Expert Help to Navigate the Lettings Market
February 2026
Are you a landlord struggling to come to terms with the biggest overhaul in the private rental sector for more than 30 years which comes into force this May?
Fortunately, Tricia Donovan, experienced Lettings Manager at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Sherborne office is here to help, (pictured with Richard Stubbert, Residential Sales Manager).
She is a member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) – the professional body committed to driving up standards across the industry. She has many decades experience in the sector and enjoys nothing more than helping landlords with their property portfolio from a single investment to a string of homes.
Pop into the office at 3 Cheap Street, Sherborne, where Tricia will be happy to help with managing your property interests.
Tricia has been based in Dorset and South Somerset for the past five years where she has been responsible for ensuring smooth lettings across Yeovil, Sherborne and the surrounding villages.
She relocated to Somerset in 2008 and has a solid background in the property industry initially working in property development before concentrating on lettings.
As a member of ARLA – Tricia keeps up-to-date with all the rules and regulations facing the sector.
She can offer comprehensive advice on the key changes taking place with the Renters’ Rights Act.
From May 1, 2026 these include:
• Abolition of Section 21
• End of Fixed-Term Tenancies
• Rent Increases
• Ban on Rental Bidding
• Rental Restrictions
• Pets
• Rent in Advance
If this all sounds a bit daunting it does not need to be. Contact Lettings Manager, Tricia Donavan at the Sherborne office at 3 Cheap Street, Sherborne, on 01935 411111, 07736807852 or email [email protected], who will tailor help to your particular needs and situation.
If you are looking for an agent to take over the management of your property or property portfolio, find out more about our landlord services as now is the time to be talking about future plans and how to navigate your way through this new world with our experienced and knowledgeable team.