vacant possession

noun

British
—used to describe a situation in which property (such as a house) is vacant when it is sold so that the new owner can move in immediately
property sold with vacant possession

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The property is being offered with vacant possession, allowing for flexibility in how the space is used—whether as a combined home and business, or as a longer-term investment. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025 That’s true even when the owner should be able to achieve quick vacant possession as of right. — Joshua Stein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Vacant possession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacant%20possession. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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