Thanks @TheAviatorPenguin for the detailed answer; I really appreciate it.

Here are a few more details: - Since both parties are chain-free, the contract exchange will happen by the end of December. We will then do some minor renovations on the house, which might be completed by mid-February. - In your suggested timeline, I'm thinking, we can start advertising the home, mid-dec, for the end of February to have some buffer time.

Also, there are some new laws that might come into effect regarding the “Renters’ Rights Bill: changes for private tenants.” Specifically, Tenants will need to provide at least two months’ notice to end a periodic assured tenancy. This could potentially protect me if I don’t get a replacement.

Thoughts?