Burnley Property Market Shifts: The Key to Selling in 2025
The Burnley housing market is changing. Over the past three years, the number of homes for sale locally has risen by 21%, giving buyers more choice than they’ve had in years. But what does this mean for homeowners looking to sell? Let’s explore how this shift compares to national trends - and why smart pricing is now the key to a successful sale.
Burnley Property Market Shifts: The Key to Selling in 2025
The Burnley housing market is changing. Over the past three years, the number of homes for sale locally has risen by 21%, giving buyers more choice than they've had in years. But what does this mean for homeowners looking to sell? Let's explore how this shift compares to national trends and why a smart, strategic approach is now the key to achieving the best result.
Nationally, the stock of homes for sale has climbed from 478,055 to 736,333 - an increase of around 54%. On the surface, this may look alarming. More homes on the market might feel like there is less chance of standing out as a seller. However, context is everything. If we look back to 2008, during the financial crisis, there were around 1.3 million homes for sale across the UK. Compared to that, today's market is still relatively tight.
So, what does this mean for Burnley homeowners? Quite simply, buyers now have more choice, and as a result, they're being more selective. The urgency we saw during the post-pandemic boom has eased, meaning it's the well-presented, accurately priced homes that will stand out and attract offers.
At a national level, just over one in two homes that come to market will sell. This makes your pricing strategy more important than ever. Unrealistic prices get left behind, while properties launched at the right figure or tested strategically through data-driven pre-marketing achieve the best outcomes.
This is exactly where our approach at Pendle Hill Properties comes into its own. We don't just pick a figure and hope for the best. Instead, we use our AI-powered buyer database and a soft launch strategy to test demand at higher levels before fully launching to the market. This allows us to learn quickly from live buyer feedback and make sure that when your property hits Rightmove and Zoopla, it does so at the strongest and most competitive price point.
This approach avoids the common trap of overpricing, stalling, and then reducing later, which only weakens your position. Instead, our strategy gives you the best chance of maximising your sale price while keeping your home fresh in the eyes of buyers.
So, for anyone considering selling in Burnley or the surrounding areas, the message is clear: the market is still active, but the right pricing strategy makes all the difference.
At Pendle Hill Properties, we combine local expertise, hands-on director involvement, and innovative marketing to deliver the results our clients need. If you’d like tailored advice on selling in today's market, get in touch with us today for a free, no-obligation valuation, and let's put a smart plan in place to get your home sold.