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0 Bedroom Commercial Property, Reading £425,000.00

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMT

Great opportunity to own this large commercial property located on Oxford Road measuring 4250 sq ft. The property is ideal for a mixture of uses including residential subject to planning consent.

2 Bedroom Flat, Burghfield Road £210,000.00

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Two Bedroom first floor flat near to Prospect park , Aldi and Asda Shopiing center. Comprising of two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom & separate toilet. Double glazed and private secure parking.

4 Bedroom Terrace, Reading £325,000.00

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:57:57 GMT

Currently arrange as four bedroom terrace house, close to all local amenities

2 Bedroom Flat, Reading £225,000.00

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:50:49 GMT

Modern and open plan two bedroom apartment with parking space and private balcony.

2 Bedroom Terrace, Reading £330,000.00

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:59:29 GMT

Two bedroom terrace house available on Tay Road.

4 Bedroom Terrace, Reading £415,000.00

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:25:57 GMT

Very well presented 4 bedroom freehold property for sale in the Tilehurst area.

2 Bedroom Flat, Reading £205,000.00

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:15:27 GMT

This well presented first floor two bedroom apartment located within walking distance of Reading West train station.

2 Bedroom Flat, Reading £1,325.00

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:58:35 GMT

A charming 2-bedroom flat offering a bright and practical living space, ideal for singles, couples, or small families. The property features a cozy lounge, a compact kitchen with modern fittings, two comfortable bedrooms, and a neatly finished bathroom.

1 Bedroom Room, Reading £850.00

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:26:24 GMT

Double room available with all bills included in Cemetery Junction

1 Bedroom Apartment, Reading £1,150.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:24:15 GMT

Bright and modern 1 bedroom apartment on the second floor, recently refurbished with fresh paint, updated flooring, and a stylish kitchen and bathroom.

Spacious living area with ample natural light. Convenient location close to amenities and public transport

1 Bedroom Terrace, Reading £1,150.00

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:49:47 GMT

A spacious one bedroom home offered, featuring a private garden and driveway. Ideally located around two miles west of Reading Town Centre, the property includes a ground floor lounge and kitchen, a first floor bedroom and bathroom, plus a versatile attic space suitable for storage or a study room

1 Bedroom Flat, Reading £995.00

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:22:51 GMT

One Bedroom * Basement Flat * Recently decorated * Close To Town Centre * *Close to Reading West Train Station*

2 Bedroom Flat, Reading £225,000.00

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:57:14 GMT

This well-presented two-bedroom property is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, with a guide price of £225,000. Offering a comfortable and practical layout, the home features a bright and spacious living area, a modern fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Reading £225,000.00

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:14:20 GMT

This three bedroom property is offered to the market with no Onward Chain

1 Bedroom Flat, Reading £1,100.00

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:07:24 GMT

A well-presented one bedroom flat ideally situated on Oxford Road, just a short distance from Reading Town Centre. The property offers comfortable living accommodation with excellent access to local amenities, shops, and transport links, including Reading West & Central train Station.

4 Bedroom Flat, Reading £1,995.00

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:42:56 GMT

A spacious and well-presented four bedroom home situated in a desirable location, offering generous living accommodation throughout. The property features a bright and comfortable living area, a modern fitted kitchen and four well proportioned bedrooms.

1 Bedroom Room (Double), Reading £845.00

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:18:20 GMT

Large loft room in a shared house on London Road with parking available.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Reading £2,250.00

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:26:06 GMT

3/4 bedroom family home available to rent in Earley

Majority of tenants prefer a short term tenancy

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

According to a recent study by online letting agent, MakeUrMove, and contrary to Government proposals, only 7.2 percent of UK tenants stated that they prefer a longer tenancy as opposed to a shorter one. Studies found that 30% of tenants want tenancies to last 12 months and a further 20% want tenancies to last for no longer than two years. This suggests that many tenants prefer for landlords to offer flexibility when it comes to the length of a tenancy. Most tenants sign a 12 month tenancy agreement, with a six month break clause and research has found that nearly a third of tenants are happy with this. Tenants either want the flexibility of a short term rental or the security of a much longer tenancy.

