The words, thoughts and musings of Wendy Peterman, owner and director of Petermans Estate Agents in Herne Hill.

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The Feel-Good Factor: the Local Herne Hill Market is Feeling Summer Vibes

Is it just me, or has there been a change in mood across Herne Hill recently? Weeks of sunshine have had people out and about, even if the heat’s had most of us running for a bit of shade. We...

“What? Another one?!” – what a new Prime Minister means for Herne Hill homeowners

On Monday 20 July 2026, Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, taking over from Keir Starmer in a transition that played out entirely within the Labour Party. No...

How to Speed Up the Selling Process

Selling your home is often one of life’s most exciting chapters – but there is no denying it can also be one of the most frustrating. You thought the marketing and negotiating process was stressful?...

Football’s Coming Home! Could it boost the Housing Market?

Tonight – and I write on the morning of Wednesday, 15 July, a day that one way or another will live in our nation’s sporting memory for decades to come – much of the country will be glued to a screen...

What’s Cool for the Housing Market in 2026?

For time immemorial, key items on the typical British buyer’s wish list have been fairly predictable: good schools; off-street parking; a garden that catches the afternoon sun; kitchen-diner –...

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Trump’s Tariffs: What Do They Mean for the Herne Hill Property Market?

With Donald Trump announcing his so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs yesterday, including 10% on British imports to the USA, many sectors are mindful of coming pressure, with the threat of an...

The Spring Statement and what it means for your Herne Hill Property

It was the day of the Spring Statement on Wednesday, and whilst we are told that these are very much not a ‘Fiscal Event’, there was still plenty of anticipation about what might be said and where it...

Leasehold Reform: What It Means for the Herne Hill Property Market

There is so much going on in the world right now that it can be a challenge to decide what to write about next! Oval Office melt downs, international trade wars, continued conflict in the Middle East...

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