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Stroud labelled ‘the chichi place to be’ and ‘the new neighbourhood to know.’

Voted best place to live by The Sunday Times in 2021, Stroud has been labelled ‘the chichi place to be’ and ‘the new neighbourhood to know.’ In an article by Matthew Bell The Sunday Times points to an influx of household names, including Liam Gallagher, who is regularly spotted…

Local Estate Agent Whitaker Seager celebrate 5 Year anniversary with a generous donation

Stroud based Estate Agents, Whitaker Seager are celebrating a successful five-years in business on Saturday, 1st March 2025 by donating a generous £1,000 to local Stroud and Cirencester community organisation, The Long Table, a non-profit business dedicated to feeding change, one bite at a time.…

Electrical Installation Condition Report: what is it and do you need one?

What is an EICR? EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. Put simply, it is a report carried out by a qualified electrician to check that a property’s electrical installations meet the required government safety standard. In carrying out a report, the electrician’s aim is…

Selling Your Home? Here’s How to Upgrade Your Decor Ready for the Spring Market

If you’re thinking of selling your home this spring, now is the perfect time to give it a refresh and repaint. First impressions are everything, and with a few thoughtful enhancements and improvements, you can get your home market-ready in no time and impress those…

Where there’s a will…there’s peace of mind

For many of us, writing a will is something that hovers around the top of our to do list for months if not years. We know it’s important but hey, life’s busy right?! It can wait until tomorrow. The thing is, if you’re a property…

Everything You Need to Know About Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam has been in the spotlight recently, and if your home has this type of insulation in the roof space or you’re thinking of installing it, it’s vital you do your research to ensure the best outcome. Here’s what you need to know. What…

Why Using a Mortgage Broker is a Game-Changer 🏡

Buying a home can be as nerve-wracking as it is exciting, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A mortgage broker might just be the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. Let’s dive into why teaming up with a broker could save you time,…

Whitaker Seager named as one of the very best estate agents in the UK

Whitaker Seager has been identified as one of the top estate agents in the UK and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2025 – the most comprehensive review UK agencies. The Best Estate Agent Guide was created to help sellers and landlords find…

Don’t Panic! There’s Still Time to Buy Before Stamp Duty Increases

If you’re thinking about buying a property but are worried there’s not enough time before the stamp duty rate increases next year, fear not! Now is the perfect time to buy. Find out more… There’s no time like the present to start your property buying…

YOUR PUB NEEDS YOU! Whitaker Seager Backs Community Bid to Save Chalford Village Inn

Pubs have been an integral part of British life for centuries, bringing communities together and providing a welcoming watering hole for generations of families. Local pubs are at the heart of community life – a place to eat, drink and forge new friendships. When Whitaker…

British Property Award winners for the third successive year

Whitaker Seager have just won the British Property Award for Painswick & Nailsworth, for the third successive year. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Whitaker Seager have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards…

New Trading Standards Guidance on Property Listings Information Gets a Thumbs Up from Estate Agents

Whitaker Seager has welcomed the publication of new guidance which aims to improve material information given in property listings. Under Consumer Protection Regulations, estate agents are already obliged to include important information in listings that can help consumers make a decision about a property. But…

How to make the most of your garden space whatever the size

Having spent a lot of time indoors, more and more homeowners are rethinking their priorities and considering a move away from the city to the rural countryside. Being able to work from home and reap the benefits of a bigger garden and wide open spaces…

Preparing your home for sale

You want to ensure that when buyers see your home, they are able to see the property’s full potential. By helping potential buyers to picture how amazing the building could be, you not only will receive better offers, but you should also find that your…

Whitaker Seager win two awards in EA Masters 2024

🏆 For the third consecutive year, we are delighted to have scooped not one, but two awards at this year’s EA Masters 2024, winning the GOLD Sales medal AND Top 500 sales in the Best Estate Agents Guide. These independent awards rigorously assess every estate…

Avening: a flourishing village with royal connections

Located between Nailsworth and Tetbury, Avening is a lively and popular village set in idyllic Cotswold countryside with great links to nearby commuter towns and cities. With a population of over 1,000, the village has much to offer. For starters, there’s a primary school, playing…

Kemble: There’s more to this village than its direct trains to London

With trains reaching London Paddington in just over an hour, Kemble has long attracted commuters searching to balance a fast-paced working life in the capital with downtime immersed in the beauty of the Cotswolds. The 6.30am train was fondly christened the Pinstripe Express after its…

Whitaker Seager have won the British Property Award for Painswick & Nailsworth, for the second successive year.

