Lincoln, with its vibrant culture and rich history, has long been an attractive place to live. However, recent concerns suggest that the whole of the UK (and thus Lincoln) may be facing a population crisis, impacting the quality of life for its residents. With 9,436 people living in every square…
It might surprise many that, despite significant inflation over the past few years, buying a house today is still more affordable as a percentage of take-home pay.The average value of a typical Lincoln first-time buyer property has surged by 296.9% since 1989 (35 years ago), reaching £159,700 in 2024. So,…
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…