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Could New Planning Rules Change the Herne Hill Skyline?

If you live in Herne Hill – well, anywhere in London, really – and hear the Government announce it wants to make it easier for property developers to build thousands of new homes around railway...

The Renters’ Rights Act: Everyone’s a Lawyer

I’ve sat through plenty of change in this industry over the last four decades, but nothing has landed on the lettings industry quite like the combination of the Renters’ Rights Act on one...

A ‘Self-Inflicted’ Housing Crisis – But There Is More Than One Solution

The Institute of Economic Affairs released a report last week that told us something that we, in the industry, already know: Britain’s housing crisis is “entirely self-inflicted.”...

How Much Should I Negotiate Off the Price When I Buy a Property?

One of the most common questions people think about when they are looking to buy a property in England is: “How much should I try to knock off the asking price?” Should they try for 5% off, 10%, or...

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...

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If you live in Herne Hill – well, anywhere in London, really – and hear the Government announce it wants to make it easier for property developers to build thousands of new homes around railway...
I’ve sat through plenty of change in this industry over the last four decades, but nothing has landed on the lettings industry quite like the combination of the Renters’ Rights Act on one...
The Institute of Economic Affairs released a report last week that told us something that we, in the industry, already know: Britain’s housing crisis is “entirely self-inflicted.”...

“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 –...