Letting market goes from strength to strength in Q2
The market has continued to strengthen during Q2, with strong demand resulting in 189 lets agreed at Haslams. Activity levels have increased, with 1,475 applicants registering, driven by the arrival of university students. One and two-bedroom apartments remain the most popular.
Since the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May, reassuringly we have not experienced any disruption. While we remain prepared for any potential impacts, we expect business to continue as usual for the rest of the year. We anticipate a busy third quarter, with strong demand set to continue.
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Oliver Chambers Lettings Director |
Rental Demand
applicants registered
enquiries
viewings
rental increase on review
lets agreed
(Haslams internal data Q2 2026)
Rental Supply
properties to rent
vs last year
(Rightmove data for Reading area Jun 2026)
Gross Yields
2-bed apartment in Shinfield
3-bed house in the Town Centre
2-bed house in West Reading
Haslams Tenants
Average salary
(Haslams internal data Apr-Jun 26)
| Age Breakdown | |
|---|---|
| Under 21 | 5% |
| 21-30 | 45% |
| 31-40 | 32% |
| 41-50 | 13% |
| 51-60 | 4% |
| 61+ | 1% |
(Goodlord data Q2 2026)
Haslams Portfolio
(Haslams internal data Q2 2026)
| Void rate | 0.01% |
| Rent arrears | 2% |
Investment opportunities
Stratheden Place, RG1
£185,000
2-bedroom apartment with parking in walking distance of Reading train station.
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Pangbourne Street, RG30
£275,000
3-bedroom end of terrace family home in popular West Reading location.
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This does not constitute financial advice and Haslams may be acting for the owners of properties mentioned.
Download Haslams Q1 2026 Lettings Report as a PDF
