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Is Brockley a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Brockley? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE4 — from house prices and the Overground to Telegraph Hill, schools, and why buyers keep coming back.

15 March 20268 min read

Is Herne Hill a Good Place to Live?

Considering a move to Herne Hill? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE24 — from house prices and Brockwell Park to the weekend market, schools, and who it suits.

15 March 20269 min read

Is Dulwich Village a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Dulwich Village? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE21 — from house prices and the famous schools to the park, the tollgate, and who it really suits.

15 March 20269 min read

Is Nunhead a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Nunhead? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE15 — from house prices and the Victorian cemetery to the community pubs, green space, and why buyers are waking up to it.

15 March 20268 min read

Is Sydenham a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Sydenham? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE26 — from house prices and the Overground to the parks, schools, and why more buyers are looking south.

15 March 20269 min read

Is Honor Oak a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Honor Oak? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE23 — from house prices and the Overground to Blythe Hill Fields, the high street, and who it suits.

15 March 20268 min read

Is Peckham a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Peckham? Here’s an honest guide to what life there is actually like — from house prices and transport to food, culture, and who it suits.

15 March 202610 min read

Is Forest Hill a Good Place to Live?

Considering a move to Forest Hill? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE23 — from house prices and the Overground to green space, schools, and why it keeps attracting first-time buyers.

15 March 20269 min read

Is Crystal Palace a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to Crystal Palace? Here’s an honest guide to life in SE19 — from house prices and the Triangle to schools, green space, and why it keeps punching above its weight.

15 March 20269 min read

Is East Dulwich a Good Place to Live?

Thinking about moving to East Dulwich? Here’s an honest guide to what it’s actually like to live there — from house prices and transport to schools, food, and who it suits.

15 March 202610 min read

What the Renters’ Rights Act Means for You

The Renters’ Rights Act kicks in on 1 May 2026. Here’s what actually changes for renters — no-fault evictions, rent caps, deposit limits — and what the fine print really says.

9 March 20268 min read

What to Actually Check Before Signing a Rental Agreement

Most renters spend 20 minutes viewing a flat and zero minutes researching the area. Here’s what to actually check — beyond damp and boiler pressure.

9 March 20269 min read

Should I Move Out of London?

The rent-vs-mortgage maths, the FOMO, the friend situation. An honest look at the big decision for people in their late 20s.

8 March 20268 min read

Best Value Areas to Live in London

Abbey Wood, Barking, Tottenham, Forest Gate — where your money actually goes further, and what each area is really like.

7 March 20269 min read

What to Actually Check Before Buying a House

Not ‘get a mortgage’. The stuff people actually miss — flood risk, water pressure, phone signal, and the neighbours.

6 March 20267 min read

Property Report vs RICS Survey: What’s the Difference?

One checks the data. One checks the building. You probably need both, but at different times.

5 March 20265 min read

How to Research an Area Before You Move

Crime data, flood risk, broadband speeds, school ratings — the stuff you can’t tell from a 15-minute viewing.

4 March 20267 min read

How to Not Fall Out With Your Housemates When Renting

The washing up, the thermostat, the mysterious disappearing milk. A survival guide for shared living in the UK.

3 March 20267 min read

How to Be a Good Housemate

Do your washing up. Replace the milk. Don’t blend smoothies at midnight. A surprisingly necessary guide.

3 March 20266 min read

Fun Things and Not So Fun Things About House Searching

Exploring new coffee shops vs estate agents describing black mould as ‘shabby chic’. An honest take on the house hunt.

2 March 20266 min read

What I Learnt Viewing 50+ Properties (So You Don’t Have To)

10 hard-won lessons from the house hunt. Honest, occasionally unhinged advice on what to look for, what to question, and what most buyers miss.

1 March 202612 min read

Why We Built Viven

Two siblings, two property nightmares, one solution. The real story behind Viven.

20 February 20265 min read

12 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying My First Home

From AIP surprises to exchange day terror — the honest, slightly unhinged lessons no one tells you about buying in England.

17 February 20268 min read

Why Your Estate Agent Isn’t on Your Side

Commission structures, dual agency, and pressure tactics — and 5 ways to protect yourself.

14 February 20266 min read