Why Insurance Matters More Than Many Landlords Think Landlord insurance isn’t a legal requirement, but relying on standard home insurance is a risky mistake. Many landlords only discover the gap when it’s too late.

Moving home is rarely just about property. It’s about life. Growing families, new jobs, bittersweet goodbyes and exciting fresh starts. Whether you were selling, buying, letting or renting, moving with avocado in 2025 meant being looked after by people who cared - not just about the transaction but about the people behind it.

As 2025 ends, the UK property market shows caution and optimism. December saw average new seller asking prices fall 1.8% to £358,138, leaving them 0.6% below 2024. Budget uncertainty slowed activity, especially at the top end, but easing mortgage rates and rising wages point to a post-Christmas rebound and a stronger 2026.

As we hit the third week of December, the Bicester property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Bicester, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Pinner property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Pinner, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Sandhurst property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Sandhurst, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Stevenage property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Stevenage, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Blackwater property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Blackwater, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Tadley property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Tadley, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

As we hit the third week of December, the Binfield property market does slow down ready for the big day. It’s at this time of year, I like to work out the total value of every home in Binfield, and how that value has changed since 2010 (as that was the bottom of the market after the Credit Crunch).

In this blog, I’ll break down what a JBSP is, why it can be a powerful tool for Reading buyers, and how it can support the local market—including some real-world Reading scenarios. If you’re searching for “how to buy my first home in Reading”, “Reading first-time buyer options”, or “help getting a mortgage in Reading”, this guide is for you.

Are you searching for these phrases? “My home isn’t selling, and I don’t know why.” “I feel stuck in a sole agency agreement.” “How do I get things moving again with my property sale?” If yes, it means you’re in what we call the “agent gap”, when your agent’s actions no longer match your goals...