Ollie Hawkins Avocado Property

Ollie Hawkins Avocado Property I help families move home with a single point of contact, estate and letting agency services. Covering Burghfield Common, Tadley, Thatcham & local areas!

Hello Tadley and Thatcham. I’m Ollie and I live locally with my wife Kirsty, our two beautiful daughters and our dog Ralph. I have worked in property for over 18 years now and have experience in sales, property investment and in lettings, where I’m a qualified and registered member of ARLA. I have keenly watched the Avocado model grow over the last few years and I can’t wait to bring this style of

agency to our local area. Our main focus is on the customer experiencing an honest journey when buying, selling, renting or letting a home. I’m sure we can all agree, this seems to be lacking with the traditional agent. Rather than being driven by sales targets, as the business owner I am driven by making the moving process as enjoyable as it should be! I will be your only point of contact during every phase of the process which will ensure continuity of service that will be hard to find elsewhere. My mission is prove to you that not all agents are the same. I want to run a business my kids can be proud of and ultimately, you can be proud of have such a forward thinking Estate Agency covering the area you live in. If you're looking to raise a family near good schools, fantastic transport links and lots to do with the kids, you can’t get much better than Tadley and Thatcham! This is what first attracted our family to the local area. The diversity of small local businesses is great so you are never far from quality pubs, food or services which mean you can avoid the larger towns. But if you're looking for a more traditional shopping trip or you want to go “out out”, we love the fact that Reading, Newbury or Basingstoke centres are never more than a half hour drive away. We absolutely love getting out into nature and there are so many places to do this within a stones throw. The River Kennet offers tranquil walks with lots of wildlife, along this route the Rowbarge pub in Woolhampton is great spot for a swift half to keep you going. You can soak up some history while walking the dog around the Roman city ruins at Silchester. If the kids want to feed the ducks there’s no better place that the Nature Discovery Centre, and the hot chocolate at the cafe there is well worth checking out. Commuting is a doddle as we are nicely located on the M3/M4 corridor, Thatcham is on the main line to Paddington and Bramley train station will get you to Reading or Basingstoke in no time at all.

🫣 SNEAK PEEK | Abbots Road, Burghfield Common 👀Here's a little preview of a fantastic family home that's coming to the m...
18/06/2026

🫣 SNEAK PEEK | Abbots Road, Burghfield Common 👀

Here's a little preview of a fantastic family home that's coming to the market very soon...

This extended 3/4 bedroom semi detached home offers the perfect blend of flexible living space, practical family accommodation and a great location close to schools, shops and local amenities.

🏡 Extended semi detached home
🛏️ 3/4 bedrooms
✨ Spacious family room extension
☀️ Conservatory
🌳 Private east facing garden
🚗 Driveway parking
📍 Popular Burghfield Common location

These photos are just a small glimpse of what's on offer. The full marketing launch is coming soon, but if you'd like to get ahead of the crowd and find out more before it reaches the major property portals, now's the time to get in touch.

For price, floorplan and more information:
👇🏻
https://avocadopropertyagents.web.lifesycle.co.uk/properties/519674

Interested? Send me a DM, WhatsApp, call or email and I'll happily answer any questions.

📞 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

Fewer UK Home Sales Agreed in 1st week of June, But House Prices Are Still Holding UpYes, sales agreed were down in the ...
18/06/2026

Fewer UK Home Sales Agreed in 1st week of June, But House Prices Are Still Holding Up

Yes, sales agreed were down in the first week of June 2026 compared with the first week of June 2025. But here is the bit many people will miss.

The average price achieved per square foot rose from £343.77 in April 2026 to £349.64 in May 2026, meaning house prices increased of 1.7% last month.

So, this is not a collapsing property market. It is a more selective market.

Fewer homes are getting buyers, but the homes that are selling are still achieving strong values. That tells us something important. Buyers have not disappeared. They are simply being more careful about what they buy, what they pay, and whether the price stacks up.

