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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…
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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…
Read more Harry GladwinOne of the latest reports from Rightmove suggests that the rise in property prices this month is the lowest in seven years, however they also report that traffic to their site is up 5 per cent when compared with the same time last year. This suggests that there is a backlog of pent up demand.…
Read more Jonathan BramwellHow to be a good sport – The Cotswolds is a mecca for outdoor pursuits and TBS launches its new website tool. Jonathan Bramwell speaks to Country Life The Cotswolds is far more than just pretty houses and beautiful countryside. This week’s Country Life focuses on the various top class sporting activities that the area…
Read more Jonathan Bramwell89% of The Buying Solution’s searches are education related. Jonathan Bramwell speaks to The Times today about the premiums associated and which state secondary schools in the Cotswolds are the most popular. Jonathan Bramwell Head of The Buying Solution says; “The state schools in Cheltenham and the surrounding villages are a magnet for those moving…
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