News & Comment
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, market commentary and rural business insights from the Cotswolds property specialists.
September Market Comment - Hear From Sophie Lane
Despite economic uncertainty and cautious high-end buyers, the Cotswold market remains resilient. Well-presented homes continue to attract strong interest, highlighting the importance of pricing and preparation.
The Cotswold market has remained busy, with steady viewings from those who have to, or want to, move. However, the wider economy is not providing a great deal of confidence at present. The Autumn Budget has caused some buyers - particularly at the upper end of the market and those looking for...
September Market Comment
Inside Cirencester's Finest Townhouses
Set back from a picturesque Cotswold street in the heart of Cirencester’s historic town centre, these exceptional Grade II* Listed townhouses offer a rare blend of classical grandeur and contemporary elegance.
Inside Cirencester's Finest Townhouses
Back British Farming: Celebrating a decade of support
Today marks ten years of Back British Farming Day—a milestone that highlights a decade of unwavering public support and growing awareness of the importance of British agriculture.
Back British Farming: Celebrating a Decade of Support
Renters' Reform Bill Returns To The Commons
Earlier this week, the Renters’ Reform Bill returned to the House of Commons for consideration of the proposed amendments put forward by the House of Lords.
Renters' Reform Bill Returns To The Commons
Richard Greasby Runs Another Ultra Marathon - Running In a Land Of Fire & Ice
There was a certain inevitability that soon after my double marathon in the Atlas Mountains in 2024 that I would be open to another challenge whilst legs, health and my wonderfully supportive wife Carol allowed. This has all followed a growing, but unplanned, running adventure since 2019 with 14 ultra marathons and over 6000 training miles (including 100-ish half-marathon training runs). Needless to say, my physio is seeing more of me than ever!
Iceland Ultra Marathon
Then & Now - Can you spot who is who?
We’ve dug into the archives and asked our team to share a photo of themselves from their younger years. Can you match the childhood faces to our team members?
The Team - A Blast from the past
Helen Whitfield - Market Comment
The last couple of months over the summer holidays have been unexpectedly busy for the Butler Sherborn residential teams. Traditionally, the property market tends to slow down during the school break, as many families travel abroad and shift their focus away from house hunting. However, the summer of 2025 has defied expectations.
Helen Whitfield - Market Comment
Preparing To Sell Your Home
Instruct a solicitor at an early stage to review your title and title plan before taking your property to market. Obtaining legal advice at the outset allows any potential issues to be identified and addressed in advance, significantly reducing the risk of delays or complications later in the process.
Preparing To Sell Your Home
Rare Cotswold Home Opportunities
Four rare and compelling Cotswold home-project opportunities, each of which offers unique scope for restoration, development, and bespoke build.
Rare Cotswold Home Opportunities
Pub Of The Month - The Hollow Bottom: Iconic Horse Racing Pub Reopens
One of the Cotswolds’ most iconic racing pubs, The Hollow Bottom, has reopened!
Pub Of The Month - The Hollow Bottom: Iconic Horse Racing Pub Reopens
Butler Sherborn is delighted to sponsor the Members Marquee, Moreton Show - Saturday 6th September
Moreton Show is one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious one-day agricultural shows. It’s a celebration of British farming, rural traditions, and community spirit.
Butler Sherborn is delighted to sponsor the Members Marquee, Moreton Show - Saturday 6th September
Drought Tolerant Plants By Oxford Garden Designs
After the long, hot, dry spring and summer the impact of climate change in most of our gardens is obvious. Establishing that pristine, green stripy lawn has been a challenge this summer, and, given the shortage of water in our reservoirs, not sustainable. Many of our favourite garden plants have fried, shrivelled, or even died so it seems inevitable to me that us green-fingered folk will have to make some changes in our approach to maintaining gardens.
Drought Tolerant Plants By Oxford Garden Designs
Mortgage Rates - Recent Developments
Charlie Huxley, the founder of Huxmor Limited, discusses the recent developments in mortgage rates. While the changes may not be dramatic, they create a vital opportunity for homebuyers and landlords to take decisive action and leverage on strategic advantages.
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