Nov 27, 2025

The 2025 Budget & the Gloucestershire Property Market: Why Buyers & Sellers Can Still Move with Confidence

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The 2025 Budget brought plenty of dramatic headlines – tax rises, changes for high-value properties, and whispers of slowing market conditions. But here in Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Quedgeley, Abbeymead, Longlevens and the surrounding villages, the reality on the ground is far more positive.

At Michael Tuck Estate & Letting Agents, we’re seeing steady demand, motivated buyers, and a strong flow of new instructions. And despite the noise, the fundamentals of the local market remain solid.

Gloucester & Tewkesbury Property Market After the Budget: What It Really Means for You

The national headlines don’t tell the full story — especially not for Gloucestershire.

While the Budget introduced tax changes affecting higher-value properties and some landlords, most homes in Gloucester and Tewkesbury fall well below those thresholds, meaning the real impact for everyday buyers and sellers is minimal.
Instead, the local market continues to benefit from:

  • A strong first-time buyer audience supported by competitive mortgage deals

  • Growing families upsizing within popular areas like Churchdown, Brockworth and Kingsway

  • A steady stream of people relocating to Gloucester and Tewkesbury for excellent transport links and value

  • Consistent rental demand, keeping investor interest alive

In other words — the market is very much open, active and moving.

Why Now Is Still a Good Time to Sell in Gloucester & Tewkesbury

1. Local Demand Remains Strong

Houses in areas such as Abbeymead, Longlevens, Barnwood, Walton Cardiff and Mitton continue to attract multiple viewings thanks to their schools, green spaces and commuter routes.

Buyers are still searching daily for:

  • 2–3 bed starter homes

  • Family homes with gardens

  • Modern new builds

  • Character properties in central Tewkesbury

If you’re selling, there is no shortage of qualified buyers.

2. The Budget Hasn’t Impacted Typical Gloucestershire Homes

The tax changes mainly affect:

  • Properties worth over £2 million

  • High-earning landlords

  • Large investment portfolios

This is not the profile of the typical Gloucester or Tewkesbury homeowner, meaning buyers haven’t been scared away — and sellers aren’t losing out.

3. Reduced “uncertainty” gives people confidence to move

Many sellers had been “waiting to see” what the Budget would hold. Now that the details are out, we’re seeing:

  • More valuations

  • More instructions

  • Serious buyers re-entering the market

With clarity comes confidence — which benefits sellers.

Why Buyers in Gloucester & Tewkesbury Shouldn’t Wait

🔹 Mortgage approvals across the UK have been rising, showing buyers are still active
🔹 Gloucester & Tewkesbury offer better value compared to many areas of the South West
🔹 Properties here tend to hold their value due to strong infrastructure and schools

For first-time buyers, families, and relocators, Gloucestershire remains one of the best value-for-money areas in the region.

Whether you’re eyeing Kingsway, Innsworth, Coopers Edge or Tewkesbury town centre – choice is strong, and new stock is coming to market weekly.

Gloucester & Tewkesbury Market Snapshot (Q4 2025)

  • High levels of buyer enquiries, especially for homes under £400,000

  • Faster-than-expected turnaround within popular postcodes (GL1, GL2, GL4, GL50–GL51)

  • Rental demand exceeding supply, keeping landlord interest steady

  • Continued appetite from London and Bristol relocators seeking better value

Despite the national headlines, locally the market remains stable, active and opportunity-rich.

Thinking of Moving? Michael Tuck Is Here to Help

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell in Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Quedgeley, Churchdown or surrounding villages, the team at Michael Tuck can give you a clear picture of:

  • Your property’s true value

  • The best time to list

  • What buyers are currently looking for

  • How to maximise your sale price

  • The strongest areas for buying or investing

We’ve helped thousands of local homeowners move with confidence — and we’d love to help you too.

📞 Get Your Free Market Valuation Today

The Budget hasn’t stopped the property market, and it certainly hasn’t stopped Gloucester and Tewkesbury.

If you’d like personalised advice or a free, no-obligation valuation:

👉 Call your local Michael Tuck branch
👉 Book your valuation online
👉 Pop in for a friendly chat about your next move

The world didn’t end after the Budget — and the Gloucester/Tewkesbury property market is still full of opportunity.
Let’s help you make the most of it.

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I have been a customer of Michael Tuck Lettings in Abbeymead for coming up to 2 years now.

I would like to highlight Kurt and James for there forever ending support and excellent communication. Their joint efforts have filled me with confidence in the ability to keep my family safe in a home we love.

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Miles especially went above and beyond with sales chasing when I think most other people would have probably given up! Really happy with the service.

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