The Butler Sherborn Team would like to wish all their clients, friends and connections a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing many of you in 2025.

This year’s Advent Market and Light Switch On will be held on Saturday 30th November followed by a supersized Advent Market on Sunday 1st December.

The Cotswolds are extremely fortunate to be able to offer some of the most beautiful and spoiling spas in the country. Coupled with rural tranquillity, these havens of relaxation offer a blissful escape from the hurly burly of the Christmas festivities. There is exceptional walking, and cycling, and even wild swimming for the courageous, in the Cotswolds!

Just a very short walk from the centre of Burford, The Carpenters Arms is a cosy family run pub with a large garden and plenty of parking.

By Sam Butler

8 November 2024

The majority of the American voters have awarded Donald Trump a resounding victory. The populace has spoken and the new administration has significant power. With the extent of the majority, certainty has been secured.

Rachel Reeves appears to have trodden with ten league boots across the rural community of the entire country with her announcements in last week’s budget.

By Sam Butler

31 October 2024

In the event, after much anticipation and speculation The Chancellor has announced little which will directly affect the Cotswolds residential property market.

The Cotswolds hums with activity in the run up to Christmas with Christmas Markets and Fairs popping up in many of the villages and market squares. From locally made crafts and decorations to wonderful local produce, there is a truly brilliant selection of gifts and foods for all tastes and palates. The centres of the villages are subsumed by the wafting smells of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread spices.

By Helen Whitfield

17 October 2024

Currently, in the UK, on average one in three house sales fall through. This is often due to surprises during a conveyance, and buyer fatigue at the length the process can take. There are simple steps Sellers and Buyers can take in advance to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible. The key approach is to reduce as many ‘sales irritants’ as you can and to be well prepared in advance. Unexpected matters will inevitably arise, but with plenty of preparation these will be easier to resolve.

The Cotswolds offer endless activities for all ages in the run up to Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations the following weekend, from scary attractions, and pumpkin carving to big bangs, bonfires and fireworks!

By Helen Whitfield

8 October 2024

The residential market around Stow-on-the-Wold has been incredibly active during this current period of political uncertainty, and there have been some notable sales. Many properties are still selling privately under competitive bidding. That being said, the headline guide price needs to be realistic, and the best results are still on the turnkey properties.

By Ben Way

3 October 2024

As we head into October, the 2024 eventing season is drawing to a close, with the last couple of events left to go for some of the younger horses. Many of the older horses have already started their winter holidays, where they get an eight week break out in the fields.