Meet Adam
A different approach to estate agency.
After two decades in the property industry, I deliberately stepped away from the corporate high street model. I wanted to build an agency where clients receive dedicated, director-level advice from day one until completion.
By taking on fewer clients, I can invest properly in uncompromising marketing and highly strategic pricing. You work directly with me—no juniors, no handoffs, no generic scripts.
- 20 years' local Cotswolds experience
- £130m+ transacted across Gloucestershire
- Direct 1-to-1 director service from start to finish
Local Commentary
Living in Edge.
Edge sits on the western lip of the Cotswold escarpment, elevated above the Severn Vale at a point where the scarp turns from south to north, maximising the westward view. From the village, on a clear day, the visibility extends to the Black Mountains of Wales. The Edgemoor Inn, a 19th-century Cotswold stone inn built in the late 1800s and known today for panoramic terrace views and local ales, is midway along the Cotswold Way and draws visitors from across the region. It functions as a genuine village pub as well as a destination, which matters for community character.
The village is within the Painswick school catchment and close enough to Stroud to qualify for Stroud secondary catchments, giving families meaningful choice. Stroud is approximately 3 miles by car. Painswick, with its full range of independent shops, cafes, and the famous churchyard yews, is 2 miles north on the A4173. For buyers, Edge offers something that Painswick cannot: more modest price points, the same escarpment setting, and an address with its own distinct identity.
Curated Portfolio
Selected Properties.
Homes in and around Edge.
Local Market Data
What homes actually sell for in Edge.
Online valuation tools only see postcode averages—they can't see your view, your plot, or the character of your home. Real sold data from HM Land Registry and ONS statistics show that two homes on the same street can trade very differently. That is why I appraise every home in person based on hard evidence, not a computer algorithm.
Average Sold Price
£631,000
Based on recent Land Registry filings
Valuation Basis
1-to-1
In-person evidence appraisal
The Evidence
What actually secures the best price.
The outcome of a sale is largely decided at the start—in how a home is presented, how it is launched, and whether the price is set to the evidence rather than to hope.
Get those right and the market responds quickly. Get them wrong and even a great home can sit while its best few weeks of attention quietly drain away. That early window is the most valuable asset you have.
of homes launched at the right price go under offer, vs 32% of those reduced.
Rightmove Data
Homes priced right sell in ~21 days versus 47 days for those later reduced.
Rightmove Data
more likely to fall through if the price is changed during marketing.
Rightmove Data
The Personal Difference
Adam Clegg vs High-Street Branches
The difference between director-level personal service and high-volume corporate processing.
Traditional Corporate Model
High Street Agent- A rotating team, so you rarely deal with the same person twice.
- Viewings run by junior staff who don't know your home or its story.
- Valuations shaped by monthly branch targets as much as real evidence.
- Sales progression handed over to an offsite call-centre department.
- Bound by strict corporate scripts and nine-to-five office hours.
- Answerable primarily to regional sales targets and head office.
The Independent Partnership
Adam Clegg- You deal directly with me, the business owner, from first call to completion.
- I conduct every single viewing and offer negotiation personally.
- Pricing built on real evidence, backed by a joint degree and master's in property and planning.
- I manage your sales progression directly through to key handover.
- Deep local knowledge and accessible well beyond standard office hours.
- Truly independent, so my advice answers only to your best interests.
The Philosophy
There are two things we can control together to secure your sale: Marketing and Pricing.
I cannot move the wider market, but together we control how your home is presented and priced within it. A good sale comes from strong presentation paired with honest, evidence-led pricing. I do not rely on hope - I work to secure the best outcome the market will give.
Uncompromising
Marketing.
Great results start with presentation. In practice the first viewing now happens on a screen, so a home has to earn attention there first. I photograph and present your home as a destination, not a listing - editorial-grade imagery, considered design, and prose that tells the story of the property rather than describing it.
Evidence-led
Pricing.
Pricing well is both an art and a science. It rests on real evidence, but the final read takes considered judgement and experience. My degree-level education in valuation methodology sits behind the honest, data-led figure I give you, so your home is priced to protect its value and secure the best outcome.
The Momentum Curve
(Accurately Priced)
(Overvalued)
Editorial Presentation
Every home gets the same treatment: editorial-grade photography, considered design, and prose that sells the place rather than just describing it.
