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Harry GladwinDemand for rural homes and properties in northern cities has meant the property prices have remained very strong post lockdown according to Zoopla. Harry Gladwin, Partner at The Buying Solution, says that multi million pound homes in the Cotswolds have been selling for up to 20% over guide price. ‘…some have been bidding competitively because…
Read more Harry GladwinAs many more people look to move to the Cotswolds areas, two distinct camps are forming according to The Telegraph. This year, so far, local agents Heaton & Partners have seen a 20% increase in buyers wanting to be in the Cotswolds over other second home spots such as the South West and Berkshire. “Discretion…
Read more Harry GladwinJeremy Clarkson is famous for many things but being a vegetarian isn’t one of them! However, according to a survey by Experian, his home town of Chipping Norton is one of the most vegetarian friendly places in the UK. Cranleigh tops the list with Chipping Norton coming in at number 10. According to analysis by…
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Jonathan BramwellThroughout the 19th and 20th centuries a string of literary luminaries and artists called The Cotswolds home – The Mitford sisters, John Singer Sergent and Laurie Lee to name but a few. Nowadays with the festivals, galleries and cultural hubs it continues to attract a certain crowd. Country Life highlights that 70% of the UK’s…
Read more Harry GladwinAlbert Einstein said ‘…in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’ – this statement is particularly true of today’s property market and it could be the time to bag a bargain. New figures released by Nationwide highlight that there was an increase in the number of buyers in August, albeit a slight one. According to Knight…
Read more Harry GladwinGovernment figures show that record numbers of people are moving out of London – 340,500 in 2018. Many are looking to live close to clubs with London style facilities, spas, restaurants, gyms and the chance to mingle with like minded people. The Newt in Somerset, whilst not a members club itself, is the latest in luxury…
Read more Jonathan BramwellThis week Country Life published its Cotswolds Focus – Jonathan Bramwell, Head of The Buying Solution, discusses his thoughts on one of the key drivers for a move. Whatever the economic weather one of the key reasons for a move to the Cotswolds is the array of good schools. Jonathan Bramwell says that the local…
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