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What’s Happening in the Cornwall Housing Market in 2025? A Positive Outlook for Buyers and Sellers

A More Balanced Market for Buyers and Sellers 

After several years of fast-moving sales and rising prices, the housing market in 2025 is settling into a more balanced rhythm. This means buyers have more choice and time to find the right home, while sellers benefit from buyers who are serious and ready to move. 

Whats happening with house prices?

After rapid growth between 2020 and 2022, price increases have slowed — and in some areas, values have adjusted slightly to reflect changing demand. Across Cornwall, average prices have remained relatively stable in 2025, with some softening in overheated segments, particularly at the top end of the market. This creates a more realistic and sustainable environment for both buyers and sellers.

Importantly, well-priced homes in desirable locations are still achieving strong offers, especially where presentation and marketing are on point.

Why Is This Good News for Sellers?

More properties are coming onto the market in Cornwall, which means more buyers are actively looking. But what really matters is making sure your home is presented well and priced right — because well-prepared homes are attracting strong interest and selling quickly.

Our experience at Philip Martin shows that homes with great photography, clear descriptions, and professional marketing stand out and sell faster — even in a market with more options.

Buyers Are Looking for Lifestyle and Quality

Cornwall remains a top choice for people wanting to enjoy coastal and countryside living. Many buyers are moving here for the lifestyle, remote working opportunities, and beautiful surroundings.

If your home reflects this lifestyle — whether it’s a character cottage, a family home, or a coastal retreat — it will catch attention.

What Sellers Can Do Now

  • Get an up-to-date valuation: Understanding the right price is key.

  • Prepare your home: Simple improvements, decluttering, and staging can make a big difference.

  • Choose an expert local agent: Someone who knows the Cornwall market and will market your home widely.

Looking Ahead

We expect steady activity through 2025, with serious buyers and motivated sellers. Whether you want to move quickly or take a little more time, the market is working well for people who prepare properly.

Thinking of Selling or Buying in Cornwall?

Our team at Philip Martin is here to help you navigate the market confidently. With 40 years’ experience and a passion for Cornwall, we offer honest advice and tailored service to get you the best result.

Contact us today to start your journey.

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The team at Phillip Martin have been second to none in both the letting and sale of our property. Communication has been superb throughout and advice thoughtful and constructive. They listened with care and guided us through the process with a friendly approach. We would highly recommend. A particular mention to the professionalism and warmth of both Holly and Aaron.

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Great service start to finish from everyone I dealt with. Calls always returned, regular updates along the way. Elowen in particular went the extra mile helping to find an independent removal company when mine could not make the revised date. Very friendly & professional I really feel they helped keep everything moving.

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James and his team handled a complex sale (house and adjacent land owned by a third party) with great professionalism and innovation and determination to secure our sale. He was also cognisant of our time scales in that we had not secured an onward purchase or rental property. James is an extremely approachable agent who always worked with us to successfully achieve our goals and certainly went ‘the extra mile’ when required. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

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"We were so pleased with all the correspondence with Phillip Martin and you all certainly delivered a very professional and friendly service. We would particularly like to thank you for all your personal correspondence. It went above and beyond and we are truly grateful.  As I mentioned before we have only ever bought two houses and they were both through Phillip Martin. We will certainly use you guys in the future!"

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Very efficient and personable service helped us find a perfect place. Trustworthy and effective. Thank you.

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I recently sold a property through Philip Martin. The agent used throughout was Sean. He was knowledgeable & well informed and happy to answer any questions or queries. Then as we negotiated on the sale and proceeded through to completion he was always very quick and precise in communicating any updates. Highly recommended.
How Much is Your Property Worth?

How Much is Your Property Worth?

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