For landlords

5 Most Common Reasons Tenants Vacate A Property

29 Apr 2025  1 min read
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Have you ever wondered what causes a tenant to vacate a rental property?

From April 2022 to March 2023, we surveyed 203 Glasshouse tenants to identify the top 5 reasons for leaving, and these were our findings.

1. Moved Out Of Town

32% of people surveyed stated wanting to move out of town as their reason for vacating their rental property.

2. Outgrew The Property

25% of people surveyed stated wanting to downsize or upsize as their reason for vacating their rental property.

3. Purchased Their Own Home

13.3% of people surveyed stated purchasing their own property was their reason for vacating their rental property.

4. Property Was Sold

9.35% of people surveyed stated that their rental property being sold was their reason for vacating.

5. Change In Situation

9.35% of people surveyed stated a change in their personal situation was their reason for ending their tenancy.

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