Reading Riverworks - A Prime Riverside Investment for Indian Investors

For many Indians, London has always held a special charm. Whether it's the idea of sending their children to study in the UK, the aspiration of owning a home abroad or diversifying a carefully built portfolio including overseas assets.

Today, some of the most exciting and luxurious property investment opportunities are situated in areas beyond Zone 1. Thriving commuter towns like Reading offer an ideal blend of infrastructure, education and lifestyle and set the perfect landscape for investors and end-users.

In a fascinating turn of events, Indians have officially become the largest group of property owners in London, surpassing even the English.

And now, with Benham and Reeves’ India office in Delhi and Mumbai, Indian buyers can easily access the London property market with ease. Our experienced team is ready to guide you on the ground and through every step of the property buying journey. Right from property selection to handover and even lettings and property management once you buy.

Why Reading? A growing powerhouse just 23 minutes from London

Train— London Paddington ↔ Reading – 22 mins by train (Elizabeth Line)

Reading, London, is not just a commuter town anymore. It is one of the UK’s highest-earning cities outside London and hosts some of the biggest European HQs of global giants, including Microsoft, Cisco, PepsiCo and Virgin Media. This well-connected town is buzzing with talent and is preferred for its business-friendly amenities, transportation and opportunities.

For Indian property buyers, this means solid tenant demand from professionals working in top business hubs within the area, such as Thames Valley Park & Green Park. And, attractive entry prices compared to Central London.

Reading Riverworks: A Riverside luxurious development

Situated between the River Thames and Reading Station, Reading Riverworks is a modern development designed for both investors, first-time buyers and end-users. It is just a three-minute walk to Reading Station and within 10 minutes of Oracle Shopping Mall & Reading High Street. This means that tenants have everything they need, from retail therapy to groceries, right on their doorstep.

Families prefer Reading Riverworks for its proximity to Ofsted-rated schools and it is just 12 minutes from the University of Reading, ranked top 35 in the UK.

Infrastructure Growth: Elizabeth line advantage

The Elizabeth Line has transformed Reading into a major connectivity hub. Travel times from here to London and beyond are impressive. Commuters can reach London Paddington in under 23 minutes^, Bond Street in 32 minutes^, Liverpool Street in 45 minutes^ and Oxford in 20 minutes^.

Besides, with £900 million invested in upgrading Reading Station and a further £750 million regeneration plan in the pipeline, including new offices, retail and leisure spaces — Reading is set to become more attractive for professionals, businesses and investors.

Investment market insights

Starting prices for a one-bedroom apartment in Reading Riverworks are £332,000 (INR 3.9 crore*) and for a two-bedroom apartment from £408,000 (INR 4.88 crore*). Rental yields are impressive as investors can make from 5.5% – 6.5%. The projected growth within Reading Riverworks is a +20.3% property price rise in the coming five years and the projected rental growth for the same period stands at +16.8%.

For Savvy Indian property buyers, these figures imply that they have sufficient time to raise additional funds before completion. UK mortgage options are also available. Benham and Reeves India offices in Mumbai and Delhi can offer in-depth guidance through every detail, liaising with the UK mortgage brokers.

Lifestyle benefits: Beyond numbers

Reading offers advantages beyond good numbers. Its enviable riverside location, a thriving high street, multiple retail outlets and multicultural events make it an ideal place for families, professionals and students to settle down in.

Imagine being a tenant in Riverside Riverworks and having the advantage of being within walking distance to multiple riverside restaurants, enjoying the Winter Wonderland Christmas fair or shopping at Primark, John Lewis and more. These urban lifestyle factors strengthen this development’s rental appeal.

How Benham and Reeves India can help

Our India team, based in two central locations, Mumbai and Delhi, works closely with our Directors in London and 21 London branches to ensure our Indian clientele benefits from end-to-end service that includes property selection, handling negotiation and paperwork, furnishing and handover of the property, tackling lettings and property management, post-purchase.

Over these years, our clients have preferred us over other agencies in the market as they can have face-to-face meetings right here in India - whether they are just exploring London property or looking for a holiday home.

We regularly host exclusive, private seminars and private consultations in India where you can meet with our property experts, receive updated UK market insights and explore the different financing options.

Visit our Delhi or Mumbai office today for a no-obligation consultation.

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