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

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Housing is at its Most Affordable Since 2015: What the Data Really Means for Herne Hill Homeowners

The headline may come as a surprise. On 26 March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its Housing Affordability in England and Wales: 2025 report, and several outlets – not least the...

How to Choose the Right Estate Agent in Herne Hill

When it comes to selling your Herne Hill home, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right estate agent. A great estate agent can easily be the difference between a smooth...

Is Spring 2026 a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Herne Hill?

It was the first day of Spring last week, Friday 20 March, 2026. And we all know that Spring is ‘the best time of year’ to sell your home? No? Actually, no, not necessarily. It is, however, often the...

The Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75% – What does it mean for Homeowners in Herne Hill?

The Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the Bank of England Base Rate at 3.75%. This was not a surprise. But before anyone rushes to write this up as an economic setback, it is worth noting...

From Property Sales to Fairy Tales: Meet Libby Elliott

Regular readers of this blog will know that my world usually revolves around property: lettings legislation and landlord tips, the Herne Hill market as a whole, and the endless fascination of what...

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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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