Traditionally September is a busy month in the lettings market and following in the same vein as July and August, this year September has been busier than ever!

Tenant demand is still strong since the post lockdown rush, with us registering a record number of new applicants last month. Although the weather is turning, outside space is still a popular request from Tenants. After being couped up inside for most of the Summer, having access to a garden (shared or private) or a balcony is a huge attraction to tenants.

With more and more of us having to work from home, having somewhere to set up a home office is also a popular request right now. Because of the tenant demand for these two things, properties with an area to work from and outside space are letting the quickest.

Properties that allow pets are also still extremely popular and Landlord’s who accept them are also able to add a small premium to the monthly rent.

Last month, over 75% of properties listed in Bracknell have been let. Quite interestingly, there has been one more dominant postcode of the two that cover Bracknell, which has been RG12. Over 83% of properties listed in RG12 were converted to agreed tenancies in comparison to just 56% in RG42.

This is largely down to the popular areas of Forest Park and Martins Heron. Set a stone’s throw apart and less than a 10-minute drive from the M3 motorway and walking distance to the train station within Martins Heron itself. These locations have proved to be two of the most popular in Bracknell for many years, although it’s not just down to the fantastic travel links to London. There is a number of good schools within close proximity, a Tesco superstore and even a top of the range gym and health club.

For anyone consider investing in this location or having a property already that they would consider letting, please get in touch so we can discuss the array of excellent tenants that we have interested in your area.

If you’re thinking of letting a property or already are and would like a chat about how we can help you, book your free virtual valuation today.

The pleasant town of Bracknell is located approximately 11 miles south-east of Reading and has been voted one of the top 20 places to live in Great Britain. Bracknell is also in close vicinity to Ascot, Crowthorne, Camberley, Maidenhead and Windsor, allowing easy access to a plethora of excellent facilities.

Bracknell town centre has recently undergone a £240 million-pound redevelopment programme to create a new modern town centre which is so impressive it won 'Development of the Year' at the Revo Awards in 2017. Regenerating the town has provided people living in and around the area with over 70 new shops and restaurants in the new shopping centre, The Lexicon. The redevelopment has also provided 1,000 new homes, a new police station and bus station. A large part of the development was focused on improving the current High Street buildings and the restoration and extension of a local landmark – The Bull public house. Since undergoing development, Bracknell has risen in the retail rankings to number 33, from 255 prior to redevelopment.

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Since 1990, Prospect Estate Agency has successfully been helping people buy, sell, let or rent property across the Home Counties. Since first opening our doors, our ethos has always been to surpass customer expectations, be at the forefront of technology and truly celebrate property. We’ve always endeavoured to be the best, not the biggest!

We have always focused on providing our clients high-quality service. This dedication has resulted in hundreds of excellent customer reviews and recommendations as well as numerous industry awards, including the prestigious title of Best Estate Agency in Berkshire & Surrey at the UK Property Awards for the past five years running!

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Schools
Bracknell offers an excellent range of state schools, many of which hold Ofsted’s ‘Outstanding’ status.

Transport
Bracknell has excellent transport links for commuters with its Park and Ride and great train and bus links into large towns nearby such as Reading and Ascot.

Leisure
Sport is a huge part of the Bracknell community with a variety of local sports clubs including Bracknell Bees Ice Hockey Club.

Shopping
The Lexicon is fitted with shops such as Jack Wills, Topshop and many more. The Lexicon also offers an array of restaurants to choose from with all different styles from Portuguese, to Japanese and Italian.