Are you aware of the new HMO Regulations?

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

New HMO regulations will take effect from 1st October 2018. The new legislation is likely to effect existing lets that are licensed as HMOs. It will also introduce a new minimum room sizing, as well as meaning some properties that didn`t require an HMO license, will now require one. What are the rules? If the property is inhabited by five of more people, which makes up two or more households: A household is classed as an immediate family (parents and children), partners (married, civil partnership or cohabiting), or individuals. As well as three storey properties, single and two storey properties must now be licensed, if they fall within the above remit, including properties converted into bedsits. Properties above commercial buildings (such as shops or restaurants) must also be licensed It is estimated that the new regulation will make around 174,000 additional properties subject to mandatory licensing on top of the existing 60,000, so there are plenty of landlords who are going to be feeling the changes. This link will help you learn more information regarding the new regulations. http://www.reading.gov.uk/hmo

Gas Safety Week

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety Week that takes place annually from 17 - 23 September. The event aims to raise awareness of gas safety and reminds us to have our gas appliances checked annually by a qualified gas safety registered engineer. Organisations will be working closely with The Gas Safety Register to raise awareness and to stress the importance of gas appliances being checked. Here are some tips from the Gas Safe Register to keep your tenants safe and warm in your property. + Only use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix and service your appliances. + Check both sides of your engineer`s Gas Safe Register ID card. Make sure they are qualified for the work you need doing. You can find this information on the back of the card. + Have all your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked every year. Make sure are able to provide your tenants with a copy of the current Gas Safety Record, upon request. + Make sure your tenants know the six signs of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning – headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness. Unsafe gas appliances can put your tenants at risk of CO poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions. + Check gas appliances for warning signs that they are not working properly e.g. lazy yellow flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks or stains on or around the appliance and too much condensation in the room. + Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm. This will alert your tenants if there is carbon monoxide in your property.

The Importance of Inventories

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

When renting out a property it is extremely important hat you are in possession of an inventory and schedule of condition. This is a detailed report of the good condition of the property and all the furniture. The condition of the property at the start of the tenancy should be compared to the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. An inventory is signed by the landlord and tenant to confirm they both agree with what has been listed on the inventory, If there are any alternations to the property that the tenant picks up on after the inventory has been agreed, this should be noted on a seperate document and again, agreed and signed by both the tenant and landlord. The inventory offers some security should the property be damaged, items be damaged or items are missing at the end of the tenancy. Without check-in and check-out reports it can be hard to prove the damage or loss was caused by the tenant during the tenancy.

New property listings up 18% in September

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

The latest figures released by Housesimple have shown that the early autumn rush to get new properties on the market was up almost a fifth compared to the previous month. Housesimple found that new supply saw an increase of 18.1% during September across major UK towns and cities. This was a rise of 61,472 in August to 72,593 in September. Although this hike can be attributed to-some-degree to the lull over the summer period when families head off on their holidays, the number of new properties marketed was also up 6.2% on September 2017. The Property Supply Index looks at the number of new properties being listed by estate agents every month in 100 major UK towns and cities. London saw a huge 45.5% increase in new listings in September, more than twice the UK average. This was the highest level of new supply coming to the market in the capital in any single month since pre-2015. Following double digits falls in new supply in July and August, supply bounced back in September, with new listings up 45.5% compared to August. Every London borough saw at least a 20% rise in new property supply in September, with Kensington & Chelsea, an area favoured by foreign investors, recording a huge 96.1% increase in new listings last month. Sam Mitchell, CEO of online estate agents HouseSimple.com, comments: `It was one of the hottest summers on record and buyer and seller activity inevitably dropped off in July and August. But come September, it was very much business as usual. We saw a healthy level of new properties being listed last month, in what is traditionally a busy period for estate agents. It`s interesting to note that seller numbers are rising faster in London than anywhere else in the country. Understandably, a lot of homeowners were choosing to wait, hoping that prices would recover quickly. Now that doesn`t appear likely, the need to move is the priority. They don`t want to wait any longer and they know this is a good time to sell with plenty of motivated buyers. It`s not so much a case of beating the Brexit rush for the door, but more life has to go on. People will always need to move whatever is happening in the housing market and wider economy. And there seems to be more of an acceptance now amongst sellers that they need to price more realistically to attract a buyer. This sensible and measured view is helping to push through more sales which wasn`t the case before the summer.`

