By Vanessa Carter

20 March 2026

With the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 now only 6 weeks away – Friday 1st May 2026, the government have been dotting the i’s and crossing t’s with the paperwork that landlords or their managing agents must provide to existing tenants and all new tenants in the future.

By Hattie Brandon

9 March 2026

Get ready for an incredible month of racing in the Cotswolds, headlined by the much-anticipated Cheltenham Festival this week, the premier event in the British jumps racing calendar.

By Elizabeth D’Allemagne

6 March 2026

Hear from Partner, Elizabeth D'Allemagne, as she reflects on how the landscape of estate agency has transformed over her 20-year career in the residential property industry. She also celebrates how fortunate we are at Butler Sherborn to work alongside an extraordinary group of talented women who continue to shape and strengthen our business.

By Sophie Lane

4 March 2026

January and February are traditionally a time of assessment in the Cotswolds property market. Conversations begin in earnest with market appraisals requested and plans discussed. With spring now underway, the outlook feels more defined, helping confidence to build as the market moves forward. We have been particularly busy with market appraisals in recent weeks; it seems many are firmly in the mindset to move this year and are making a good start by getting ahead with their preparation.

By Hattie Brandon

2 March 2026

Nestled in the picturesque village of Ewen, just a stone’s throw from Cirencester, this delightful 16th-century pub has long been a much-loved local landmark. Now, after a careful and considered restoration, The Wild Duck has officially reopened its doors and wow what a return it was!

By Hattie Brandon

18 February 2026

Few regions in the UK combine lifestyle appeal, long-term value and consistent demand quite like the Cotswolds. Despite periods of national market uncertainty, the Cotswolds continues to stand out as one of the country’s most resilient and desirable property markets, attracting homeowners, investors, and international buyers alike. So, what underpins this enduring strength?

By Hattie Brandon

16 February 2026

At Butler Sherborn, client experience sits at the heart of everything we do. Across sales and lettings, our teams pride themselves on professionalism, local knowledge and a truly personal approach. The following recent reviews from 2026 highlight just a few of the outstanding experiences our clients have shared.

By Katy Freeman

30 January 2026

January has seen us firmly up and running across the Cotswolds. Activity has been encouraging, with positive levels of interest and a busy start to the year. We have already agreed a good number of sales across our three offices in a range of different price points, which is a positive indicator of buyer intent following what was a very cautious 2025, with low confidence and many delays.

By Hattie Brandon

28 January 2026

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s something undeniably romantic about the idea of escaping to a cosy Cotswold cottage. Think honey-coloured stone walls, crackling log fires and soft lamplight spilling across plush sofas - perfect for long conversations, shared glasses of wine and slow, unhurried mornings. In winter, the Cotswolds reveal a quieter kind of beauty, with misty lanes, frosted fields and snug village pubs just a gentle stroll away. It’s a setting steeped in charm and warmth, and utterly quintessential in its British appeal.

By Vanessa Carter

26 January 2026

The government has made the decision to delay the introduction of the new EPC Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental properties. Originally scheduled to change in 2028, the government have now delayed this until 2030.

By Hattie Brandon

13 January 2026

As winter begins to loosen its grip on the Cotswolds, one of the most uplifting signs of the changing seasons quietly emerges, snowdrops. These delicate white flowers, often pushing through frost-hardened ground, bring a sense of hope and renewal, and nowhere is this more beautifully displayed than the snowdrops at Painswick Rococo Garden.

By Richard Greasby

12 January 2026

This has been a hot topic since the surprise announcements in the Autumn budget of 2024 and has threatened to turn upside down tax planning for farmers and the affordability of succession. The short article below captures the key facts and implications which have been debated from farmhouse kitchen tables up to the Government in Westminster and at every level in between…