Frequently Asked Questions

Rent

Tenants permitted charges
New Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) signed on or after 1st June 2019 Tenants may be asked to pay the following permitted payments before or during their tenancy: Security Deposit • For rents up to... read more
Common questions about renting
Answered to some of the questions most commonly asked by tenants. What is the referencing process? Butler Sherborn employs a third-party company to carry out referencing checks on all applicants... read more
Your guide to renting a property
A guide to the renting process. You’ve decided you want to rent a property in the beautiful Cotswolds. When you contact us, we register your full details. We require your name, address, email,... read more

Let

Landlord Fees
What fees can you expect to pay as a landlord? Here's an overview of our fees and what you may expect to pay if you are a landlord with property in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the surrounding... read more
Common questions about letting
Answers to some of the questions most commonly asked by landlords. What can I do to maximise my rental income? Following our free market appraisal we will offer advice to you in the form of a... read more
A guide to letting your property
Once you’ve decided to let out your property, the letting process can seem daunting. Here is our guide to making this as easy as possible. Our fees and recommendations for letting a property are set... read more

Buy

Why buy through Butler Sherborn?
Why buy through Butler Sherborn? Let Butler Sherborn help you buy your property in Cirencester, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxford, Wantage. Specialists in the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire property... read more
Common questions about buying property
Answers to some of the questions most commonly asked by home buyers. When do I have to take out home insurance? You are legally responsible for your new property from the moment that you exchange... read more
Finding the right mortgage
We can help you find the mortgage that is right for you. As an estate agent, we don’t sell mortgages, but we work closely with independent mortgage advisers John Charcol to provide our buyers with... read more

Sell

Maximising sale value
Maximising the value when selling your property.  If you’re selling, or planning to sell, your residential property, in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire or Warwickshire areas, you’ve come to the right... read more
Energy performance certificates
Everything you need to know about Energy Performance Certificates.  An EPC rates the energy efficiency and the environmental impact of a property. All properties bought, sold or rented require an EPC... read more
Your guide to the selling process
A step-by-step guide to selling your property. So, you’ve decided to put your property on the market. What happens now? Here’s our step-by-step guide to selling your house. Step One – Getting your... read more
Common questions about selling your property
Answers to some of the questions most commonly asked by property sellers.  How long will it take to sell my house? Every property we market is different so it is impossible to give a simple answer.... read more