A strong quarter driven predominantly by student lets
The summer months once again proved to be the highlight of the year for the rental property market. It was our strongest quarter, with 293 properties reserved, reflecting just how active the market has been.
Demand surged as students prepared to return to Reading for the new term, creating a noticeable boost in activity across the area. This strong demand has helped rents hold firm at peak levels, and it’s clear that if we had more properties available, we could have easily met greater demand. We are working hard to continue to build our stock to ensure that we can keep up with the needs of the letting market.
As we move into the winter months and into Q4, the market continues to show resilience and confidence. While the pace naturally eases slightly after summer, all signs suggest that the lettings market will remain strong, supported by steady demand and consistent tenant interest across the region.
Read our Residential Sales report here, or scroll down to continue to read our Lettings report.
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Oliver Chambers Head of Lettings Sales |
Rental Demand
applicants registered
enquiries
rental increase YoY
rental increase on renewal
lets agreed
(Haslams internal data & Rightmove Q3 2025)
Rental Supply
properties to rent
vs last year
(Rightmove data for Reading area Oct 2025)
Gross Yields
1-bed apartment in Caversham
1-bed apartment in central Reading (no parking)
2-bed apartment in Spencers Wood
(Haslams Price Index Q3 2025)
Haslams Tenants
Average salary
(Haslams internal data Jul-Oct 25)
| Age Breakdown | |
|---|---|
| Under 21 | 8% |
| 21-30 | 48% |
| 31-40 | 26% |
| 41-50 | 11% |
| 51-60 | 6% |
| 61+ | 1% |
(Goodlord data Q3 2025)
Haslams Portfolio
(Haslams internal data Q3 2025)
| Void rate | 0.00% |
| Rent arrears | 0.98% |
| Tenancy renewal rate | 61% |
Investment opportunities
The Grove, RG1
£250,000 (auction guide price)
End terrace with planning consent for two 2-bed apartments.
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Carlisle House, RG1
£640,000 (auction guide price)
Consent to convert to four 1-bed & two 2-bed apartments.
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This does not constitute financial advice and Haslams may be acting for the owners of properties mentioned.
Download Haslams Q3 2025 Lettings Report as a PDF
