Huntley Wharf, Reading: riverside apartments in the UK's fastest growing economy

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Just 40 miles from London, Reading has long been a favorite of commuters looking for cheaper rents than the capital. Now, heavy investment in business facilities, education and transport infrastructure are making the town even more appealing to professionals, families and property investors.

Residential research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) forecasts stronger price growth for Reading than for London and the South East overall – an average of 2.6 percent per year for 13.6 percent cumulative growth from 2019–23. Rental yields are expected to be similar at 13.1 percent total growth by 2023, driven by continuing population growth and the launch of high-speed Crossrail services from Reading station by 2021.

With demand being high for well-connected Reading property, a number of residential developments are currently underway in central locations to capitalize on this and offer long-term growth potential for investors. The most significant is Huntley Wharf, a new riverside quarter by the Berkeley Group that will feature more than 750 homes once complete, just a few minutes' walk from the town center and Reading station.

Reasons to invest in Reading

Named the fastest growing region in the UK by Ernst & Young, Reading is set for consistent growth as investments in business parks and the new £900 million Crossrail station continue to drive demand and property values in the coming years. Reading's digital sector is one of the most concentrated in the UK, attracting major global companies such as Microsoft and Huawei that can benefit from world-class amenities and a steady supply of talent from overseas and the local University of Reading.