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May 2026: A Herne Hill Property Market Update

There is a gap opening up between what you might read in the feed or see on the evening news, and what is actually happening at ground level in the property market here in Herne Hill. It’s something I...

I Love Herne Hill… so it was Rubber Gloves Time this Monday

On Monday morning, I did something that needed doing. I pulled on a pair of rubber gloves, grabbed some black bin bags, and headed out onto the street outside our Herne Hill shop There was litter...

HMO vs Single Let: Which Is Right for You?

When investing in a rental property in Herne Hill, one decision landlords might make is whether to let a property as a single let or operate it as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

The Property Market is Holding Up, says Forbes. Here in Herne Hill, we are starting to feel it

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rising mortgage rates, the UK property market is holding its nerve, and two reports published by Forbes this month help explain why. Here’s what the latest...

The Mortgage Market Has Hit a New Record – But Not a Good One…

TL;DR: Mortgage product availability has hit a two‑year low, fixed rates are rising at their fastest pace in years, and the average deal is now being pulled off the shelf in just eight days. But...

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There is a gap opening up between what you might read in the feed or see on the evening news, and what is actually happening at ground level in the property market here in Herne Hill. It’s something I...
On Monday morning, I did something that needed doing. I pulled on a pair of rubber gloves, grabbed some black bin bags, and headed out onto the street outside our Herne Hill shop There was litter...
When investing in a rental property in Herne Hill, one decision landlords might make is whether to let a property as a single let or operate it as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Rightmove Declares Rise in Asking Prices in September 2025

But what are we seeing in the Herne Hill Property Market? It feels like autumn is arriving with a splash – quite literally! We definitely have a change in the weather. But with it, despite both the...

How Confusing is Stamp Duty, Really? What it Means for Herne Hill Homeowners and Landlords

A Wild Week at Westminster Headlines this week were dominated by Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who admitted she had underpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on an £800,000...

Does the Property Market Really Pick Up in September? And what should you do now if you are thinking of selling in Herne Hill?

Estate Agents often say that the housing market quietens down over the summer holiday period but really wakes up in September – but is it true? What do the numbers say? As the end of the school break...

Landlords Face National Insurance on Rental Income

Hitting the headlines this week is news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may be considering a radical new approach to raising government revenue: extending National Insurance (NI) to cover rental income...