October lettings review: four lets agreed and no new notices

October has been one of our busiest lettings months of the year. Four homes were let agreed across two of our buildings, and no tenants served notice to leave. Once the new tenants move in, 45 of our 51 homes will be let or let agreed, which is 88% of the portfolio.

October at a glance

• 4 lets agreed

• 0 new notices to vacate

• 45 of 51 homes let or let agreed (88%)

• 6 homes still available

• 93%+ average occupancy, January to September 2026

What we let this month

At 158 High Street, Flat 2 and Flat 5 were both let agreed. Flat 2 was on the market for just four days in October before an offer was accepted.

At Heron House, Flat 18 and Flat 31 were let agreed. Flat 31 is a pre-let: the new tenancy was agreed before the current tenant moves out in mid-November, so the flat should go straight from one tenant to the next with no empty period.

Building	Flat	Status	Note
158 High Street	Flat 2	Let's agreed	Offer accepted after 4 days on the market
158 High Street	Flat 5	Let agreed	-
Heron House	Flat 18	Let agreed	-
Heron House	Flat 31	Let agreed (pre-let)	No empty period after mid-November move-out

No new notices

No tenants gave notice this month. Steady tenancies mean fewer empty weeks, lower turnaround costs and settled buildings, so a month with zero notices matters as much as the lets themselves.

How the year is looking

Occupancy averaged above 93% from January to September 2026, peaking at 96% in March. September and early October dipped as several Heron House tenancies came to an end together. This month's lets are the start of filling those homes again.

What's next?

Six homes are still available, across Heron House, 158 High Street and Queens Road. Our focus for November is to let these before the end of the year and to welcome our new tenants smoothly.

If you're looking for a home, or you're a landlord wanting to know how we manage our properties, contact our lettings team.