Business Details
40 Years
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Trusted Estate Agents in Truro & Cornwall
Established in 1986, Philip Martin Estate Agents has built a reputation as a trusted independent firm serving Truro, St Mawes, and the wider Cornish region. Our team of Chartered Surveyors, Valuers, and Auctioneers combines over 40 years of collective experience with deep local knowledge to deliver exceptional property services. As a fully Cornish-owned agency, we specialise in residential sales, lettings, and valuations, offering tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Our five partners, including senior partner Philip Martin and professionals with agricultural expertise, ensure precise market insights across rural and urban properties. We maintain RICS standards for lettings, guaranteeing secure financial handling and compliance, while our auction services prioritise speed and competitive pricing.With offices in Truro and St Mawes, we provide high-visibility access and extended marketing reach through the Guild of Property Professionals. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, stress-free transactions, and dedicated support, exemplified by agents like Jack Loader and James Harvey. Our commitment to honesty, local expertise, and customer care has earned us long-term client relationships and repeat business. We focus on achieving optimal outcomes without unnecessary services, ensuring seamless property journeys from initial valuation to completion.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings Management
Property Valuations
Auction Services
Land Sales
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Cornish property markets
- Our team includes RICS-accredited professionals and agricultural experts
- We guarantee secure financial handling with ring-fenced client funds
- We offer tailored solutions for complex property transactions
- Our local knowledge spans Truro, Roseland Peninsula, and coastal areas
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Professional, Polite
Stress free
Approachable agent
Trustworthy and effective
Exceeded expectations
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Cornwall, offering accurate valuations informed by local market trends. Our team provides professional marketing across online portals and local networks, guiding clients through every stage from listing to completion. With expertise in city homes, coastal retreats, and rural estates, we ensure optimal outcomes for sellers and confident purchases for buyers.
Lettings Management
Our RICS-accredited lettings service includes tenant sourcing, property management, and legal compliance. We offer secure financial handling with ring-fenced deposits and annual audits. Tailored solutions cater to single investors and portfolio holders, ensuring efficient management of properties in Truro, mid-Cornwall, and surrounding areas while maintaining high tenant satisfaction.
Property Valuations
We provide formal and informal valuations for accounting, taxation, probate, and ownership transfers. Our local market expertise ensures precise assessments for residential and rural properties, helping clients make informed decisions about their property assets through comprehensive market analysis.
Auction Services
Our tailored property auctions guarantee speed and competitive pricing, with a 100% success rate in selling properties on auction days. We coordinate closely with clients and solicitors, hosting auctions in property-local venues to ensure smooth transactions and maximum market exposure for unique properties.
Land Sales
Leveraging our agricultural expertise, we facilitate sales of rural estates and land parcels. Our team handles complex transactions involving third-party land, providing innovative solutions for boundary issues and combined property sales while maintaining compliance with rural property regulations.
People
Martin Philip
Senior Partner
Founder with 40+ years' experience in Cornish property markets, combining local knowledge with strategic leadership to maintain the agency's reputation for excellence and client satisfaction.
James Harvey
Partner
Specialises in complex property transactions, known for innovative solutions and client-focused approach that consistently exceeds expectations in challenging sales scenarios.
Jack Loader
Estate Agent
Recognised for exceptional client service, providing rapid responses and stress-free transactions while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail throughout the selling process.
Steven Jenkin
Partner
Agricultural property expert with deep understanding of rural land markets, offering specialised insights for estate and farmland transactions across Cornwall.
Sean Johnston
Partner
Focuses on property valuations and auction services, combining technical expertise with market knowledge to deliver accurate assessments and competitive sales strategies.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Cornwall with specialist knowledge of Truro, St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula, and surrounding rural areas.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, our lettings team maintains RICS membership, ensuring professional standards, secure financial handling, and regulatory compliance.
How do property valuations work?
We offer formal and informal valuations using local market analysis, considering factors like property type, location, and current market trends to provide accurate assessments.
What makes your auction service unique?
Our tailored auctions guarantee 100% success rate, with local venue hosting and expert coordination between clients and solicitors for smooth transactions.
Do you handle complex property sales?
Yes, our team specialises in resolving complex transactions involving multiple parties, boundary issues, and time-sensitive requirements with innovative solutions.
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