Unauthorized occupancy in property

Sell with occupants. We don't need vacant possession.

You've got squatters or unauthorised occupants. The legal process to remove them is slow and costs £3,000-8,000 in legal fees. We have buyers who take the problem on — they buy the property with occupants, deal with the legal side themselves, and either re-let or sell on.

5 specialist squatter buyers. Average time to offer: 7 days.
⏱ Match in 7 days · Complete in 6-10 weeks

How it works for your situation

  1. You tell us the occupancy status (how many, how long, any legal action in progress).
  2. We match to buyers experienced with squatter/trespasser situations.
  3. Completion in 6-10 weeks. The buyer takes responsibility for occupants on completion.

What we'll need from you

  • The full address
  • How many occupants and how long they've been there
  • Whether you've started possession proceedings

What we sidestep (and the standard alternatives)

  • A 6-12 month legal battle to get vacant possession (you still own it during)
  • An estate agent who won't list with occupants present
  • A mortgage buyer who'll fall through when their survey flags the occupant risk

Questions people in your situation ask

Will the buyer reduce the price for the occupant issue?

Yes, but less than you'd expect. Squatter buyers have a model for this — typically 10-20% discount depending on the situation.

Do I need to get the occupants out before completion?

No. That's the buyer's problem now. You sell with occupants and walk away.

What about my insurance?

Disclose it. The buyer's solicitor will require the policy details and any claims history. We can refer you to a specialist insurance adviser if needed.

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PARTIES: This Agreement is between the Seller ("you") and Rapideal Marketplace Ltd ("Rapideal").

1. RAPIDEAL'S ROLE: Rapideal operates a transaction platform for complex property sales. We introduce buyers to sellers. We are not your solicitor, conveyancer, financial adviser, or valuer. We do not guarantee a transaction will complete.

2. YOUR PRICE: The asking price is set by you. Rapideal provides an indicative valuation estimate, but the asking price is yours to determine. You are not obligated to accept any offer.

3. SELLER FEES — NO SUCCESS FEE: Listing your property on Rapideal is free. There is no success fee, no introduction fee, and no charge deducted from your sale proceeds. Sellers receive the full agreed price.

4. PREMIUM UPGRADE (OPTIONAL): You may upgrade to the Premium tier (£149 + VAT one-time) for priority placement, professional photography, conveyancing referral, valuation referral, a live deal dashboard, and price-drop protection alerts. This is optional — the free tier gives you full access to the buyer network.

5. PRICE-DROP PROTECTION: If any buyer's offer falls more than 5% from their initial expression of interest to their instruction-stage offer, this is flagged in your deal dashboard. You are under no obligation to accept a reduced offer.

6. FREE EXIT GUARANTEE: You may withdraw your submission at any time before exchange of contracts — for any reason, with no charge, no penalty, and no obligation.

7. EXCLUSIVITY — 12 MONTHS: For 12 months from submission, Rapideal is your exclusive introduction agent via the Platform. If you complete a sale with a buyer first introduced by Rapideal during this period, no success fee applies — but the introductory relationship is acknowledged.

8. SOLICITOR: You will instruct your own independent solicitor to handle the sale. Rapideal may share your details with specialist partners relevant to your situation (e.g. conveyancers, surveyors).

9. ACCURACY: You confirm all information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and you have the legal authority to sell the Property.

10. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Your indicative asking price: £To be set by you — you may change this at any time before accepting an offer.   ·   No success fee. No deduction from proceeds. Free exit guaranteed.

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