Blogs
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Close To 1 in 2 Lincoln Homes Fail to Sell How do you beat those odds?
Hello, and welcome to another Lincoln Property Blog! I’m Ben from Walters of Lincolnshire, and this week we’re tackling a big question: Why do nearly one in two Lincoln homes fail to sell, and how can you beat those odds? Now, when most people decide to put their home on…
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In Lincoln, it is taking 60 days on average to sell a home.
If you are a Lincoln homeowner or landlord and considering selling your Lincoln property soon, you may have wondered how long it will take to find a buyer and sell. The time it takes to sell a home varies depending on location, property type, price range, bedrooms, and market conditions.…
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Lincoln’s £17 Million a Year ‘Rentirement’ Time Bomb - The Hidden Crisis Facing the Area’s 50- and 60-Something Renters
You’ve all heard of retirement, right? That golden age of relaxation and freedom. But have you come across “rentirement”? No, that’s not a typo. It’s a blend of “rent” and “retirement,” and it’s a critical issue we need to talk about. In Lincoln alone, we have a staggering 1,664 households,…
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Lincoln Property Market - May 2025 Update
Are you considering moving home in Lincoln over the next 6 to 12 months? You may be a Lincoln landlord deciding whether to grow your portfolio or sell off a few properties. Or you’re a Lincoln first-time buyer wondering if 2025 is the right time to move. Understanding whether the…
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Is Lincoln’s Housing Market Broken for First-Time Buyers?
As we move into early summer 2025, Lincoln’s property market paints a bleak picture—especially for first-time buyers. Headlines scream that getting a foot on the ladder is harder than ever, and for many, that feels painfully true. With the average first-time buyer deposit in 2024 hitting a staggering £61,000, dreams…
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Lincoln Rents Soar From £771 to £1,117 a Month Since 2016
The private rental sector in Lincoln has seen a 44.8% increase in average rents since 2016, according to data compiled by TwentyEA and Denton House Research. That headline statistic is bound to catch a lot of attention. For tenants, it may raise concerns. For Lincoln landlords, it is a sense…
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14.2% of Lincoln Homeowners Sell per Month
In today’s Lincoln housing market, property market data isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. For Lincoln homeowners and landlords looking to buy or sell a home, understanding the latest Lincoln property trends, buyer behaviour, or house pricing movements is the difference between making a confident move and flying blind. Data…
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1 in 7.1 Lincoln Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price Since 1st Jan 2025
As Lincoln’s property market shifts and grows, sellers who’ve been on the market a while often face a tricky question: when to tweak the asking price—and by how much—to spark new interest. With the number of homes for sale in Lincoln’s LN1 to LN6 postcodes jumping from 1,595 in March…
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Lincoln Q1 2025 Property Market Report
Understanding what is really going on in the Lincoln property market is key to cutting through the noise and seeing the true picture–both locally and nationally. Despite the near constant doom and gloom headlines predicting a housing crash since September 2022, the statistics tell a very different story. The British…
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The £10.94m Lincoln Bank of Mum and Dad in 2025: A Blessing or a Barrier?
In today’s Lincoln property market, the Bank of Mum and Dad remains a powerful force — and it’s only grown more influential. For many first-time buyers in Lincoln, parental help is not just a boost, it’s often the key to the front door. But is this a sign of generosity?…
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Lincoln Property Market – The 32% ‘New Build Premium’
A Lincoln landlord recently asked me why the brand new property she was considering was noticeably more expensive than a similar second-hand home in the same location. It’s a common question, and many homeowners and landlords in Lincoln have likely pondered it. So, I decided to dig into the data…
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Top 10 Staging Tips to Attract Serious Home Buyers in Lincoln
Setting up your home correctly can help attract genuine buyers, especially in a tough market like Lincoln. Here are the top 10 staging tips to make your home more attractive, helping it sell quicker and for more money. Try these effective methods to tidy up, improve the outside look, and…