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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)...

Help to Buy Is Back… Sort Of. But Should You Use It?

The last government’s Help to Buy scheme ended in 2023 – a scheme that allowed buyers (by the end, first-time buyers only) to purchase property with smaller 5% deposits topped up by a...

UK Government Announces Plans to Reform the Home-Buying Process

The government is looking at ways to reform the way that properties are bought and sold. The objectives are to shorten timelines, reduce costs, and lower the risk of transactions collapsing. Overall...

Why Families Are Choosing Herne Hill: Schools, Green Space & Great Transport Links

There really is a lot to be said for family life in Herne Hill. For those looking to balance space, value, and convenience, Herne Hill continues to stand out as one of South London’s most appealing...

Young Adults in Herne Hill and the Struggle to ‘Get on the Ladder’

If you’re a twenty-something hopeful Herne Hill homeowner, but you find yourself still living in your childhood bedroom, struggling to save the deposit you need to fly the nest for a home of your own...