For Tadley, Thatcham and Burghfield Common sellers, the message is clear. The market is still there, yet it rewards realism, presentation and proper marketing far more than wishful thinking. If you want a straight-talking Tadley, Thatcham and Burghfield Common estate agent, that will tell it like it is, then maybe we should chat??

📱 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

17/06/2026

🥑 COMING SOON | | Abbots Road, Burghfield Common 🥑

Looking for a family home with flexible living space in one of Burghfield Common's most popular locations?

This extended 3/4 bedroom semi detached home is about to hit the market and those seeing this post are getting a first look before it reaches the major property portals.

🏡 Extended semi detached home
🛏️ 3/4 bedrooms
✨ Family room extension
☀️ Conservatory overlooking the garden
🌳 Private east facing rear garden
🚗 Driveway parking
📍 Close to local schools, shops and amenities

If you're searching in Burghfield Common, this could be one to move quickly on.

For the price, photos and floorplan, click below:
👇🏻
https://avocadopropertyagents.web.lifesycle.co.uk/properties/519674

The property is due to launch on the major portals shortly, meaning you're seeing it before most buyers.

Interested? Drop me a message, WhatsApp, call or email and I'd be happy to help.

📞 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

See more of my local properties here:
👉🏻 https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/agent-profile/ollie-hawkins

Thinking of moving in Burghfield Common or the surrounding villages? Get in touch to find out how the Avocado blueprint helps sellers achieve the best possible result.

🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁The wait is over. Tonight, England begin another World Cup journey as they take on Croatia under the...
17/06/2026

🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁

The wait is over. Tonight, England begin another World Cup journey as they take on Croatia under the lights. 🌍⚽

For every England fan, there is something special about a World Cup evening. The anticipation, the nerves, the optimism and the belief that this could be the year.

Wishing the Three Lions the very best of luck tonight. Let's hope for a strong start, plenty of goals and a performance that gives the nation something to cheer about. 🙌

Who is your first goalscorer prediction? 👇

📈 Burghfield Common rents have risen by 26.4% since 2021... but what does that really mean for landlords and tenants?The...
16/06/2026

📈 Burghfield Common rents have risen by 26.4% since 2021... but what does that really mean for landlords and tenants?

The average monthly rent in the village has climbed significantly over the past five years, driven by strong tenant demand and a shortage of available rental homes. While rental growth has started to slow nationally, demand for good quality homes in desirable villages like Burghfield Common remains incredibly strong.

For landlords, it's a reminder that well presented properties continue to attract excellent tenants. For tenants, it highlights the importance of planning ahead in a market where quality rental homes are still in short supply.

If you're a landlord in Burghfield Common, understanding where the market is heading could help you make better decisions over the next few years.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/blog/burghfield-common-rents-have-risen-264-since-2021/62378

Do you think rents will continue to rise, or are we starting to see the market settle down? 👇

15/06/2026

🥑 | Abbots Road | 🥑

Extended 3/4 bedroom semi detached house for sale in Burghfield Common with conservatory, family room extension, private east facing garden, driveway parking and flexible accommodation close to schools and local amenities 🏡

For price, photos & floorplan, use this one 👇🏻
https://avocadopropertyagents.web.lifesycle.co.uk/properties/519674

This property will be on the main portals in the next week or so. So if you’re reading this, you’re ahead of most of buyers 👀

Think this could be your next home? Got a question? Then drop me a DM, WhatsApp, call or email 😊
📞 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

I'm proud to be an estate & letting agent in Burghfield Common and the nearby areas. To see more of my listings in the local area, click this one 👉🏻 https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/agent-profile/ollie-hawkins

SOLD OVER ASKING PRICE IN 8 DAYS 🚀A huge congratulations to my sellers and buyers of this beautiful Edwardian conversion...
15/06/2026

SOLD OVER ASKING PRICE IN 8 DAYS 🚀

A huge congratulations to my sellers and buyers of this beautiful Edwardian conversion apartment on Park Lane, Thatcham, which is now officially sale agreed.

From the moment this property launched, the response was fantastic.

