Happy Christmas Hockley!




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.
New research from Zoopla highlights a growing issue in the property market, with nearly half of listed homes failing to sell. Amos Estates Manager Rob Moir explains why accurate pricing from the outset is vital and how overpricing can ultimately damage a property’s chances of success.
Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.
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.