Camberwell Gets Hundreds of Homes as Section 21 Evictions End 2026

The Renters’ Reform Act will scrap Section 21 no-fault evictions across England in 2026, requiring Camberwell landlords to use Section 8 notices instead and register on a new online portal. This national change directly affects private rental agreements in the area.

Local housing projects advance

Two regeneration schemes in Camberwell are moving forward under existing planning processes. The Geoffrey Close Estate proposal seeks to deliver 441 new homes including affordable units, with the application under consideration by Lambeth Council since January 22, 2026. Separately, Southwark Council has granted permission for 24 social rent homes at Seavington House on the Champion Hill Estate. These permissions form part of a borough plan for over 11,000 new council homes.

These developments sit alongside the eviction rule changes and will shape the local housing stock available to residents. Landlords must prepare for the portal registration and the new notice requirements once the Act takes effect, while the estate schemes remain subject to final council decisions.

Impact on daily housing access

For Camberwell households in private rentals, the end of Section 21 means any eviction must now cite specific grounds under Section 8. Residents seeking new tenancies will encounter landlords operating under the updated rules. The approved and proposed homes on the two estates represent additional supply that could become available once planning stages conclude.

Planning outcomes for the Geoffrey Close scheme and any further steps on the Champion Hill permissions will determine the timing of new units. The Renters’ Reform Act timeline remains set for 2026 implementation, with landlords expected to follow the revised procedures from that point.