Blogs
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Lincoln Property Market – 1979 vs 2024
Roll the clock back to 1979, a year marked by a seismic shift in the UK government with Margaret Thatcher coming to power. This was a momentous time for the country, symbolising a new direction. Fast forward to 2024, and we could be about to experience another significant change with Sir…
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Lincoln Property Market Insights: How to Sell Your Home Faster in 2024
The length of time it takes to sell a property is a crucial indicator of the health of the property market. This metric can provide insight into supply and demand dynamics, the efficiency of estate agencies, and overall market confidence. For Lincoln homeowners and investors alike, understanding these trends can…
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Labour’s Housing and Property Market Manifesto: What Lincoln Homeowners & Landlords Should Know
Now we know Labour will be taking the reins of government and ushering in a new era of policies and promises, particularly in housing and property markets. Their manifesto outlines ambitious plans to address the chronic issues of housing affordability, renters’ rights, and homelessness. However, the practical implementation of these…
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Lincoln & UK Property Market Overview for Q2 2024
As an estate agent working in Lincoln, I believe it’s crucial to provide a comprehensive and realistic perspective on the local and national property markets. This approach aims to dispel the misconceptions often perpetuated by the media. Despite frequent reports predicting a housing market crash since September 2022, the actual…
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Lincoln Property Market: Navigating the ‘Starmer Surge’ Following the General Election?
Despite the anticipations and speculations surrounding the UK General Election, its impact on the UK and Lincoln property market has been negligible. Market trends, buyer interest, and property values have remained steady, showing no significant fluctuations attributable to the political climate. This stability suggests that factors such as economic fundamentals,…
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Should you paint everything white and de-personalise your Lincoln property before you sell?
If you’ve been thinking about moving house for some time, you’ll likely have encountered the advice to declutter and depersonalise your home before putting it on the market. This age-old recommendation has told us to paint our homes white (or magnolia, as was the colour of choice) to present a…
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Why Are So Many Lincoln Homeowners Selling So Soon After Buying?
The UK property market has seen significant shifts in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. One of those changes discussed by the Press are the number of properties for sale where the home seller is suffering from ‘buyers regret’. In estate and letting agency online forums, the ‘feeling’ is that…
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Why Hasn’t the Lincoln Property Market Crashed?
The UK property market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing significant challenges over the past 18 months. Many analysts in the autumn of 2022 predicted a severe downturn in house prices, driven by economic uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis, and rising mortgage rates. Yet, contrary to these grim forecasts, UK (and…
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Making Sense of the Lincoln Property Market's £230 per Square Foot Value
Lincoln, a vibrant city with a diverse property market, offers countless opportunities for homeowners seeking their next home. However, navigating this landscape requires a strategic approach to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re a current Lincoln homeowner weighing up your options for a potential move, this guide will shed light on…
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Is it a Lincoln Buyers’ or Sellers’ Property Market?
Navigating the property market in Lincoln? Understanding the current market dynamics is essential whether you’re looking to buy a dream home or sell a cherished property. Recent data reveals a fascinating surge in property transactions across the UK, with Lincoln included in all this bustling activity. This article delves into…
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Lincoln Homeowners: Miss the 23rd of May 2024 Deadline and You Might Miss Christmas in Your New Home.
As May comes into view, with the anticipation of the warm summer months ahead of us, with sun-drenched hot beaches and cold ice cream, the thoughts and contemplations of Christmas seem a million miles away. Yet many people who wish to move would like to be in for Christmas. If…
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Lincoln Property Owners Reap £3,809 Yearly Gains Since 2001
As we are now nicely into 2024, it’s certain the Lincoln housing market over the last 18 months has been a little more restrained than 2020, 2021 and early 2022, and I believe that the ‘steady as she goes’ outlook will continue into the rest of 2024 and beyond. As…