Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Property Sales & Lettings
Established in 1993, Murrays Independent Estate Agents is a family-run estate agency co-directed by brothers Richard and James Murray. With offices in Minchinhampton, Painswick, Stroud, and a London Mayfair partnership, we specialise in property sales and lettings across the Cotswolds and Severn Vale. Our approach combines over three decades of local expertise with contemporary marketing strategies tailored to individual client needs. We prioritise trust and integrity, built through long-term community relationships, offering bespoke advice and a personal service that extends beyond transactions to include market guidance and area insights.Our physical High Street presence ensures accessible, face-to-face support throughout the property journey. As active community members, we sponsor local charities and events, reflecting our commitment to the regions we serve. This ethos, unchanged in 30 years, ensures every client receives a service that respects the uniqueness of their property and circumstances.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Property Management
Market Valuations
Relocation Services
Property Renovation Advice
Investment Property Services
Auction Services
Commercial Property Sales
Lettings
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience selling Cotswold homes
- Personalised service tailored to individual needs
- Extensive local knowledge of the Cotswolds and Severn Vale
- High Street presence for accessible, face-to-face support
- Community-focused approach with local charity partnerships
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Smooth process
Professional and friendly
Highly recommend
Excellent local knowledge
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across the Cotswolds and Severn Vale. Our tailored marketing strategies, including social media exposure and professional photography, ensure maximum visibility. With over 30 years of local expertise, we provide accurate valuations and negotiation support to achieve optimal outcomes for vendors.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service connects landlords with quality tenants across Gloucestershire. We offer comprehensive management, including tenant vetting, property maintenance coordination, and compliance with local regulations. Our local knowledge ensures properties are let at competitive market rates while maintaining landlord interests.
Property Management
We provide full property management solutions for landlords, including rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant communication. Our proactive approach ensures properties remain well-maintained and tenancies run smoothly, supported by our extensive local network of trusted contractors and legal advisors.
Market Valuations
Our expert valuations combine current market trends with detailed property analysis to determine accurate pricing. Using data from 4,000+ local sales, we provide realistic guidance that balances vendor expectations with buyer demand, ensuring properties sell within optimal timeframes.
Relocation Services
We support clients relocating to or within the Cotswolds through area guides, school information, and community insights. Our local expertise extends beyond property transactions to help new residents integrate smoothly into the region's lifestyle and networks.
People
Richard Murray
Director
Co-founder with 30 years' local property expertise. Active in Cotswold Players and tennis, he combines community involvement with deep market knowledge to guide clients through successful transactions.
James Murray
Director
Co-director specialising in Painswick and surrounding areas. Charitable trustee for The Nelson Trust, he brings strategic insight and marathon-running determination to property solutions and community support.
Raph Arwas
Sales Manager
15-year property veteran leading Minchinhampton sales. Local resident with family ties to the area, he combines market expertise with personal knowledge of Cotswold schools and community life.
Andrea Troy
Sales Manager
Stroud specialist with international agency background. Known for energetic deal-closing and netball prowess, she delivers results-driven property solutions backed by comprehensive Severn Vale market knowledge.
Sarah McEwen
Lettings Manager
Established lettings department in 2011. With 20+ years' local experience, she ensures landlords receive professional management while maintaining tenant satisfaction through responsive, personable service delivery.
Questions
What areas do Murrays Independent Estate Agents cover?
We operate across the Cotswolds and Severn Vale, including Minchinhampton, Painswick, Stroud, and surrounding villages, with a London Mayfair partnership for national exposure.
How does Murrays Independent Estate Agents market properties?
We use contemporary marketing including professional photography, social media exposure, and targeted listings to maximise property visibility across digital and print platforms.
What fees does Murrays Independent Estate Agents charge?
Fees are competitive and transparent, with no hidden charges. We provide clear cost breakdowns during initial consultations, tailored to individual property requirements.
How long do properties typically take to sell?
Average sales time varies by market conditions, but our 30+ years of local expertise and 4,000+ successful sales ensure efficient transactions through accurate pricing and targeted marketing.
What makes Murrays Independent Estate Agents different from other agents?
Our combination of local knowledge, community involvement, and personal service sets us apart. We maintain long-term relationships through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to understanding client needs beyond property transactions.
Reviews (4)
Rachel & Jonathan Topps
Mar 14, 2022
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We have been very happy with the friendly and attentive service that we have received from the whole team at Murrays during the recent sale of our house. It all went very smoothly, thank you so much.
Gill Elias
Mar 02, 2022
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Andrea at Murrays was amazingly helpful in my house purchase. She moved so quickly whenever there was a sticking point and continued to assist through completion. Incredibly friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The personal assistance made all the difference and helped achieve a record quick sale!
Brian Paisley
May 12, 2021
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Extremely professional and trustworthy agent. They really represented my interests and worked hard to find me a buyer in a good position to purchase my house. Their advert for the property was excellent and I sold quickly.
Kirstie Martin
Feb 04, 2021
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I've just bought my first house through Murrays and am so grateful to have dealt with Andrea over the past few months. She was incredibly efficient, helpful, and knowledgeable about the house, local area, and process. I couldn't have asked for a better house buying experience!
