Berkhamsted has always been a bit of an outlier. While the national property market might be having a wobble or feeling the squeeze of interest rate shifts, our little corner of the Chilterns tends to march to its own beat. It’s that combination of the Grand Union Canal, the historic ruins, and the fact that you can get into London Euston before you’ve finished your morning podcast. But as we move through 2026, the market here has become more nuanced than ever. Whether you’re eyeing a move to the coast or just downsizing locally, the decision to sell your home with Berkhamsted estate agents who actually live and breathe the HP4 postcode is more about strategy than just putting a board in the ground. It’s about knowing which side of the valley buyers are currently clamouring for and understanding that a “five-minute walk to the station” means something very different … Read the rest