Sam Butler

Sam Butler FRICS

Senior Partner

Sam is a specialist in the valuation, negotiation, sale and purchase of country houses, cottages, farms and estates.

As founding partner he oversees the firm's rural business and property team and also the lettings department.

Educated at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Sam has been based in Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire since 1980.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, an RICS Registered Valuer and an experienced auctioneer and expert witness.


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Broughton Hall

SMOOTH MOVE – Simple steps taken in advance to prepare the way for a smooth move

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.

SMOOTH MOVE – Simple steps taken in advance to prepare the way for a smooth move
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Bonfire night

Things that Go Bang in the Night – Halloween & Guy Fawkes in the Cotswolds!

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!

Things that Go Bang in the Night – Halloween & Guy Fawkes in the Cotswolds!
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Pumpkin

Cotswold Residential Market - Stow-on-the-Wold – Helen Whitfield

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.

Cotswold Residential Market - Stow-on-the-Wold – Helen Whitfield
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Ben Way

Ben Way, Head of Butler Sherborn Equestrian - Rounds Up the Eventing Season 2024 with Badminton Qualification

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.

Ben Way, Head of Butler Sherborn Equestrian - Rounds Up the Eventing Season 2024 with Badminton Qualification
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