Uncategorised

On Monday 20 July 2026, Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade, taking over from Keir Starmer in a transition that played out entirely within the Labour Party. No election, no manifesto, no contest – just a coronation. A new party leader on Friday, a new Prime Minister by Monday and, […]

Tonight – and I write on the morning of Wednesday, 15 July, a day that one way or another will live in our nation’s sporting memory for decades to come – much of the country will be glued to a screen… and I’m afraid not one that is displaying the latest property listings in Herne

For time immemorial, key items on the typical British buyer’s wish list have been fairly predictable: good schools; off-street parking; a garden that catches the afternoon sun; kitchen-diner – or, in more recent years, ‘kitchen-family room’; then, much more frequently since Covid, a ‘work-from-home space’ of some description… And of course, insulation/heat retention qualities to

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, the traditional Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) has been abolished, and all tenancies are now periodic by default. For tenants, this brings greater security and flexibility – but it also raises new questions. Can your landlord still ask you to leave? How much notice do you need to give? And

Welcome to July. Officially now more than halfway through 2026! It’s been a hectic year for the UK property market in general, and the ramifications have been felt here in Herne Hill, with a distinct lack of transactions hitting the Land Registry record here so far since January 1st – only 36, across that period.

As a landlord, your rental income depends on having the right tenants in place. A good tenant pays rent on time, looks after the property, and stays for a reasonable period. The wrong tenant can mean late payments, property damage, or even legal disputes. The good news is that finding the right tenant is not

What it Means for the Housing Market in Herne Hill On the morning of Monday 22 June, 2026, Keir Starmer stood outside 10 Downing Street and announced what many of us had seen coming – though admittedly, perhaps not quite this quickly. In an at times emotional address, he confirmed to a crowd of staff,

The property market has had a difficult few months. That much isn’t in dispute. Or is it? It depends which data you look at. If I told you the UK is having its third best year of sales for the last decade, you would probably be surprised – and yet, that is what the data

The property market has had its share of turbulence in recent months – or indeed, years. I’m not sure there ever really have been halcyon days – not truly. The UK property market seems to roll from crisis to recovery and back again with almost predictable frequency. In fact, what we often experience are a