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.

🏡 Where Are Tadley’s Two Bedroom Homes?Two bedroom homes make up an important part of Tadley’s housing market, but as th...
25/09/2026

🏡 Where Are Tadley’s Two Bedroom Homes?

Two bedroom homes make up an important part of Tadley’s housing market, but as the map shows, they’re certainly not spread evenly across the town.

The darker areas show where two bedroom properties make up a larger percentage of homes, while the lighter areas are where they’re less common.

It’s an interesting reflection of how Tadley has grown over the years, with different parts of the town offering a very different mix of property types.

Nationally, two bedroom homes are actually the second most common bedroom size, sitting just behind three bedroom properties.

And they can appeal to such a wide range of buyers too. First time buyers, young families, downsizers, investors, or someone simply wanting that extra bedroom for guests or working from home.

If you own a two bedroom home in Tadley and you’re wondering what demand is like for your property at the moment, give me a shout. I’m always happy to have an informal chat about the local market.

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🏡 SALE AGREED | HORSESHOE CRESCENT, BURGHFIELD COMMON 🥑Another one SOLD STC in Burghfield Common 🙌I’m really pleased to ...
24/09/2026

🏡 SALE AGREED | HORSESHOE CRESCENT, BURGHFIELD COMMON 🥑

Another one SOLD STC in Burghfield Common 🙌

I’m really pleased to have agreed a sale on this lovely two bedroom home in Horseshoe Crescent, and even better, it’s going to a first time buyer purchasing his very first home 🔑

A great result for my seller and an exciting next chapter for the buyer. There’s something particularly nice about being part of someone getting onto the property ladder for the first time.

Now the work starts to get everything through to exchange and completion as smoothly as possible 🤞

If you're thinking of selling in Burghfield Common, or you've got a property that could be perfect for another buyer waiting in the wings, give me a shout.

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🏡 Are Burghfield Common homeowners really taking a 16.8% hit on their asking price?At first glance, the numbers look pre...
24/09/2026

🏡 Are Burghfield Common homeowners really taking a 16.8% hit on their asking price?

At first glance, the numbers look pretty alarming.

In 2026, the average asking price of homes coming onto the market in Burghfield Common has been £646,300.

The average price of homes actually selling and completing? £553,600.

That's a 16.8% difference. But it DOESN'T mean sellers are accepting 16.8% below asking price.

What it actually highlights is something far more useful for anyone thinking of selling.

Homes at the higher end of the market are simply less likely to sell if the pricing isn't right.

Over the last five years, Burghfield Common homes marketed below the average asking price had a 67.4% chance of selling, compared with just 45% for those above it.

So putting your home on the market and actually moving are two very different things.

I've broken down exactly what's happening and why your launch price matters so much in my latest blog 👇

📖 Read the full article here
https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/blog/burghfield-common-homeowners-taking-a-168-hit-on-asking-price/64565

Thinking of selling in Burghfield Common? Give me a shout.

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🏡 The Dream of Owning a Home Is Still Alive. The Wait Is Getting LongerDespite everything you might hear about younger p...
23/09/2026

🏡 The Dream of Owning a Home Is Still Alive. The Wait Is Getting Longer

Despite everything you might hear about younger people giving up on homeownership, the ambition remains remarkably strong.

The English Housing Survey reveals that 69% of renters aged 18 to 34 still expect to buy a home eventually.

The interesting part is how long they think it will take:

🏠 49% believe it will take five years or more
🔑 34% expect to buy within two to five years
📅 11% think they’ll buy within one to two years
🙌 6% expect to buy within the next year

The dream hasn’t disappeared. For many, it’s simply taking longer because of the challenge of saving a deposit, finding an affordable home and securing the right mortgage.

If buying your first home in Burghfield Common, Tadley or Thatcham is part of your future, even if it feels a few years away, there’s no harm in starting the conversation early.

I’m always happy to have an informal, no pressure chat about the local market and what your options might look like.

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🏡 More Homes for Sale Means Pricing Matters MoreThe number of homes available to buy has grown across almost every UK re...
22/09/2026

🏡 More Homes for Sale Means Pricing Matters More

The number of homes available to buy has grown across almost every UK region since August 2023, with Northern Ireland the notable exception.

For sellers, that means more competition for buyers’ attention. Simply putting a property on the market and hoping for the best is no longer enough. Your home must look like good value from the moment it appears online.

Yet realistic pricing does not mean giving your property away. Seven out of ten homes that came to the market and sold during the last two years achieved a buyer without needing an asking price reduction.

The lesson is simple. Get the price right from day one.

An ambitious asking price may feel reassuring, but if buyers dismiss the property during those crucial opening weeks, reducing it later might not restore that lost momentum.

In a market offering buyers more choice, sellers need to hit the ground running.

If you're thinking about selling in Burghfield Common, Tadley or Thatcham and want an honest conversation about pricing and the best strategy for your home, get in touch.

