10/02/2026
The Hidden £82M Stuck on the South Hams Property Market
I’ve been digging into current listings across five of my favourite South Hams seaside towns and the numbers are staggering.
Across these towns, there is £82 million worth of properties sitting in the £1m+ bracket.
But what’s more interesting is this:
- A surprising number have been on the market since 2024
- Several have had price drops ranging from £50k to £450k
And yet… most are still being marketed exactly the same way they were a year ago.
The cost of price reductions vs. the cost of staging is worlds apart. To put things clearly into perspective:
- Staging an occupied £1m+ home: could be roughly 0.5–1% of property value
- Staging a vacant £1m+ home: could be around 1–1.5% of property value
Meanwhile, price drops on these homes are reaching well into six figures, with zero guarantee of faster or better offers.
And here’s where I know I can make a difference…
With the right staging approach, I’m confident I could improve the saleability, shorten time on market, or increase sale price on at least 75% of these listings.
Because premium buyers looking in the South Hams don’t just buy properties, they buy lifestyle, feeling, aspiration, and a story.
And that’s exactly what presentation creates.
So why aren’t more agents embracing staging as a value‑add? The “wait and see” approach is costing sellers time, money, and momentum.
And the data is proving it.
If you’re an agent, homeowner, or developer with a high‑value property that's stuck… there is another way.
Get in touch for a free property staging appraisal or consultation.
Rhona
07535 436199
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*Extra points if you can guess the Towns/Villages!