Our story
Our ambition is to challenge preconceptions by offering an honest and more personable approach to selling homes, within our local communities:
Navigating your move together.
This is the mission statement of Whitaker Seager, a firm of estate agents. We operate in the Cotswolds, specialising in Stroud and Cirencester and the surrounding villages in this beautiful and sought-after part of the country.
We are Liz Whitaker-Street and Amy Seager and we have a wealth of experience in helping people to buy and sell houses. As directors, one or other of us, ably assisted by our Senior Negotiators Rachel Pugh and Jason Rees will guide the client through the whole sales process. We are committed to sharing the benefit of our experience: we combine honesty, integrity and a friendly approach with sound professional advice.
During our years in the business, we have dealt with a whole range of properties, from apartments and modern developments to family homes and beyond to equestrian properties and country houses. Now, while our focus is on the middle to higher end of the market, we can help whatever your property needs may be.
One thing that really sets us apart is how well we know the area having been born and brought up here.
Liz Whitaker - Street
Director
My family has farmed in the hamlet of Syde, near Birdlip since the 1930s. I attended local schools and then college before joining a firm of estate agents in Cheltenham. I now live in Perrott’s Brook, near Cirencester, with my husband Ian and daughter Amelia who currently attends Deer Park school. Bella and Bear, our two black Labradors complete the family and we all appreciate the great dog walks and many dog-friendly pubs we have on our doorstep.
Most of my friends and family still live in the area and, having lived all my life in various villages surrounding Cirencester, I love the fact that every time I pop into town I’ll bump into someone I know.
Amy Seager
Director
I’m from Malmesbury where I grew up and attended school. I now live in Chalford, near Stroud with my husband Adam and our two young daughters, Edie and Nell, who both go to Chalford Hill School - not forgetting Artie our beloved Sproodle!
I love the friendliness of everyone in our village community and how breathtakingly beautiful the surrounding countryside is. Although that never gets boring, it’s an added bonus that we are still just a hop, skip and a jump from city life.
Rachel Pugh
Senior Sales Negotiator
The beautiful Stroud valleys have been my home for most of my life. I spent my childhood in the village of Brimscombe and attended local schools before pursuing a career in estate agency which took me to Bristol and London before returning to the Cotswolds. I live on the outskirts of Eastington village with my family, which includes Whisper the cat and Barkley, our lovable adopted dog. I love walking in the surrounding fields and valleys.
Ever the ambassador for this gorgeous part of the world, I cannot imagine living and working anywhere else! It is a real privilege to help people buy and sell their homes in this special part of the Cotswolds.
Jason Rees
Senior Negotiator
I’ve worked in estate agency in Gloucestershire for many years, and my favourite part of the job is conducting viewings on our clients’ stunning homes.
I was born in Gloucester but spent my early years in Hong Kong. I particularly enjoy travelling to the Far East when I get the chance to, and my other passions include classic cars and gardening.
I ran my own business in the automotive legal industry for 25 years before moving to estate agency.
The Cotswolds has been my home for most of my life and I now live in the village of Coates near Cirencester where I help to run a wildflower planting project.
Eric Bullion
Sales Assistant
After a 45-year career as an art teacher, I decided I was ready to take on a new challenge, and when an opportunity came up to work with Whitaker Seager, I happily made the move to estate agency. I’m thoroughly enjoying being part of the team and working in this stunning area. The best part of my job is undoubtedly the people I get to meet.
I’ve lived in Malmesbury for over 60 years and enjoy spending time with my two daughters and four granddaughters, not to mention our two border terriers, Stella and Coco.
I pursue my passion for rugby in my spare time, refereeing for local teams and working for the RFU as a timekeeper in the Premiership.
Fiona Gillingham
I have lived in the Stroud Valleys for over 30 years, moving to Oakridge in 2011. My husband Andrew and I live with Arthur the Border Collie and cats Ted and Norman. Our six boys, who all attended local schools, are now busy pursuing careers.
Property is my passion: as well as working with the fabulous Whitaker Seager team, I run a property renovation business with my husband.
In my spare time I love looking after our three lively granddaughters, taking trips in our camper van and walking in the gorgeous local countryside.
Alison Rowney
I grew up in Stroud where I attended primary and secondary school and, while I’ve moved house myself several times, I choose to remain in Stroud because of its beautiful surroundings and excellent amenities.
I love taking our very fluffy, friendly puppy on walks with my two daughters through the stunning landscape with breathtaking views of the local woods and commons.
My background is in nursing and HR management but I’ve always wanted to be an estate agent! I’m excited to help others find their forever home or to guide them on their next housing adventure.
Having spent a combined total of 35 years at Hamptons International, we have gained a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience of properties in this area.
Having previously spent a combined total of 35 years at Hamptons International before founding Whitaker Seager, we gained a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience of properties in this area.
Having learnt a lot from working for an international company, we are now using our experience to give an especially personal and individual approach at what can be, if mishandled, one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. We will be with our clients all the way giving them the confidence of knowing that we, Liz and Amy ably assisted by Rachel and Jason, will be by their side, investing time and care in every step of the process.