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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...

The First-Time Buyer’s Guide: Buying Your First Home in Herne Hill

Buying your first home is one of life’s milestones. It can feel exciting, daunting, and sometimes overwhelming all at once. You don’t want to risk losing out on your dream home or getting left behind...

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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)...
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...

New £250 Ground Rent Cap Announced for Leasehold Properties

The government has set out wide-ranging plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales, with changes expected to affect millions of current and future homeowners. One thing that stands...

Inflation Rises for First Time in 5 Months: Will it Affect My House Move in Herne Hill?

This week brought some mixed economic news. For several months we have seen gradually falling inflation, leading to two base rate cuts since September, with hopes for more. But this week we heard that...

Gazundering: How we Protect People Selling their Homes in Herne Hill and Dulwich

Every so often, two familiar words resurface in the press – usually in opposite markets: gazumping and gazundering. Estate Agents unfortunately tend to rank low in terms of public trust and reputation...

Why “New Year’s Resolution Sellers” Are in For a Bigger Bounce Than Normal in 2026

The housing market is said to run to all sorts of cycles – from weekly cycles to 7-year cycles to 21-year cycles, and everything in between. But when it comes to its annual cycle, the early New Year...