01/09/2026
Can you remortgage a buy-to-let property if it doesn’t currently have a tenant?
Potentially, yes.
Some lenders may use the expected market rent confirmed by a surveyor, rather than requiring an existing tenant and tenancy agreement.
The lender is likely to consider why the property is empty, how long it has been vacant and whether it is currently in a lettable condition.
If the property is simply between tenants and ready to be occupied, suitable remortgage options may still be available. However, if it needs substantial work or isn’t currently habitable, the choice of lenders could be more restricted.
An empty property doesn’t automatically mean it cannot be remortgaged—the circumstances need to be matched with the right lender.
Is your buy-to-let property currently empty or between tenants?
Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Some forms of buy-to-let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.