What does “vacant possession” really mean?
A vendor is required to sell a property with vacant possession unless the particulars of the tenancy are included in the agreement for sale and purchase. Vacant possession includes: Giving title to the property free from any tenancy or right of occupation; and Giving physical vacant possession. Except in the case of a fixed term tenancy, where a vendor agrees to sell a tenanted property with vacant possession, the vendor is legally required to give the tenant at least 42 days