Top Tips For Keeping Tenants Happy

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Every landlord wants a tenant in their property who pays their rent on time, pays their bills on time, looks after the property and doesn`t cause any problems! So keeping tenants happy as well is extremely important. 1) Clarifying the rules and regulations of the tenancy before the tenant moves in is important to ensure that the whole tenancy runs as smoothly as possible. Landlords should ensure they stick to the terms of the tenancy agreement. 2) Keeping on top of property maintenance is another key part in keeping your tenants happy. Taking time in repairing issues will frustrate the tenants. However we do offer a fully managed service to our landlords and we will ensure issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. 3) Resolving complaints quickly will show the tenant that they are a priority to you and that you care for them. Opting for our fully managed service, you will not need to worry about dealing with tenants complaints as we can handle this for you. 4) Respecting tenants privacy is another extremely important key in keeping them happy. Giving at least 48 hours notice prior to visiting the property will ensure no conflict is inflicted over this. We advise that landlords should visit the property within 3 months of the tenancy to ensure the property is looked after, if you are happy that your property is being well looked after then we advise that you visit every 6 months until the end of the tenancy. 5) When it comes to increasing rent, be fair to your tenant! Take their job, family situation etc into consideration. Being fair in decisions regarding property upgrades, maintenance and redecorating requests from tenants will also keep your tenant happy. 6) Finally, communication is a very important part in maintaining a very healthy relationship between you and your tenant.

Why Online Reviews Can Help Improve Service & Build Trust For A Business

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

A large amount of home owners and tenants now use online reviews when choosing which Estate Agent they use. People need to know they can trust an agent before deciding to use them, here at Reading Estate Agent we take pride in our customers choosing us. Using a verified feedback platform that only collects real reviews from genuine customers will help combat the fear people have around fake reviews. As a business, we like to listen to what every single customer has to say about our service so that we can improve our services to meet everyone`s level of standard. At the same time, reviews can let us know what we excel in as a business.

How To Winter Proof Your Home

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

As temperatures have started to drop, we have put together some top tips in keeping your home warm and cosy in this cold weather. - Keeping your curtains closed in a property that doesn`t have double glazed windows will help keep the heat in. The thicker your curtains are, the better! Remember to keep your curtains open during the day so that the sun can help to make your room warm during winter days. - Don`t block radiators! A room cannot heat up if there is furniture blocking the radiator as the heat is trapped. - Regulating the temperature with a thermostat is another great way to make your home comfortable during the cold winter months. Most people find 21 degrees is an ideal temperature for the living room. When its very cold, you can set a timer to turn your heat on for maybe 30 minutes before you wake up or come home after a long day at work! - It is important to check for gaps in the floor and skirting boards, according to the National Energy Foundation, floors are responsible for up to 10 percent of the heat loss in homes where there`s no flooring insulation. If you find any gaps in the floors, you can seal them up with silicone based filler. - Insulate your walls and loft as experts believe around half of the heat that is lost in a home is due to the fact there is no insulation. - Candles are another great way to heat up a room that you are in, make sure you don`t leave candles unattended though! - If you are fortunate to have a fire place, putting on a fire will most definitely heat up the room! - Say no to portable heaters as they can send your energy bill through the roof! And of course don`t forget the heat power of a wolly jumper, fluffy blanket and hot drink!