Whitaker Seager have just won the British Property Award for Painswick & Nailsworth, for the second successive year. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Whitaker Seager have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards…

Box is a bijoux beauty and a haven of peace

A quiet village with a vibrant heart, Box is situated on the edge of Minchinhampton Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest owned by the National Trust. The market town of Minchinhampton with its cafes, pubs, shops and primary school is a mile away with…

Eastcombe: a hilltop village with a thriving community

The attractive hilltop village of Eastcombe has all the charm of a traditional Cotswold village – narrow winding lanes, honey-coloured cottages and beautiful views across the valleys – as well as a lively community spirit. Its local amenities (the village has a shop and post…

Amberley: a pretty Cotswold village with far reaching views

Nestled on the side of a hill and the edge of Minchinhampton Common, Amberley has spectacular views across the Nailsworth and Woodchester valleys. Cotswold stone cottages, some dating back to the Middle Ages, are dotted around the village, which lies 2 miles south of Stroud…

The village of Bisley, a hidden historic gem

The pretty village of Bisley, four miles from Stroud, has all the charm of its Cotswold neighbours while enjoying a quiet existence away from the traditional tourist trail. Set on a plateau in a picturesque landscape of streams, woodland and valleys, it is dotted with…

Cirencester has been named the best place to live in the South West by The Sunday Times.

An expert judging panel visited locations across the UK, chatting to local people and looking at transport links and schools, to discover the best places to live in 2023. And Cirencester was crowned winner of the South West region. Its position in the paper’s prestigious…

Whitaker Seager receives national recognition at the EA Masters 2023

Whitaker Seager has attained the high standards necessary to be awarded with the property industry’s most prestigious mark of excellence. Every year, a rigorous assessment is carried out of every estate and letting agent in the country. There are 15,000 estate agencies and each one…

Oakridge: this bijou collection of 5 hamlets is home to a thriving community

The Gloucestershire village of Oakridge is a perfect example. Situated on the outskirts of Stroud, Oakridge is made up of five hamlets: Oakridge Lynch, Far Oakridge, Waterlane, Bournes Green and Tunley. Oakridge Lynch , the heart of the village, was once a flourishing focal point…

The Duntisbournes: the epitome of Cotswold beauty

The Duntisbourne valley – incorporating Duntisbourne Abbots, Duntisbourne Leer, Middle Duntisbourne and Duntisbourne Rouse – lies between Cheltenham and Cirencester making it a highly desirable location for those searching for houses for sale in Cotswolds villages or looking to relocate to the Cotswolds but still…

Private Sewerage Systems: What you NEED to know

Let’s face it, nobody ever wants to talk about sewage, just as we avoid thinking about death and taxes, but that doesn’t mean it will just go away. So take a deep breath and let’s go in… Did you know that it is unlawful for…

South Cerney: the best of both worlds

Founded by Saxon settlers in 999, South Cerney is now a bustling village complete with three pubs, All Hallows church (which has Norman origins), a doctor’s surgery, dental practice and pharmacy, a post office (with a deli attached), cafes, a Church of England primary school,…

Minchinhampton: a thriving Cotswold town

Pretty honey-coloured cottages line narrow sloping streets that wind their way from the centre where the 17th century market house, an important reminder of the town’s past connections to the flourishing medieval wool trade, stands proud alongside the Market Square war memorial. This ancient town…

The Charms of Chalford

Chalford (which incorporates Chalford, Chalford Vale and Chalford Hill) is nestled between Stroud and Cirencester, situated in and above the Golden Valley with the River Frome running below. The village is steeped in a rich history, with discoveries of ancient settlements and Roman remains as…