01/09/2026
Your tenant has just given notice. What happens next matters.
The email comes through late in the afternoon.
Your tenant is moving out.
You look at the date and think, “That’s okay. We’ve got four weeks to find someone else.”
But those first few days can make a significant difference to what happens next.
Before simply advertising the property again, there are questions worth asking.
What is the property realistically worth in today's market?
What else is available nearby?
Is there maintenance that should be completed before the next tenancy?
Are new photos needed?
And when should we start showing prospective tenants through?
Because four weeks can disappear very quickly.
A well-managed changeover isn't just about finding the next tenant.
It's about having the property, pricing and marketing ready before the current one hands back the keys.
Sam's Insight: The best way to minimise vacancy is to start managing it before the property becomes vacant.
