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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)...

993 Herne Hill Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in Last 5 Years

If you’ve ever considered selling your Herne Hill home, you may have felt the temptation to list it at a higher price, hoping for a bigger payday. After all, who wouldn’t want to maximise the return...

The Resurgence of the Dulwich Terraced House: Or Has it Ever Been Out of Fashion?

The terraced house, once considered a relic of the past, is making a notable comeback. But one might wonder—did it ever truly go out of fashion? The simple, unassuming two-up two-down, a hallmark of...

A Tale of Two Herne Hill Property Markets and the Need for Realistic Pricing

The Herne Hill property market has undergone significant changes over the past few years, as depicted in the two graphs provided. These visualisations capture the trends in the number of properties...

Renters’ Rights Act Update: What Herne Hill and Dulwich Landlords Need to Know

On Wednesday, Parliament had the first reading of the Renters’ Right Act, and I want to take a moment to reassure landlords that there’s really nothing ground breaking in these proposals that should...