Top Tips For Adding Value To Your Home

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

It most definitely pays to consider how home improvements could add value to your property. We have put together some top tips for you to help you add value to your home! - Painting your property makes such a big difference, it makes your property look clean and fresh. - Converting the loft can add massive value to your property as it provides more accommodation. - Most buyers prefer double glazing windows so changing your existing windows to double glazing is another way of adding value to your property - An attractive, hygienic kitchen is essential to both buyers and surveyors. The majority of people believe that the kitchen is the heart of a home. - The bathroom is a great part of the house that you can add luxury to in order to add value to the property. Bare in mind that having a shower is essential to most buyers. - Making sure your garden is not only attractive and well designed, but also tidy, can not only add value but will also help to make the property more appealing to buyers. - First impressions count, and having an appealing drive way is a crucial element if you are trying to sell your home. Most buyers will decide if they do or do not like a property before they even get out of the car. A drive way can add a lot of value to your property. We hope these tips will help you!

Growing number of people looking to rent in retirement

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Private renting has more than doubled over the past 20 - 25 years. Young people are most likely to rent. Home ownership has dropped dramatically, with many people in the UK fearing that they`ll never be able to own their own home. A recent study has shown that 31% of tenants in rented accommodation could never imagine owning their home, with many of them suggesting that they will carry on living in rented accommodation for life. Gillian Girling, chief executive of Girlings Retirement Rentals, said: `We are an ageing nation and so it`s to be expected that many parts of the UK will have a greater number of over 65s, especially areas that are popular to retire to such as Somerset and Dorset. `However, 65 is no longer considered old and people on average will live a quarter of their lives retired. Moving somewhere new and vibrant with great facilities and amenities close by and access to a good social life to enjoy this stage of their lives is increasingly important for many. `Growing numbers of this age group are now choosing to downsize and rent in these locations.`

Designs for 650 home development on former Reading Royal Mail site revealed

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Hugh Forte, Get Reading wrote Designs for a massive 650 home, office and retail plan in Reading town centre have been cautiously welcomed by people in the town. And the 25-storey Reading Metropolitan development on the former Royal Mail depot next to Reading Station is likely to feature a number of town houses, as well as flats. An exhibition into Hermes` plans for the site in Caversham Road was held on Tuesday, November 21, and curious people from around Reading went to the New Hope Centre in York Road to find out more. Architect Bill Soper told get reading it is hoped the development will get permission next year and work will start in early 2020. He said the current plans are to have around 650 residential units, as well as offices and retail units. He added a company had already shown interest in a proposed large retail unit on the site. Mr Soper also confirmed the site is likely to have a community centre and a health centre for people who live there. The plan that will be submitted will be an outline one, asking for permission to develop the site in Reading, Berkshire. Detailed applications will then be submitted as the project progresses. Mr Soper also confirmed an underground car park with just 80 spaces will be included in the plan. People at the exhibition cautiously welcomed the plan, with one urging Reading Borough Council to take the opportunity to use the cash generated from it to revamp a nearby park. The man, who asked not to be named, said: "Broadly speaking I quite like this development. "The area is a rundown part of town which is mostly vacant. "I`d much rather have a high density development like this in the town near Reading Station than on green land. House prices in Reading and Wokingham fall again "What I`d like to see is the council use some of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money to enhance Christchurch Meadows. "There are pockets of space planned for within the development, but there will be around 1,000 people living there who will want to go to the park, so it`s a good chance to do it up a bit. "I`d also like to see a local exhibition space or somewhere that could be used for local businesses." Former Reading councillor Richard Stainthorp was also at the exhibition. He said: "I think the concept is very good. "I`ll be interested to see how the building work goes as building next to railway lines is always fraught with problems." Richard Bennett, chairman of Reading Civic Society, added: "My early thoughts are that it looks like a good design - it`s definitely better than what`s there now. "I think it`s potentially a good look for this sort of site."

Reading Santa Run

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Reading Estate Agent are very proud sponsors of The Reading Santa Run which will be taking place in the heart of Reading, Forbury Gardens on Sunday 9th December. The Charities that we are sponsoring are Macmillan Cancer Support, The Footsteps Foundation and Rotary Charities.

