
Market comment from Sam Butler, Senior Partner Butler Sherborn

Thanks to an unprepared mini budget, and one that was not supported by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), shock waves have reverberated through the property market.
Interest rates have risen sharply, quickly catching out buyers and sellers. Unsurprisingly, confidence has been knocked.
Our feeling is that interest rates were on the rise and would have reached the 6% levels in the spring in any event, but the mismanagement of the economy by the Government has been the catalyst.
We have seen prices make a 5% downward adjustment over the last two weeks, but with buyers remaining committed to buying a house in the Cotswolds.
Fundamentally, we believe the market remains strong; for the last two years there has been an imbalance between a shortage of stock and an abundance of buyers.
There are no significant signs of this changing, but we all dislike uncertainty. On the flip side, The Cotswolds remains a hugely attractive area in which to live and to buy your forever home".
To discuss this or any other property matters, Contact Sam Butler on 01285 883740 or sam@butlersherborn.co.uk

Why the Cotswolds Remains One of the Strongest Property Markets in the UK
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?
Why the Cotswolds Remains One of the Strongest Property Markets in the UK
A Personal Approach to Property: Client Experiences with Butler Sherborn
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.
A Personal Approach to Property: Client Experiences with Butler Sherborn
January Market Comment
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.
January Market Comment
Three Quintessential Cotswold Cottages – Full of Character & Charm
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.
Three Quintessential Cotswold Cottages – Full of Character & Charm





