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 my articles on the Lincoln property market, I like to provide an insight into the real story of what is happening in our local (and national) property market and address the misconceptions that some of the media have been spreading. Despite almost daily reports of a housing market crash…
As we go into the second quarter of 2023, there is significant uncertainty in the UK economy, leading to uncertainty in the property market. The number one issue is the fight against inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. The Bank of England is working hard to decrease inflation, and hopefully, in…
Are you tired of waiting for months on end to complete a property transaction in Lincoln? Did you know that it takes over 4 months to sell a property in our local area? In this article, we reveal the reasons why and offer practical tips to speed up the process.…
With mortgage rates tripling over the last 12 months, one could be forgiven for thinking buying a Lincoln home as a first-time buyer would out of the question. Yet, what if I told you, it is £72 a year cheaper to buy a Lincoln home as a first-time buyer than…
👂Audio Version – www.walters-move.me/Audio 🎬Video Version – www.walters-move.me/Vlog428 Traditionally, the first four months of the year are usually an estate agents’ busiest time for house sales. However, if the last three years have taught us anything, nothing is ‘normal’ and ‘usual’ anymore. The Lincoln property market is finding that with the…
The share of Brits moving each year has been declining since the late 1980s (when at one stage, people moved every eight years), yet since the pandemic’s beginning, something has appeared to upset that trend. Newspaper stories and social media posts painted a picture of homeowners moving from the city centres…
With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Lincoln property market? Are properties selling in Lincoln? And if so, what is selling? What will happen to the value of your Lincoln home? Read the article to find out what is happening to…
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…
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.…
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,…