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Straight-talking advice, local planning updates, and national market trends.

Curated property and market intelligence from Adam Clegg. Each week I publish analysis on interest rates, regulation changes, the local housing market in Stroud and the Five Valleys, and the news that actually affects what your home is worth.

Landlord EPC Upgrades: What the 2030 Rules Mean, and Why £11,000 Is the Worst CaseMarket

Landlord EPC Upgrades: What the 2030 Rules Mean, and Why £11,000 Is the Worst Case

The minimum EPC for a rented home is E now, rising to C from October 2030, with a £10,000 cost cap. What that actually means for landlords across Stroud, Gloucestershire and…

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What the Commonhold Reform Debate Actually Means for Homeowners in the Cotswolds and BristolMarket

What the Commonhold Reform Debate Actually Means for Homeowners in the Cotswolds and Bristol

Commonhold could change how flats are owned across Gloucestershire and Bristol, but for now it matters more for buyer confidence than for converting your existing lease. Here is…

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Selling Before You Buy: The Stronger Position in Gloucestershire and BristolSelling

Selling Before You Buy: The Stronger Position in Gloucestershire and Bristol

In most cases, selling before you buy puts you in a far stronger spot as a chain-free buyer. But it carries a real catch-22, so here is an honest look at both sides, including…

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Selling a Premium Cotswold Home in 2026Selling

Selling a Premium Cotswold Home in 2026

A candid guide to selling a higher-value home across the Five Valleys and the wider Cotswolds, and how I market these properties to reach the right buyer.

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Five Things to Fix Before You Sell in TetburySelling

Five Things to Fix Before You Sell in Tetbury

If you are selling a period property in Tetbury, the work worth doing before you list is the practical, visible kind: tidy up the stone and the windows, sort the small repairs a…

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Beyond the EPC: How Summer Heat Is Reshaping Buyer Demand in the CotswoldsSeller Tips

Beyond the EPC: How Summer Heat Is Reshaping Buyer Demand in the Cotswolds

An EPC tells you how well a home holds heat in, not how it copes with heat coming in. Across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and Bristol, buyers are starting to ask about both.

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What the Latest Sold-Price Data Says About the Market in Stroud, the Cotswolds, Gloucester, Cheltenham and BristolMarket Update

What the Latest Sold-Price Data Says About the Market in Stroud, the Cotswolds, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol

The latest HM Land Registry sold-price data, covering completed sales from January to April, shows a local market that is holding rather than falling. Across the five areas I…

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Government home buying reforms 2026: what they mean for buyers and sellers in Stroud and the CotswoldsSelling

Government home buying reforms 2026: what they mean for buyers and sellers in Stroud and the Cotswolds

On 19 June the government set out the biggest shake-up to the way we buy and sell homes in England for a generation. If you are thinking of moving anywhere around Stroud, the…

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Why Your Home Isn't Selling: It's Usually the Marketing, Not the PriceSeller Tips

Why Your Home Isn't Selling: It's Usually the Marketing, Not the Price

Why homes stall on the market, and why dropping the price is rarely the fix. The marketing, the viewings and a fresh relaunch usually matter more, across Stroud, the Cotswolds and Bristol.

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Planning Reform and Your Property: Why Faster Local Plans Matter in the Cotswolds and BristolLocal Planning

Planning Reform and Your Property: Why Faster Local Plans Matter in the Cotswolds and Bristol

What faster local plans mean for property owners, landowners and buyers across Stroud, the Cotswolds and Bristol, and why a settled plan underpins value.

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Buying a Property in Stroud, the Five Valleys and GloucestershireBuyer Tips

Buying a Property in Stroud, the Five Valleys and Gloucestershire

Buying is where good advice earns its keep. The person opposite is paid to act for the seller. Navigate the process and buy strategically.

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Lettings & Management in Stroud, Bristol and GloucestershireLandlord

Lettings & Management in Stroud, Bristol and Gloucestershire

Letting a property well is about reducing risk—the right tenant, correct paperwork, and ensuring a property meets every compliance standard.

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