Multiple viewings were booked, strong buyer competition was created and, using the Avocado Blueprint, we were able to secure an offer over the asking price just 8 days after hitting the market. ✅

This is exactly why the launch of a property matters so much.

When a home is presented properly, marketed strategically and exposed to the right buyers from day one, you create momentum. Momentum creates competition. Competition delivers results.

I'm absolutely delighted for my sellers, who trusted the process from start to finish, and equally excited for the buyers who will soon be calling this stunning character apartment home.

If you're thinking of moving in Thatcham, Tadley, Burghfield, Mortimer or the surrounding villages, I'd love to show you how the Avocado Blueprint could help you achieve the best possible result for your home.

📞 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

Know someone who's thinking of moving? Tag them below or send them my details. Referrals are always appreciated 🙏🏻

Week 22 gives us a property market that looks far healthier than the doom merchants would like to admit, but far more se...
13/06/2026

Week 22 gives us a property market that looks far healthier than the doom merchants would like to admit, but far more selective than many sellers want to believe.

25,637 homes sold STC last week. That is above the long-term Week 22 average of 23.5k, so buyers are still very much in the game. But they are not buying anything and everything. The real story is supply of properties for sale For every UK home that sells in a month, seven go unsold. 38,865 new homes came to the market last week, well above the long term Week 22 average of 30.9k. Year to date, 822,745 homes have come to market, compared with a 10 year average of 715k. That is a lot of choice.

Total UK homes for sale now sit at 746,898. That is slightly lower than 12 months ago, when it was 757k, but still miles above the 605k seen three years ago. Buyers are not short of options, and when buyers have options, average homes at ambitious prices get left behind. That is why 13.4% of homes on the market have reduced in price in the last month, while 14.6% have had a sale agreed. In plain English, almost as many homes are being price corrected as are being sold.

Yet the market is not weak. Year to date, 546,401 homes have sold STC, which is 2.1% ahead of the same point in 2024 and comfortably above the 10 year Week 22 average of 504k. Prices are also holding up. The average UK home sold STC last week at £374k, with sales agreed averaging £356 per sq ft.

Bottom line? The market is moving. Buyers are buying & sellers are selling. But, and its a big but, with this much choice, pricing is no longer a detail, it is the strategy. The best priced homes are getting the offers. The hopeful ones are becoming scenery.

📱 07545 349 240
📧 [email protected]

🏡 Are bungalows making a comeback? In Burghfield Common, they never really went away...Once seen as homes reserved for l...
13/06/2026

🏡 Are bungalows making a comeback? In Burghfield Common, they never really went away...

Once seen as homes reserved for later life, bungalows are now attracting everyone from downsizers to families and professionals looking for more space, privacy and a home that works for the long term.

In fact, over the last two years, bungalows in Burghfield Common achieved a higher average price per square foot than houses and flats, proving just how desirable these single storey homes have become. With limited new bungalow construction across the UK and strong demand locally, they are becoming one of the area's most sought after property types.

If you own a bungalow and are curious about its value in today's market, this is well worth a read.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/blog/burghfield-commons-love-affair-with-bungalows/62202

Do you think bungalows are underrated, or have people finally caught on to what makes them so special? Let me know in the comments👇

For years, the narrative has been that UK landlords are leaving the market in droves.Yet the latest national figures sug...
13/06/2026

For years, the narrative has been that UK landlords are leaving the market in droves.

Yet the latest national figures suggest that the number of landlords selling their rental properties has reduced and has returned to long term normal levels. In Q1 2025, nearly one in four (22.5%) of homes coming onto the market had previously been rented. By Q1 2026, that figure had fallen to just one in eight (12.4%).

In simple terms, a year ago almost one in four homes for sale had been a rental property. Today, it is closer to one in eight. There are several possible explanations. Many landlords who wanted to exit may have already done so. Others may be choosing to hold on as rents continue to rise and yields remain attractive in many parts of the country.

Whatever the reason, the flow of former rental properties onto the sales market is slowing significantly.

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