Strong communication is a landlord’s secret weapon. Clear, consistent contact helps prevent misunderstandings, builds trust, and turns small issues into easy fixes instead of major problems. Landlords who set expectations early and stay engaged enjoy smoother tenancies, fewer disputes, and longer-lasting, stress-free rental relationships.

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).

If you listened to the doom merchants, you would think first-time buyers (FTB) in Bicester had no chance at all. According to the loudest voices, buying a first home is impossible, the ladder has been pulled up, and the only people who buy their first homes today are lottery winners or those with wealthy parents.

This Avocado Property guide looks at how the Budget could affect buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in Winnersh, Twyford, and Henley-on-Thames. With varied prices, buyer profiles, and rental dynamics, it helps those investing, upsizing, letting, or renting stay informed and prepared.