The year has kicked off with a steady, grounded feel in Sandhurst. There’s activity, there’s movement but results aren’t falling into people’s laps. What’s working now is clarity on pricing, timing and on understanding your direct competition. It’s not about being first out of the gate; it’s about being best positioned when you do launch.

As we settle into the new year, the property market in Crowthorne is calm, steady and sensible. This is not a frenzied, post-lockdown boom anymore and that’s a good thing. It means successful moves now come down to smart pricing and good timing, not guesswork or luck.

The new year has kicked off with a calm but active feel across Caversham and Sonning. Homes are selling, buyers are making moves, and sales are happening but it is measured. No panic, no frenzy. This market is rewarding good timing, accurate pricing and a smart understanding of the local landscape.

Bicester enters 2026 with stable pricing, consistent buyer interest and a market that continues to reward realism over risk. If you’re planning a move this year, here is what’s really happening on the ground.

In this episode of The Investor’s Corner, we cut through the noise around landlord exits, rising regulation and headlines claiming buy-to-let is finished. Instead of speculation, we focus on what the UK rental market actually looks like right now, and where opportunities still exist.

Across Newbury and the surrounding villages, the market has kicked off the year in a calm and measured way. Homes are still selling, buyers are engaged and completions are ticking along but things aren’t moving at top speed. In 2026, timing, pricing and a strong grip on local competition are what make the difference.

We’re Jack and Chris, your local Avocado Property agents covering Yateley, Blackwater, Eversley, Hook and Hartley Wintney. With 25+ years’ combined experience, we offer honest advice, hands-on support, and expert local knowledge, helping families move smoothly with modern marketing and personal service.

Landlords often debate how much to spend on their rental property. Overspending eats into profits, but under-investing leads to bigger problems later — not to mention unhappy tenants. The key is to focus on improvements that add long-term value, reduce maintenance, and keep your property attractive to tenants.

When you look back at the average rents achieved in Pinner over the last five years, from 2021 through to 2025, a clear pattern emerges.

When you look back at the average rents achieved in Sandhurst over the last five years, from 2021 through to 2025, a clear pattern emerges.

When you look back at the average rents achieved in Stevenage over the last five years, from 2021 through to 2025, a clear pattern emerges.

When you look back at the average rents achieved in Blackwater over the last five years, from 2021 through to 2025, a clear pattern emerges.