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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)...

Negative National Headlines but Cautious Optimism for the SE24 Property Market

The longest day of the year has come and gone, the heat dome has landed, and the tarmac has been so molten that the potholes have started to fill themselves Yes, Summer 2025 has definitely arrived –...

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What It Means for Landlords, Tenants, and the SE24 Property Market

The day is drawing closer. The Renters’ Rights Bill seems to be rapidly progressing through Parliament, with the House of Lords completing its ‘Committee Stage’ on 15 May, and the Report Stage...

Are House Prices in Herne Hill Falling? National headlines say prices are dropping – but is that true here at home?

There has been a bit of noise made these past few days about house prices dropping, with news outlets everywhere from The Guardian to the Financial Times picking up on figures from a new report...

Bridging the Gaps: Why Reeves’ Spending Review is a Moment for Optimism

By Ben Moser, Managing Director, Petermans Housing Initiative Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review was announced in the House of Commons on Wednesday – and actually, for my part, as Managing Director of...