With only a few weeks to go before the end of the year, as a Lincoln estate and letting agent, I wanted to share what has happened in both the UK and Lincoln property markets in 2025, analysing the trends for Lincoln homeowners, home buyers and landlords alike… and then…
Some homes in Lincoln fly off the market within weeks. Others sit for months, attract only a handful of viewings, then quietly disappear from the portals, unsold. The difference isn’t luck, it’s Saleability. Would it surprise you that of the 10.94 million homes that have left UK estate agents books…
If you walk down almost any Lincoln road or street, you will see the quiet signs of life playing out behind the front doors. Families growing. Kids leaving home. Kitchens are being refitted for the second or third time. Yet somewhere in that rhythm, every homeowner starts to feel it…
If you have ever thought about selling your Lincoln home, you will know how tempting it can be to stretch the asking price. After all, it is your biggest tax-free asset, and those extra few thousand pounds can feel like a sensible cushion. Yet in the Lincoln property market, ambition…
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…
We all know the feeling. When you think about buying a home, you check the headlines, look at interest rates, and then tell yourself, “Maybe we’ll wait until things calm down.” Waiting feels safe. You stay in control, you avoid risk, and you carry on as you are. However, when…
If you’re a Lincoln homeowner or landlord thinking about selling in the next couple of years, the question on your mind is simple. How long will it take to find a buyer? New data on the 507 Lincoln homes sold in the last 3 months has revealed some striking differences…
Are you considering moving home in Lincoln during 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 now is the right time to move. Understanding whether the…
Hello, and welcome to another Lincoln Property Blog, brought to you by Ben from Walters of Lincolnshire, this week we look at how to Avoid the Overpricing Trap. The property market is frequently misunderstood, especially amid dramatic news stories. Here’s what Lincoln homeowners need to know to avoid costly traps.…
Many Lincoln rental problems do not start with bad landlords or difficult tenants. In Lincoln, as in many cities across the country, they usually start with good intentions and silence. Silence about rent reviews. Silence about maintenance. Silence about what happens when life changes. Let me give you a scenario…
In early 2023, property forecasters predicted a significant UK housing downturn over the next two years, citing rising interest rates following Liz Truss’s departure. Halifax expected an 8% drop, Savills predicted a 10% drop, and Nomura Bank forecast up to a 15% drop. While these gloomy forecasts successfully grabbed headlines…