Tenancies
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Regulated Tenancies and the Rent Act 1977: A Due Diligence Guide for Property Investors
Regulated tenancies are among the most distinctive lots an investor will encounter in the UK market. Created under the Rent Act 1977 and largely closed to new tenancies since 15 January 1989, they combine long-term security of tenure for the tenant with a below-market registered rent for the landlord - a combination that explains why they routinely sell at meaningful discounts to vacant possession value.
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What Is Vacant Possession? A Guide for UK Property Investors
The concept of vacant possession is one of the most practically important in UK property transactions, and yet it is one of the most frequently misunderstood. For investors, the difference between acquiring a property with vacant possession and acquiring it subject to an existing occupancy can be the difference between a straightforward acquisition and one that is legally or commercially compromised. This guide explains what vacant possession means, when it applies, and how to assess the vacant possession position before exchange.
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Buying a Tenanted Property: What Investors Must Check Before Committing
Acquiring a property with sitting tenants is a common feature of the UK investment market. Tenanted acquisitions can offer immediate rental income from day one, reduced void periods and - in some cases - a price that reflects the discount a buyer-owner market would apply to occupied stock. But they also require a thorough assessment of the occupation position before exchange.