Selling with tenants
Sell your London rental property with the tenants in place
A tenanted property can sell to an investor as a going concern, or be sold vacant once the tenancy ends. Each route has a different buyer pool, price and timetable. We set both out for your property and keep your tenant on side throughout.
- Investor sale or vacant sale compared
- Tenant-friendly viewings
- One advisor to completion
Selling with tenants
Get my sale options
Two quick steps. It takes about a minute.
Sole-mandate, single-side
No dual-agency on any transaction. Conflicts disclosed in writing.
Discretion by default
Off-market sourcing, alias representation, NDA-ready.
Audit-ready paper trail
Mandate, briefs, memos and closing dossier — written, signed, archived.
Outcomes
How we handle a tenanted sale
Both routes priced
We value the property as an investment with the tenancy and as a vacant home, so you can see the difference before choosing.
Investor buyers
We introduce the property to buy-to-let investors who want an income from day one.
Respect for the tenant
Viewings are arranged with proper notice and at times that suit them, which keeps them cooperative.
Clean paperwork
Tenancy agreement, deposit protection and safety records gathered early, because the buyer’s solicitor will ask.
See your options for selling with tenants
How it works
4 steps, one adviser
- 1
Review the tenancy
We look at the agreement, rent and end date to see which routes are open to you.
- 2
Value both ways
An investment value and a vacant value, with the evidence behind each.
- 3
Market to the right buyers
Investors, owner-occupiers or both, depending on the route you choose.
- 4
Progress to completion
Negotiation and legal progression managed, with the tenancy handover coordinated.
Market evidence
The London market, from the registry
£560,000
Median sale price
Aug 2025 to Aug 2026
36,006
Registered sales in 12 months
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
-3.4%
Median price change
vs the previous 12 months
Registry data for London as a whole. See sold prices by area.
Why Belgrave
How we compare
| Aspect | Belgrave Estates | Typical high-street approach |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | One named senior advisor from first call to completion | Handed between valuer, negotiator and progression team |
| Conflicts of interest | Single-side representation; conflicts disclosed in writing | Often acts for both sides of the same deal |
| Fees | Fee model disclosed in writing before you sign anything | Headline rate, extras discovered later |
| Discretion | Off-market and NDA-ready campaigns available | Portal-first by default |
| Paper trail | Mandate, briefs and closing dossier written and archived | Calls and emails, little written record |
How our fees work
Fees disclosed in writing before the mandate starts. Our conduct and fees.
After you enquire
What happens next
- 01
A senior adviser reads it
Your request goes to a senior adviser on the right desk, not a call centre or an automated sequence.
- 02
A personal reply within one working day
By phone, WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer. Tell us a good time and we will keep to it.
- 03
A clear plan, no obligation
You get our view and the next steps in plain terms. Whether to go ahead is entirely your decision.
FAQ
Selling with tenants: your questions answered
Can’t find what you’re looking for?Talk to our team.
Can I sell a house in London with tenants living in it?
Yes. You can sell to an investor with the tenancy continuing, or plan the sale around the tenancy ending. Which is better depends on the property and your timing.
Do tenanted properties sell for less?
Sometimes, because the buyer pool is mainly investors. Sometimes not, if the rent is strong. We value both ways so you can compare on evidence.
Can I ask my tenants to leave so I can sell?
Only by following the correct legal process for the type of tenancy, and the rules on notice have been changing. Take advice from your solicitor before serving any notice; we plan the sale around their advice.
Do tenants have to allow viewings?
Access depends on the tenancy agreement and must be on reasonable notice. In practice a considerate approach gets far better cooperation, which is how we work.
What happens to the deposit when the property is sold?
If the tenancy continues, responsibility for the deposit passes to the new landlord. Your solicitor handles the transfer as part of completion.
Can you find an investor buyer before I list publicly?
Yes. A discreet preview to investor buyers is often a good first step and avoids unsettling the tenant with public marketing.
What does it cost?
A success-only fee on completion, scaled to the sale price and disclosed in writing before you instruct us.
Still deciding? Ask a senior adviser directly.
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See your options for selling with tenants
An investor value and a vacant value, side by side, from a senior advisor. Free and with no obligation.
- No obligation, ever
- A personal reply within one working day
- One named senior partner throughout
Private and discreet. Your details are never sold, shared or added to a marketing list.