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Landlord Exit
Leaving the rental market? Compare the exits first.
Since the Renters' Rights Act changes of 1 May 2026, many landlords are reviewing what they own. Some sell with tenants in place, some sell vacant and some keep the property and hand over the day to day.
What Changed
The rules that shape the exit.
In England, from 1 May 2026:
- Section 21 notices can no longer be served and fixed terms became periodic tenancies
- Selling with vacant possession now needs a possession ground: the selling ground needs 4 months' notice
- The selling ground cannot be used in the first 12 months of a new tenancy
- Rent can rise once a year, with at least 2 months' notice
Your Routes
The exits, compared.
Each property can take a different route. Most landlords with more than one use two or three.
| Route | What happens | Price and speed | Where we fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sell with tenants in place | Introductions to investors on our list, tenants stay | Below open market value, without waiting for possession | No fee to you; the buyer pays our fee |
| Sell vacant | Possession first, then an estate agent markets it | Usually the best price, after notice and marketing | An agent handles this |
| Keep it, we manage it | Once vacant, run as serviced accommodation | You keep the asset; income depends on bookings | Full management from 20% of booking revenue |
| Let it to us | Once vacant, a company let agreement with us as lessee | A fixed monthly sum, occupied or not | One agreement, one monthly payment |
| Auction | A fixed date and a binding sale on the day | Speed and certainty, with fees and a reserve-price risk | An auction house handles this |
Tenanted property suits the first route as it is. Management and a company let both need vacant possession.
Read This First
What we are and what we are not.
We do not buy your house. Maine Property Solutions is not the buyer and makes no offers of its own. We introduce properties to investors on our list and any offer comes from them.
You pay us nothing. Not now, not on completion. We are paid by the buyer we introduce you to. That amount is agreed in writing and we tell you what it is before you commit to anything.
Investors buy below open market value. They trade a lower price for speed and certainty, so an offer will be lower than a full open-market sale through an estate agent would be expected to achieve.
If price matters most, use an estate agent. An open-market sale is expected to achieve more. Take independent legal advice before agreeing to anything: a solicitor acting for you, not for a buyer.
Tell Us About It
Tell us about the property.
Where it is, whether it is tenanted and what you would like to happen. Property by property, we come back to you about the routes that fit.
- Tenanted or vacant
- One property or a portfolio
- A call at the time you choose
Prefer to talk? 02477 450677 or WhatsApp us — Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 10–2.
Free Guide
A landlord's exit options
Every route out of a rental property, or out of the day to day, compared on price, speed and effort.
Free Guide
The Renters' Rights Act for landlords
What changed for landlords on 1 May 2026, what comes later and the options landlords are weighing.
Other Situations
Not quite your situation?
Each page sets out the routes for one situation. The guides go into more depth.
Your Questions
Landlord exits, answered.
Can I sell a rental property with tenants in place?
Yes. A tenanted property can be sold as it is to an investor who wants it let. Investors on our list buy below open market value in exchange for speed and certainty.
How much notice do I need to sell with vacant possession?
In England, since 1 May 2026, the selling ground needs 4 months' notice and cannot be used in the first 12 months of a new tenancy. Take advice before serving any notice.
Can I keep the property and stop dealing with it day to day?
Yes, once it is vacant. Full management from 20% of booking revenue or a company let agreement with us as lessee both take the day to day off you.
Do you charge landlords to sell?
No. The buyer pays our fee and you will know the amount before you agree to anything.