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🔑 COMPLETED AT FETLOCK DRIVE, NEWBURY! 🏡And that’s another set of keys handed over! 🥑Fetlock Drive has officially comple...
17/09/2026

🔑 COMPLETED AT FETLOCK DRIVE, NEWBURY! 🏡

And that’s another set of keys handed over! 🥑

Fetlock Drive has officially completed, so a huge congratulations to everyone involved in the move.

A big thank you to my sellers for trusting me with the sale of their home, and congratulations to Nishant and Sheena as they get the keys to their new place today. 🏡

Wishing you both lots of happiness as you settle in and make it your own.

Another Newbury sale successfully over the finish line! 🙌

Thinking about selling your home? If you’d like to know how I can help you with your move, get in touch.

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🏡 Which day do most rental homes come onto the market?Some property stats are hugely important.This probably isn’t one o...
17/09/2026

🏡 Which day do most rental homes come onto the market?

Some property stats are hugely important.

This probably isn’t one of them 😂… but it IS quite interesting.

Across the UK, Tuesday is the busiest day for new rental properties hitting the market 👀

From there, the number of new listings gradually drops as the working week goes on, with very few appearing over the weekend.

So, if you’re currently looking to rent in Burghfield Common, Tadley or Thatcham, Tuesday might be a good day to keep an extra close eye on the property portals. 📱

For landlords, it’s also an interesting little insight into when agents tend to launch their new rental stock.

Does that mean Tuesday is the best day to launch? Not necessarily.

The stat I’m more interested in is which day are rental properties most likely to disappear from the portals because they’ve successfully been let? 🤔

I’ll be digging into that one later this year.

If you’re a landlord or tenant in Burghfield Common, Tadley or Thatcham and fancy a chat about the local property market, get in touch 👇

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🔑 EXCHANGED AT FETLOCK DRIVE! 🏡Another one over the line! 🎉Fetlock Drive has officially exchanged contracts, with comple...
16/09/2026

🔑 EXCHANGED AT FETLOCK DRIVE! 🏡

Another one over the line! 🎉

Fetlock Drive has officially exchanged contracts, with completion happening tomorrow.

A massive congratulations to my sellers and buyers. From agreeing the sale at the asking price to now being just one sleep away from moving day, it’s brilliant to see everything come together.

Thank you to my sellers for trusting me with the move, and congratulations to the buyers on their new home. Wishing everyone the very best for tomorrow! 🥑

Thinking about selling in Thatcham or the surrounding area? If you’d like a more personal, proactive approach to your move, give me a shout.

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🏡 UK house prices are £42,525 CHEAPER than they were in 2007! 🤯Wait… what?!No, that’s not a typo.In 2007, the average UK...
15/09/2026

🏡 UK house prices are £42,525 CHEAPER than they were in 2007! 🤯

Wait… what?!

No, that’s not a typo.

In 2007, the average UK home cost £184,131. Today, it’s £278,784.

So surely homes are much more expensive now?

Well, not quite… 👀

The problem is that £1 today isn’t worth what £1 was worth in 2007.

Think of a Freddo 🍫

Back in 2007, £1 could buy you roughly SIX of them. Today, you’d be lucky to get two and a half!

Once you adjust that 2007 house price for inflation, £184,131 becomes roughly £321,309 in today’s money.

Today’s actual average? £278,784.

That means UK house prices are actually around £42,525 cheaper, or 13.2% lower, in real terms.

Now, that absolutely doesn’t mean buying a home today is easy. Deposits, mortgage payments and the general cost of living all play a huge part in affordability.

But it does show why house price headlines don’t always tell the full story.

🏡 And what about Burghfield Common, Tadley and Thatcham?

Later this week I’ll be looking specifically at what’s happened to local house prices since 2007, including what prices have done in actual pounds AND once inflation is taken into account.

The results might surprise you… 👀

Thinking of moving in or around Burghfield Common, Tadley or Thatcham? Give me a shout.

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🏡 £35,487. That’s potentially the real cost of waiting to buy in Burghfield Common.Buying your first home can feel like ...
14/09/2026

🏡 £35,487. That’s potentially the real cost of waiting to buy in Burghfield Common.

Buying your first home can feel like a difficult decision right now. Do you buy with mortgage rates where they are, or wait and hope things improve?

But waiting has a cost too.

I looked at someone who bought a typical first time buyer home in Burghfield Common five years ago.

They would have paid around £46,058 in mortgage payments, reduced their mortgage by £18,481 and, thanks to the increase in their property's value, built around £35,487 in equity.

Over the same five years, someone renting locally would have paid around £79,860 in rent.

Of course, that doesn't mean everyone should rush out and buy. Affordability and personal circumstances have to come first.

But if you're financially ready, waiting for the "perfect" time could have a bigger cost than you think.

I've broken down the numbers in my latest blog 👇
https://avocadopropertyagents.co.uk/blog/gbp35-487-the-real-cost-of-waiting-to-buy-a-home-in-burghfield-common/65899

Thinking about buying or selling in Burghfield Common? Give me a shout.

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