1st Hockley Scouts use our community stand


To support Mental Health Awareness Week, Colin MacLean from Amos Estates has transformed a bench at Thundersley Common into a quiet place for reflection and encouragement. Featuring the message “Sit Here, Breathe, Reset,” the initiative highlights the importance of wellbeing, kindness and taking time to pause in nature.
The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.
The Government’s latest housing proposals could bring long-awaited change for homeowners and leaseholders across the UK. From leasehold reform to faster cladding remediation, the measures announced in the King’s Speech aim to improve transparency, safety and fairness while restoring confidence throughout the property market.
Artificial intelligence is starting to shape the way people sell, buy, rent and let homes. Used well, it can make the moving process smarter, faster and more connected.