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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)...

Half Terms and House Prices: A Herne Hill Market Update

It’s the February half-term holiday, 2026 – so that means busy. You just know that Discovery Planet at Surrey Quays will be enjoying packed crowds of (very) excited children, the holiday club at the...

A Guide to the Conveyancing Process when Buying a Herne Hill Home

Buying a home is always one of life’s big milestones – whether it’s your first or your fifteenth! But it comes with a raft of paperwork and legal checks before the keys are finally yours. The process...

Stamp Duty Reform Back in the Spotlight

Stamp duty may become an issue thrust back into the heart of the housing debate, with fresh promises to scrap it raising questions for buyers, sellers and, not least, estate agents. This week...

The Two-Tier Reality for First-Time Buyers

Deposit amounts rather than property prices are shaping the housing market for first-time buyers in Herne Hill. When we talk about the housing market, most of the noise focuses on property prices...