Recent sales, and what made the difference.
STILL MEADOW, SLIMBRIDGE
On the market with another agent for over a year. No sale.
I took on the instruction, relaunched with fresh marketing and sold it within six weeks. Rose and Michael Clift were able to downsize into a bungalow near their family.
"Adam was absolutely amazing and extremely helpful throughout the process of selling their property and eventually moving to be near us."
Beverley Clift, on behalf of Rose and Michael Clift
16 BLUE CEDAR CLOSE, YATE
Two high street agents. Neither delivered. I relaunched the property, managed a fall-through, restructured the transaction and completed the sale effectively.
"We had nothing but trouble with high street estate agents and next to no communication from them. I then decided to list with Adam and I can honestly say he did what was asked, was really proactive in getting people in to view and has been immensely helpful throughout the process."
Nikki Gear
ELMFIELD HOUSE, EBLEY
Stalled with another agent. I relaunched it, found the right buyer and saw the sale through - allowing Ros and Anthony to move into their retirement home, and a family to move into theirs.
"A true professional, succeeding where large organisations have failed."
Anthony Scott-Hodgetts
The Secure Reservation Guarantee.
33%
FALL-THROUGH RISK
National Average
Over one-third (33%) of all UK home sales collapse before exchange, costing sellers thousands in wasted fees.
5%
SECURE PIPELINE
Secure Reservation
By requiring a mutual financial commitment on day one, we reduce the transaction collapse rate to under 5%.
As an additional layer of protection, I can utilise a legally binding Secure Reservation Agreement. When a buyer makes an offer, both you and the buyer sign an agreement with a binding financial commitment.
How the Reservation Works
Both parties sign the Reservation Agreement establishing compensation paid by the defaulting party if they break the deal before exchange.
The buyer is granted a period of exclusivity to complete the purchase, legally locking out competitors and securing the agreed price.
If the buyer breaks the agreement, our partnered legal provider guarantees the compensation to you directly.
The “Sale Ready” Option.
Securing your transaction early.
For properties where speed and transaction security are paramount, I offer the option to list under my Sale Ready Framework. By instructing our partnered legal team to prepare the contracts and order local authority searches on day one, we compile the entire legal pack in the background while marketing your home.
The moment you accept an offer, the complete contract pack is instantly delivered to the buyer's solicitor - bypassing the typical six-week delay and accelerating your timeline to exchange.
- Title & Property Information Forms
Completed and verified on day one.
- Local Authority Searches
Ordered immediately, bypassing council backlogs.
- Draft Contract Pack
Instantly sent to the buyer's solicitor the moment you accept an offer.
“An unhurried appraisal produces a far superior outcome.”
— Adam Clegg
Local Expertise
Selling in Edge: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes you different from a high-street agent?
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You deal with me directly from valuation to completion. No juniors, no call centres, and I conduct every viewing myself.
When is the right time to sell in Painswick?
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When your home is ready and priced to the current evidence. I'm happy to talk through where the local market sits before you commit to anything.
How do I book a valuation?
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Book online, or call or email me directly. It's free, with no obligation.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Painswick?
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There are no upfront fees. You pay a simple, competitive commission only when your Painswick home sells, agreed clearly at your free valuation.
How long does it take to sell a house in Painswick?
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It depends on the property and the asking price. Homes priced correctly from launch tend to sell far faster, around 21 days versus 47 for those later reduced (Rightmove). Adam prices on real local evidence to sell without drift.
Who is the best estate agent in Painswick?
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The right agent is one who knows Painswick street by street, markets your home properly and is personally accountable. Adam Clegg is an independent, 5.0-rated agent with two decades of property experience and deep local Cotswolds knowledge, and you deal with him directly throughout.
What is my Painswick home worth?
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The average sold price in Painswick is £591,982 (HM Land Registry), but your home's value depends on its condition, position and improvements. Book a free, no-obligation valuation for an accurate figure for your property.
Do you sell property by auction or land in Painswick?
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Yes. As well as standard private-treaty sales, I sell by auction where it suits the property. Drawing on significant experience and a joint degree and master's in Property Development and Planning (MPlan), I can also advise on, value and sell land.
Thinking of Selling in Edge?
Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Adam brings twenty years of expertise, genuine care, and a truly personal service to every instruction.
Direct 1-to-1 Service · No Hand-offs · No Obligation