The words, thoughts and musings of Wendy Peterman, owner and director of Petermans Estate Agents in Herne Hill.
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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its biggest shake-up in decades, with the Renters’ Rights Act now law and implementation beginning from 1 May 2026. As part of that, the Decent...
The way the 24-hour news cycle works, it can feel strangely separating and desensitising to watch the constant news roll from events taking place around the world. These news stories are often vivid...
A tenancy agreement is one of the most important documents in the landlord–tenant relationship. It sets out the rules, responsibilities, and expectations for both sides and helps prevent...
Last week we saw a headline that would have seemed pretty unthinkable just a few weeks ago: the UK government recorded its largest ever monthly budget surplus in January 2026, at £30.4 billion. That’s...
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...
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With Donald Trump announcing his so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs yesterday, including 10% on British imports to the USA, many sectors are mindful of coming pressure, with the threat of an...
It was the day of the Spring Statement on Wednesday, and whilst we are told that these are very much not a ‘Fiscal Event’, there was still plenty of anticipation about what might be said and where it...
There is so much going on in the world right now that it can be a challenge to decide what to write about next! Oval Office melt downs, international trade wars, continued conflict in the Middle East...
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