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150 Tenants Evicted as BMR Converts Affordable Bermondsey Estate

6/15/2026

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Around 150 tenants at St James’ Place estate received Section 21 eviction notices and must leave Bermondsey estate by the end of June 2026.
BMR Group bought the estate in October 2025 and is converting it into larger houses-in-multiple-occupation.
Residents say rent hikes of up to £900 a month preceded the notices, fearing loss of affordable homes.
Southwark Council’s community-safety executive David Watson said officials are investigating and providing advice, noting limited powers.

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Around 150 tenants at St James’ Place estate received Section 21 eviction notices and must leave Bermondsey estate by the end of June 2026.
BMR Group bought the estate in October 2025 and is converting it into larger houses-in-multiple-occupation.
Residents say rent hikes of up to £900 a month preceded the notices, fearing loss of affordable homes.
Southwark Council’s community-safety executive David Watson said officials are investigating and providing advice, noting limited powers.