The Oakley Landlord Hub
Your trusted resource for landlord compliance, market insight, and expert lettings support across Sussex.
Built to simplify regulation, protect your investment, and connect you directly to experienced property professionals from Lewes to Brighton & Hove, Shoreham and beyond.
Your Sussex Lettings Expert
The private rental sector is evolving fast - from new legislation to an ever-changing market.
The Oakley Landlord Hub helps you stay ahead with clear guidance, practical resources, and expert support from a team that understands the Sussex market inside out. Whether you manage a single home or a growing portfolio, this is your starting point for confident, compliant property management.
Landlord Compliance Made Clear
Compliance doesn’t have to be complex. Our practical guides break down the key responsibilities every landlord should understand - so you can manage your property with clarity and confidence.
EPC Requirements for Landlords
Understand your legal responsibilities around EPCs, minimum energy efficiency standards, and upcoming legislative changes. Our guide outlines what every landlord needs to know - and when.
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Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Electrical safety is a legal requirement for landlords. Our guide explains when EICRs are needed, how often they must be renewed, and what your responsibilities are.
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Gas Safety Obligations for Landlords
Stay compliant with current gas safety legislation, including annual checks, certification, and tenant communication requirements. We outline everything needed to meet your legal duties confidently.
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Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes - it protects your investment, safeguards your tenants, and gives you confidence that your portfolio meets every legal requirement. Our guides and resources are written by lettings specialists who work with landlords across Sussex every day. Have a specific compliance question? Our lettings experts will give you clear, practical answers.
Guides & Advice for Today’s Landlord
The lettings landscape is changing fast.
Our landlord guides help you stay informed and ahead of the curve. Explore our flagship resources, from major legislative shifts to practical steps that protect your investment and grow your portfolio.
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What every first-time buyer should know
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Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant shift in the private rental sector in decades.
Our live resource provides clear, practical updates for landlords - outlining what’s changing, when, and how it may affect your portfolio.
International and Overseas Landlords
Letting and managing a UK property from abroad, whether you are based internationally or a UK landlord living overseas, comes with additional legal and compliance requirements. With the right support, it can be straightforward. We work with landlords across the globe to manage their properties efficiently, providing clear guidance on the UK lettings process and ensuring everything is handled correctly on your behalf.
Thinking of Changing Your Lettings Agent?
Many Sussex landlords have already upgraded to Oakley’s proactive management and compliance-first service. Our approach combines expert guidance with personal support, making the switch simple and seamless.
Meet Your Dedicated Property Manager
Behind every Oakley landlord is a dedicated property manager who understands their portfolio and priorities. Supported by our in-house compliance team and ARLA-qualified leadership, they provide proactive support, fast communication, and practical guidance at every stage. With offices in Brighton, Lewes, and Shoreham, our teams bring hyper-local insight and decades of experience to your lettings journey.
Alistair Lennox
Lettings Accounts Manager
Cat Santos Moreira
Residential Lettings Administrator
Coco Gaglione
Property Manager
Amy Howourth
Assistant Lettings Manager
Expert Support, Tailored to Your Portfolio
For more than 30 years, Oakley has supported landlords across Sussex with a strategic, people-first approach to property management.
With offices in Brighton, Lewes, and Shoreham, our teams combine local insight with professional expertise to deliver lasting results.
Every landlord benefits from the oversight of our dedicated compliance manager, Robyn Johnston, ensuring properties remain fully aligned with legislation. And through the Landlord Resource Hub, you have direct access to up-to-date legal guidance, market intelligence, and practical support.
Whether you’re focused on protecting your assets or growing your portfolio, Oakley delivers clarity, consistency, and confidence at every stage of the lettings journey.
Landlord FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions from landlords below. If you’d like tailored advice or a valuation, our team is here to help.
Do I need to keep up to date with new landlord legislation?
Yes. Legislation for landlords is evolving rapidly, and staying informed is essential to avoid penalties and protect your investment. The Oakley Landlord Hub gives you practical, reliable updates on EPCs, deposit protection, EICRs, gas safety and more, giving you everything you need to stay compliant without the confusion.
How can Oakley help me stay compliant as a landlord?
We guide landlords through every legal requirement, from EPC standards to deposit protection and safety checks. With a dedicated compliance manager and an ARLA-qualified leadership team, Oakley ensures your portfolio stays fully aligned with current legislation.
When will the Renters’ Rights Act come into force?
The first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026 in England. From that date, most existing assured shorthold tenancies will automatically become assured periodic tenancies, and new tenancy rules will apply. Our resource explains what is changing and what landlords should be doing now to prepare.
Can Oakley help with lettings outside Brighton, Lewes and Shoreham?
Yes. While our offices are based in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, and Shoreham, Oakley supports landlords right across Sussex. We work with landlords in locations including Worthing, Peacehaven, Seaford, Newhaven, Burgess Hill and many surrounding villages. Our team combines local insight with compliance expertise to ensure your property is managed seamlessly, wherever it’s located.
Can Oakley help with letting listed or heritage properties?
Yes. Our portfolio includes a range of listed and heritage properties, from Regency seafront buildings in Brighton & Hove to period cottages in Kingston and other East Sussex villages. We understand the additional compliance and maintenance requirements that come with historic properties and work with trusted contractors to ensure every letting meets legal and conservation standards.
Partner with Oakley for a Smarter Property Strategy
Whether you own a single property or a growing portfolio, Oakley gives landlords the clarity, compliance confidence, and expert guidance needed to thrive in a changing market. Our experienced team combines local insight with strategic lettings expertise to help you protect and grow your investment with confidence.