It’s been a few weeks (maybe longer), and the buzz has faded. Viewings are few and far between. Updates are sparse. And your agent’s enthusiasm? Nowhere to be seen.

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has finally arrived after months of rumour, leaked ideas and speculation. Many households in Stevenage had braced themselves for a sweeping new annual tax on homes above £500,000.

This guide focuses on Central Reading, South Reading, and Calcot, three areas with strong commuter links, vibrant rental demand, and a wide range of property values. Whether you're a first-time buyer eyeing a flat or a landlord managing multiple properties in Calcot, this localised guide breaks down how the Budget might shape your next move.

If you listened to the doom merchants, you would think first-time buyers (FTB) in Binfield 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.