Buying your first home is exciting — but it can also feel like stepping into the unknown. At Greater London Properties, we’ve helped hundreds of first-time buyers in Dulwich, Herne Hill and beyond take that first step with confidence.

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Firstly, congratulations on taking the first step towards buying your first home! We know the process can feel a bit overwhelming at times, so we’re here to guide you through it with clear, honest advice.

At Greater London Properties, we’ve built our reputation in Central London — a fast-paced market where sellers expect exceptional service, standout presentation, and a truly hands-on approach. After more than 20 years working in that environment, we felt it was time to bring our experience home. Above is part of our standard Sales Presenter Video

Here are the four questions we’re asked most often at valuations — and what you should know before starting your journey:

Herne Hill and Dulwich have become two of South London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, and it’s easy to see why. From top-performing schools and quick transport links to an abundance of green spaces and a thriving community spirit, these areas offer a lifestyle that’s hard to match — making homes here especially attractive to buyers.

What serious buyers do differently, and how GLP can help you move smoothly

At Greater London Properties, we’re not outsiders. Our directors have lived in and around Herne Hill and Dulwich for over 20 years — raising families here, moving between postcodes, and getting to know this community inside out. We know the schools, the parks, the hidden gems — but how are we any different?

Your online valuation is a useful first step — but it’s based on past sales data and algorithms. It doesn’t take into account your property’s condition, upgrades, layout, or how it could be positioned to attract the right buyers in today’s market.

You may have seen property gurus filling up your social media feeds with tales of how they bought a number of properties without using any of their own savings, and now they have retired at the age of 32 with a portfolio worth £10m. And of course, for the princely sum of £997, you can learn how to do this too.

Overpricing your home can have detrimental consequences which can be very difficult to rectify. In this article we explore the reasons that overpricing properties happens and how to ensure that you avoid it so that you have a successful sale.

Do you have a holiday cottage or property that you use as a short-term rental investment? You might have noticed an increase of other similar properties coming on to the market in their droves and be wondering why. This article explores some of the reasons that holiday property owners are leaving the industry and how you can protect your investment moving forward.