Perry Bishop - Estate Agent in Faringdon

03/11/2026

💛GOLD AND SILVER! WHAT A DAY!💛

We are absolutely thrilled to be celebrating not one, but TWO awards at today’s EA Masters, held at Battersea Park, London!

🥇 GOLD – Best Estate Agent

🥈 SILVER – Best Letting Agent

What an incredible achievement and a fantastic recognition of the hard work, dedication and passion of our entire Perry Bishop team!

Phillip had the pleasure of collecting our certificates from World Cup alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott. Not something you get to do every Tuesday!

A fabulous day surrounded by brilliant people, celebrating the very best in our industry.

We’re incredibly proud of our team and hugely grateful to our wonderful clients who continue to put their trust in us.

Two awards, one amazing team and plenty to celebrate! 🥂

03/11/2026

The Farmers’ Market is on today!!!

Come along, browse the stalls and support our lovely local traders. There’s plenty to tempt you! 🛍️

🎉 Fancy winning some Farmers’ Market vouchers?
Simply comment “Farmers Market” below to be in with a chance!

One lucky winner will be picked next Tuesday, 10 November. Good luck! 🍀

01/11/2026

💛HELLO NOVEMBER💛 The pumpkins have retired, the heating is officially a topic of household debate, and somehow Christmas is already knocking on the door!

It’s the month of cosy nights, muddy dog walks, chunky jumpers and pretending we’re not already thinking about the festive season!

The days might be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. Beautiful autumn colours, crisp morning walks and that wonderful feeling of coming home to somewhere warm and cosy.

And if a new home is on your Christmas wish list, there’s still time to start making moves before the big man arrives!

Here’s to a November full of fresh beginnings, exciting opportunities and plenty of reasons to smile.

New month. New possibilities. Same British obsession with the weather!

31/10/2026

Saturday morning dog walk and thoughts on the market this week.

31/10/2026

💛HAPPY HALLOWEEN💛
Happy Halloween from all of us! 🎃

It’s the one day of the year when cobwebs are considered decoration, strange noises in the attic add character and a haunted house might actually attract more viewings!

Whether you’re out trick or treating, carving pumpkins or hiding indoors with a suspiciously large bowl of sweets, we hope you have a frightfully good Halloween!

And remember, if something goes bump in the night, it’s probably just the heating. Probably.

28/10/2026

💛AUTUMN BUDGET 2026💛 What does it mean for the property market?

Today’s Budget has brought some important announcements for homeowners, buyers, sellers and landlords. As always, there will be plenty of headlines, opinions and speculation, but our message remains positive. The property market is very much open for business!

So, what are the key takeaways?

💛Good news for first time buyers

The Government has confirmed its new Your First Home scheme, with £4.7 billion of Government backed lending to help eligible first time buyers onto the property ladder. Expected to launch in spring 2027, the scheme could provide a welcome opportunity for those struggling to take that first step into homeownership.

💛Stamp Duty remains unchanged

Despite speculation, no major Stamp Duty reforms were announced. For buyers and sellers, this provides some clarity when planning their next move.

💛Changes for landlords

Higher tax rates on rental income are due to take effect from April 2027, adding to the financial considerations facing property investors. While this presents challenges, demand for quality rental accommodation remains an important part of the housing market. Professional advice, careful planning and effective property management will be more valuable than ever.

💛What about house prices and mortgages?

Budget announcements can influence confidence, borrowing costs and affordability, but they don’t determine the direction of the property market overnight. Sensible pricing, realistic expectations and good advice remain key to a successful move.

So, what happens next? Quite simply, business as usual!

People will continue to move for work, growing families will need more space, first time buyers will take their first steps, homeowners will downsize and landlords will continue to provide much needed rental homes.

Property decisions are driven by real lives, not just Government announcements.

Our advice? Don’t put your property plans on hold because of the headlines.

Whether you’re buying, selling, letting or renting, our experienced teams are here to help you understand the market, explore your options and make confident, informed decisions.

24/10/2026

💛SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK💛 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 💛

The clocks go back tonight, which means we all get an extra hour in bed!

Well… unless you have children, dogs, cats, or any other living creature that doesn’t understand the concept of British Summer Time. They’ll still be demanding breakfast at 6am. Only now it’ll be 5am. Brilliant.

💛Your phone: Changes itself. Clever little thing.
💛Your smartwatch: Already sorted.
💛Your wall clocks: That’s your job.
💛Your car clock: Will be wrong for the next six months.
💛Your oven: Nobody knows how to change it. Nobody ever has. Just accept that it now lives in a different time zone.
💛Your microwave: Has been flashing 00:00 since the last power cut in 2019.

And for the next week, we’ll all be saying, “Well, it’s actually an hour later…” as if we’ve personally invented time travel.

Enjoy your extra hour of sleep, your slightly confusing Sunday and the sudden realisation that it’ll soon be dark by teatime!

Clocks go BACK one hour at 2am on Sunday!

And remember… if you can’t work out how to change the oven clock, just wait six months. It’ll be right again.

24/10/2026

💛TO LET💛 Situated within the ever-popular village of Stanford in the Vale, this well-proportioned three-bedroom home offers spacious accommodation, and is perfectly suited to families, first-time buyers or those looking to enjoy village living.

The ground floor is entered via a welcoming hallway with a convenient cloakroom and stairs rising to the first floor. To the front of the property is a modern fitted kitchen with ample storage and workspace, while to the rear is a generous reception room spanning the full width of the house. Filled with natural light, this versatile living and dining space provides an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining.

Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom benefitting from its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, with additional storage available from the landing cupboard.

Externally, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area closest to the house, as well as a rear gate. There is also a garage in a block nearby and parking at the rear.

EPC rating C (74) and Council Tax band C.

Rent - £1450pcm
Holding Deposit - £334.62

Situated midway between the market towns of Faringdon and Wantage, Stanford in the Vale offers a local supermarket with Post Office, a successful primary school, pre-school, parish church, village hall, public house and independent coffee shop.

Stanford in the Vale lies just four miles from the A420, giving easy access to the larger centres of Oxford and Swindon which lead to the M40 and M4 respectively. There is a mainline train service from Didcot Parkway to London (Paddington c. 45 minutes) within 30 minutes’ drive. There is also a regular bus service.

https://www.perrybishop.co.uk/property/3-bedrooms-knolles-drive-stanford-in-the-vale-faringdon-oxfordshire-sn7-CIL260067/

23/10/2026

💛FOR SALE💛

Set down a small cul-de-sac with three bedroom family home has been greatly improved by the current owners. Just a short walk from the High Street.

https://www.perrybishop.co.uk/property/FAR260298/

💰£500,000

01367 240 356

22/10/2026

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