As a seasoned estate agent serving the Lincoln community, I’ve always prided myself on offering transparent, informed advice to local homeowners. Today, I’d like to provide a balanced perspective on the current housing market trends and what they could mean for those contemplating selling their Lincoln homes. The housing…
As an experienced estate and letting agent based in Lincoln, I have been closely monitoring the trends in the UK property market. As of January 11th, 2024, the market has shown a solid start, a trend worth exploring, especially in how it might mirror or differ from the local market…
In a recent financial turn, Lincoln residents are experiencing a wave of relief as mortgage rates across the UK take a surprising dip. This reduction, led by major lenders, signals a potential opportunity for the Lincoln housing market, directly affecting homeowners, landlords and first-time buyers in the city. Let’s delve…
As I review the performance of the Lincoln property market in 2023, it’s evident that despite the challenges, the housing sector in the city has shown remarkable resilience. At the beginning of the year many commentators suggested house prices would drop like a stone in 2023. The Halifax thought there…
The Lincoln housing market, like many others, has experienced a notable shift in 2023. The percentage of home sales agreed and moved (completed) compared to those withdrawn from the market unsold has decreased relative to 2022. Looking at independent data for the Lincoln area (LN1-LN6) … In 2022, 67.0% of…
The UK’s property market landscape has experienced a significant shift over the last couple of years. In October 2021, there were 424,809 properties for sale in the UK. That now stands at 664,780, a rise of 56.5%. Looking at the number of property sales in the UK in October 2021,…
As Lincoln strides into the future, the burgeoning private rented sector has continued to house many of its residents. The decade-spanning 2011 to 2021 saw a significant surge in the private rented sector, a testament to the enduring appeal and viability of the Lincoln property market. This growth has unfolded…
Navigating the property landscape, particularly in a city like Lincoln, requires more than just a reactive approach to the daily newspaper and social media headlines. As homeowners and potential investors are continuously bombarded with alarming whispers of plummeting house prices, coupled with rising interest rates and the heartache of negative…
As the Lincoln property market shifts, more homeowners are facing the decision of when and by how much to adjust their asking prices. The choice can feel difficult, but in today’s climate, it is often the difference between attracting a buyer or sitting unsold for months. The supply of homes for sale in…
A darker side of estate agency has unfortunately come to the fore: overvaluing. While it’s nothing particularly new, the practice has been historically limited to a small number of estate agents. But now it’s become rife and causes untold heartache and stress for sellers. The market is booming, prices are…
The typical first-time buyer home in Lincoln costs £130,328, which is a lot of money in anyone’s book. For years, the housing affordability debate has been framed in terms of house prices compared to average incomes. That makes a neat headline, but it isn’t how first-time buyers think. When you are…