Choosing the right estate agent is almost as important as choosing your new Cheltenham home and very often it comes down to a choice between a national chain and a local agency. You might think we’re a bit biased, we really do have to extol the various virtues of local estate agents; not just because we are one, but because we’re in a good position to see the advantages. Here are the top five...

It’s always important to be prepared when you’re selling your home, but it’s that little bit more important if you’re hoping for a Christmas sale. While we’re not promising that you’ll be cooking your turkey in your new home if you follow our tips, you’ll have a good chance of finding a buyer over the holiday season. Get all your paperwork sorted From January to November, most...

Cheltenham is, according to a recent survey by online furniture retailer Furniturebox, the happiest place to live in Gloucestershire. The town is already well known for its Regency architecture, its parks and gardens and its mineral spa heritage, but now it’s also known for its great quality of life. Happiest in Gloucestershire, 44th happiest in the UK While Stratford-upon-Avon bagged the top spot...

Moving home is always stressful, but add Christmas into the mix and it can feel like a recipe for disaster! However, with a bit of forethought and kindness to yourselves, you can make it a Yuletide to remember for good reasons. Make a list and check it twice We always recommend making a list if you’re moving home, but it’s doubly important if you’re moving at Christmas because there’s so...

One of the best things about the nights drawing in, apart from the cosy feeling of closing the curtains and lighting your log burner, is Halloween coming straight after the clocks go back. There’s always something going on in Cheltenham and Halloween is no exception, so we’ve got three activities you can get your fangs into during the spooky season. The pumpkin patch at Cotswold Farm Park Head...

We all know how expensive it is to move and you can feel the pain for up to a year afterwards, especially if your new Cheltenham property needs a few things done to it to make it your home. There are some things you can do to ease the pain of the first year in your new home, so if you’re worrying about your finances on the “other side”, stop and read on, because we can give you some...

If you''re thinking of buying a property in Cheltenham in the next few months then you might be wondering what the market landscape looks like, so here’s a two-minute digest for you! The average house price in Cheltenham was £341,000 in August this year The average house price in Cheltenham for August 2024 was £341,000, up £2,000 from the August 2023 average of £339,000. Across the south...

Ice skating fans can hit the white stuff again as Cheltenham’s popular pop-up skating rink is coming to town again. It’ll be at the Imperial gardens from November 29 until January 5 next year. Last year the temporary rink drew 31,000 visitors and, according to Cheltenham Borough Council, brought £1.6 million into the town’s economy. An indoor rink means rain doesn’t stop play Right in the...

Cheltenham is set to get a new charity shop as Emmaus is set to open a new premises on Tuesday October 1. The homelessness charity, located in the former NatWest bank at 147-151 Bath Road in Cheltenham, will open its doors to visitors and shoppers from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Reuse and recycle The Bath Road branch is Emmaus will be focusing on reuse and sustainability, right down to its displays and...

One of the best things about Cheltenham is that it looks spectacular in autumn, with the parks and crescents festooned with red and golden leaves and full of crisp air. If you’re putting your Cheltenham property on the market around this time, you can improve your chances of a swift autumn sale even more by following our advice. Boost your kerb appeal Everything looks better in the summer, so...