👂Audio Version – www.walters-move.me/Audio The Lincoln property market experienced a boom between the summer of 2020 and late summer of 2022, fuelled mainly by pandemic-induced trends such as the stamp duty stimulus, low mortgage rates, the race for space, and the rise of remote working. 2023 has presented a different story…
The average time to sell a house in the UK from start to finish is 170 days, equivalent to 24.3 weeks or 5.6 months from the first day of marketing to legal completion, whilst in Lincoln it’s 185 days. The actual time can vary depending on market conditions, location, property…
As a Lincoln estate agent, I have witnessed first-hand how the Lincoln property market operates and the various factors that influence property sales. One intriguing aspect is the difference in saleability across different price ranges. In this article, we will delve into the dynamics of selling properties in relation to…
A Comprehensive Guide for Lincoln Homeowners In the ever-changing world of Lincoln property, the terms ‘buyers’ market’ and ‘sellers’ market’ are phrases bandied about. These property market conditions can significantly impact your ability to buy or sell a Lincoln property, regardless of which side of the fence you find yourself…
There aren’t enough homes in Lincoln. The answer is clearly to build more properties – but that, unfortunately for those badly seeking to buy or rent a home in Lincoln, takes a lot of time and massive amounts of money. So, what other solutions are there? Whilst I am an…
The Lincoln property landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by societal, economic, and cultural factors. The type of properties people have bought in the last few years since Lockdown One has undergone some subtle changes, reflecting shifting preferences and lifestyle choices. This article explores the transformations in property purchasing trends over…
“We have recently inherited £140,000. We have contemplated purchasing a Lincoln buy-to-let property to support our early retirement. Considering that the Skipton Building Society offers a 4.25% return on their 18-month bond and the stagnant Lincoln property market, we are uncertain whether investing in a rental property is worth the…
Since Christmas, Lincoln first-time buyers and savvy Lincoln buy-to-let landlords have been more active than expected in the Lincoln property market. Rents in the Lincoln area have soared in the last two years, with the average Lincoln rent increasing to £798 a month, an increase of 16.3%. Because of these…
For fun, this week, we present our blog in the form of a letter from a first-time buyer along with my response. “Dear Estate Agent My fiancé and I have been actively searching for our first home in Lincoln for the past month. Being first-time buyers, we are new to…
The Lincoln housing market is relativity buoyant, thanks to an unexpected group of people – Lincoln first-time buyers. Many Lincoln tenants are annoyed with competing for Lincoln rental properties at high rents. Therefore, over the last 12 months, many renters have been stretching their finances to get on the Lincoln…
In the summer of 2020, Lincoln’s property market, like the rest of the UK, roared back to life after weeks of pandemic lockdown. It was a strange moment in history. The pause in the British housing market had created a bottleneck of pent-up demand, and when the doors reopened, homes…
If you’re a homeowner in Lincoln thinking about selling, brace yourself for a bit of uncomfortable truth. There is a growing gap in our city between what Lincoln home sellers want and what buyers are actually willing to pay. And the evidence for this is laid out, month after month, in cold, hard numbers.…
Hello, and welcome to another Lincoln Property Blog, brought to you by Ben from Walters of Lincolnshire. This week, we’re taking a closer look at a surprising superstar of the property market: the semi-detached house. Once considered a simple, “middle-of-the-road” option, these homes have quietly become one of the strongest…