UK Rents Are Predicted To Rise 11.4% By 2023

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

UK rents are predicted to rise 11.4% in the next five years, according to a forecast by CBRE. Alongside fairly ‘moderate` growth over 1.8% in UK house prices, the property group forecasts that rents will rise 1.3% in 2019. The report, which looks at how economic, political, financial and technological trends might affect property markets, foresees further growth in rents leading up to 2023, supported by a drop in housing supply in the PRS amid ‘dampened investor demand for buy to let` and growing demand for rental homes, particularly from lower-earning younger people. CBRE estimates that rents are likely to rise 1.3% in 2019, followed by growth of 1.9% in 2020, 2.5% in 2021, 2.7% in 2022 and a further 2.6% in 2023. Miles Gibson, CBRE`s head of UK research, said: `We expect rather weak house price and rental growth over the next year, but we think that the lack of supply and low interest rates for mortgages will hold prices up.` He added that weak supply and strong demand is `creating a lot of interest among investors` in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors, especially in terms of institutional capital. Some £2.1bn of institutional funds had been invested in the year to Q3 2018, 51% higher than the same period of 2017. Investment is on a firm upwards trajectory, and investment volumes in 2019 seem likely to exceed 2018`s total.

8 requirements tenants expect from a rental home

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

There are many factors that contribute to what makes a house a home, and while tenants renting a property want to feel at home, they also have a checklist of requirements to meet their needs. With rising rental prices and expectations, long gone are the days of negligent landlords and poorly equipped properties. Here, the team at Belvoir reveal exactly what tenants want from a rental home. 1. A clean and contemporary home `Without doubt today`s tenants are a lot more discerning than they used to be and the standard of accommodation that they`re looking for is very high,` says Melanie Carter, owner of Belvoir Evesham. `Most of the tenants we deal with are looking for modern and up-to-date properties, with contemporary bathrooms and kitchens. Of course, some will prefer older style properties but they will still expect high standards – there`s a big difference between a good quality character property and one that is tired and run down.` And of course, a property needs to be clean too. It should be spotless at the start of your tenancy, especially the bathroom, kitchen and in-built appliances, such as cookers and ovens. Melanie adds: `In order to achieve a pristine property, some landlords choose to commission a professional cleaning company between tenancies.` 2. Minimum wear and tear A property should be well looked after by its previous occupiers, and often, tenants will want to put their own stamp on it. `We sometimes find that tenants desire the freedom to re-decorate the property themselves with the landlord`s approval,` says Melanie. `Not all landlords will agree to this but it can work out well and be mutually beneficial to both parties if managed carefully.` 3. Speed at resolving maintenance issues Knowing that maintenance issues will be seen to at speed is another essential requirement. Melanie adds: `This becomes particularly pertinent if an issue occurs involving heating or water – understandably they won`t wait.` 4. Efficient ways to keep costs down Households are becoming more eco-conscious, so environmentally-friendly properties are a bonus. `Tenants are always keen to know how much a property is going to cost them and most are eager to keep utility costs low,` explains Melanie. `Popular ways to keep a property`s temperature up and costs down include adding double glazing, updating the heating system, installing room thermostats and programmers, plus introducing loft and cavity wall insulation.` 5. Great outdoor space Low maintenance outdoor space and a garage are general requirements from tenants, but of course, this is all very much dependent on available space and location of the property. 6. Good safety and security Like with all properties, safety and security is a big factor, especially having secure locks on all doors and windows, a burglar alarm, double glazing, outside security lighting, smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector. It should also be noted that certain safety measures, including an annual gas safety check, smoke alarms on all floors and carbon monoxide detectors in rooms with solid fuel appliances, are required by law. 7. Added extras Basic necessities in any property include a telephone line and internet access, and Melanie reveals that `most will ask about the internet speed they can expect before committing to a property`. Tenants are also impressed if a property offers Sky TV, underfloor heating, a dishwasher or other modern gadgets and appliances. 8. Accessible and approachable landlords Tenants wants to feel happy and at home in their rented property, and so landlords are expected to be fair and proactive. A good landlord should care about the infrastructure of the property and the level of comfort during a tenant`s stay. `False promises, untimely repairs and limited communication will not make for a good landlord/tenant relationship,` Source: House Beautiful