Respected estate agents delivering superior marketing and outstanding customer service
We have a passion for property and have been helping people on the move across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire for many years. Whether you are looking to sell or let your property, our friendly and experienced teams will guide you through what we know can be a complex and emotional process.
We ensure that your property looks its very best, gets seen by the right people and achieves the maximum price or yield. If you are moving to a new home, we can negotiate your onward purchase and get you moved in with minimum fuss and in a timescale that suits you.
Our innovative marketing approach and award-winning customer service deliver exceptional results - our large number of repeat customers bears this out.
Meet the Directors

Phillip Bishop
Managing Director
Phillip Bishop
Phillip boasts just under 30 years in the industry. He is passionate about doing estate agency with integrity and first developed a taste for the business at the tender age of 15, when he did a week's work experience for Hobbs & Chambers in Faringdon. Based in our Cirencester office, he also lives in the town with his wife and two children.
Tel: 01285 655355
Email: phillipbishop@perrybishop.co.uk

Peter Chambers
Land and New Homes Director
Peter Chambers
Chartered Surveyor, Peter Chambers, heads up our specialist Land and New Homes Department. He has more than 30 years experience in dealing with all aspects of land, development and new homes, including planning guidance, valuations and marketing of plots, sites and buildings for conversion. He is married with two daughters and lives in a village on the outskirts of Cirencester.
Tel: 01285 646770
Email: peterchambers@perrybishop.co.uk

Sarah Benson
Residential Director
Sarah Benson
Sarah, a founding member of the business, is responsible for ensuring that all our branches achieve their objective of excellent customer service combined with complete integrity. Based in our Faringdon office, Sarah also lives in the town with her family and is past President of Faringdon Rotary Club.
Tel: 01367 240356
Email: sarahbenson@perrybishop.co.uk

Gavin Wallace
Lettings Director and Cheltenham Sales Director
Gavin Wallace
Gavin is a highly experienced estate agent, having worked in the industry for 24 years for both large corporate agencies and smaller independents in and around the Cheltenham area. Gavin is a fellow member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Born and raised in Cheltenham, he lives in Leckhampton with his wife and two children.
Tel: 01242 246980
Email: gavinwallace@perrybishop.co.uk
Enjoy the following services from Perry Bishop and Chambers:
- Residential estate agency and valuations
- Lettings and Management
- Land and Development
- New Homes sales
- Mortgages, conveyancing, surveys and removals via our trusted local partners
By adhering to our core values – integrity, customer service and hard work - Perry Bishop and Chambers aim to provide the best estate agency service in each of the towns in which we operate.
Meet our Management Team

Ian Perry
Consultant Chartered Surveyor
Ian Perry
Ian Perry, founder and former MD, now works two days a week for the company in a consultancy role. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Member RICS' Estate Agency working group . He grew up in Cheltenham and lives in Charlton Kings with his wife and family.
Tel: 01285 655355
Email: ianperry@perrybishop.co.uk

Jackie Carlton
Cheltenham Branch Manager
Jackie Carlton
Jackie has a wealth of experience and local knowledge, having worked in estate agency for 20 years, both in the Gloucester area and for the past 3 years at Perry Bishop and Chambers in our Cheltenham office. During this time she has covered all aspects of the job, and enjoys the wide variety offered in her role as Office Manager. In Jackie’s spare time, she enjoys pursuing her interest in the fields of homeopathy and natural health.
Tel: 01242 246980
Email: jackiecarlton@perrybishop.co.uk

Jim Chamberlayne
Cirencester Branch Manager
Jim Chamberlayne
Jim has been working in estate agency in Gloucestershire for over 30 years, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in the property industry. When he's not busy selling property, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and is a keen sportsman. He is also a qualified football coach and manages Forest Green Rovers under 16 Girls football team, a club for which his daughter plays.
Tel: 01285 655355
Email: jimchamberlayne@perrybishop.co.uk

Tessa Goring
Faringdon Branch Manager
Tessa Goring
Tessa's career in estate agency started in 2000. NAEA qualified, she is passionate about helping people at a stressful point in their lives and making the selling and purchasing of property as straightforward as possible. Outside of work Tessa is mum to two young daughters and is also involved in fundraising, especially for children's and cancer research charities.
Tel: 01367 240356
Email: tessagoring@perrybishop.co.uk

Shirley McCoy
Nailsworth Branch Manager
Shirley McCoy
Shirley boasts thirty years estate agency experience with agents in both the UK and South Africa. She is passionate about the homes and people that she works with and has built a number of lasting relationships during her time with the company . Shirley lives in Stroud and enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dogs in the beautiful Cotswolds.
Tel: 01453 836736
Email: shirleymccoy@perrybishop.co.uk

Allison-Jayne Smith
Stroud Branch Manager
Allison-Jayne Smith
Allison-Jayne, or AJ as she likes to be known, has a passion for helping people on the move and she has been doing just that for over 20 years, working as an estate agent for various corporate and independent estate agents across Gloucestershire. When not selling houses, she loves spending time with family and friends – on country walks, at dressage events (her partner is a retired dressage competitor!) and unwinding in the garden at the end of the day with a glass of chilled prosecco.
Tel: 01453 762306
Email: allisonjaynesmith@perrybishop.co.uk

Tammy Powell
Lettings Manager
Tammy Powell
Tammy brings with her a wealth of estate agency experience, working in both sales and lettings alike. Over the last 18 years she has worked for both well-known corporate brands and local independent agencies. She is also a qualified member of the Association of Residential Lettings. She was born and grew up in Gloucestershire and lives locally with her husband and two children. Outside of work, when not watching her husband and son play rugby for their local club Minchinhampton, she’s enjoying the game at Kingsholm supporting Gloucester RFC or playing the game herself for Dursley Ladies!
Tel: 07875 578011
Email: tammypowell@perrybishop.co.uk

Eliza Dunlop
Marketing Manager
Eliza Dunlop
Eliza is an experienced marketer, publicist and business development manager who has been with the company for four years. She is responsible for promoting the business across the region, both online and offline, ensuring that Perry Bishop and Chambers becomes the agent of choice in each of the towns in which we work. She lives in Cheltenham and is married with two children.
Tel: 01285 655355
Email: elizadunlop@perrybishop.co.uk

Helene Parker-Joel
New Homes Development Manager
Helene Parker-Joel
Helene has more than 15 years new homes experience, in both sales and business development, working for agencies and developers alike. As well as nurturing existing client relationships, Helene's focus is new business development and working closely with Perry Bishop's Client Managers to promote the sales of all new home instructions. When she's not completing tenders or meeting developers on site, Helene enjoys horse riding, foreign travel, fine dining and spending time with friends and family.
Tel: 01285 655355
Email: heleneparkerjoel@perrybishop.co.uk
What makes us special?
- Comprehensive marketing strategy embracing all channels – offline, online and social media
- Award winning customer service
- Network of regional branches plus London office
- Experienced team offering unrivalled local knowledge
- Professional photography ensuring your property stands out from the crowd
- Fair and transparent fee structure and Service Level Agreement
- Dedicated Land and development department
- New Home specialists
- Dedicated sales progression service
- Onward negotiation service