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 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).

You might be closer to the end… or further from freedom than you realised.

North Swindon and surrounding villages like Purton are heading into 2026 with a steady hand. Pricing is stable, demand is consistent and improving affordability is starting to bring cautious buyers back into the market. For sellers, this quarter offers a realistic, opportunity-filled window to act.