Blogs
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The Future of Lincoln House Prices
In the ever-changing landscape of the Lincoln property market, predicting future house price trends can be akin to navigating a labyrinth. The past two years have witnessed unprecedented upheaval, primarily due to fluctuating interest rates that significantly impacted household finances, reminiscent of the challenges not faced since 2008. The average…
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The Lincoln Property Market and the importance of realistic pricing (if you want to sell)
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,…
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1 in 3.6 Lincoln Homes are in the Private Rented Sector:
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…
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The Resurgence of Lincoln's Semi-Detached Houses: ...a 397% Price Surge in 28 Years
In the realm of British suburban living, the semi-detached house has often been the subject of caricature, a symbol of safe yet uninspiring domesticity, epitomised by hit TV shows and movies like the Dursleys out of Harry Potter, the BBC show Outnumbered, Birds of a Feather and the ever-awkward son…
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Rental Market Dynamics: A National & Regional Overview with a Focus on Lincoln
The UK rental market has once again demonstrated its resilience and dynamic nature. Recent figures state that the average advertised rent for newly listed properties in the UK last month was £1,787 per calendar month. The average for the UK excluding Greater London is £1,211 per calendar month (and Greater London…
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An in-depth analysis of where Lincoln people are moving.
The consensus among economists and the wider public is clear: the remarkable ascent of Lincoln’s property prices over the previous twelve years has reached its peak and is now starting to drift downwards. Major national publications splash headlines filled with pessimism about the UK housing market, citing issues such as…
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Ignoring the Doom Monger Headlines
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…
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Understanding Lincoln's Property Market: The Hidden Perils of Overpricing Your Home in Lincoln's Cooling Market
👂Audio Version – www.walters-move.me/Audio In an age of soundbites and sensationalism, the UK property market—particularly here in Lincoln—often finds itself misconstrued by general narratives. While we cannot ignore the challenges of increasing mortgage rates and shifting buyer preferences, it is vital to appreciate the broader context to understand what’s happening…
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The Changing Landscape of Lincoln’s Housing Market: Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Buy-to-Let Investment
The city of Lincoln has witnessed a profound transformation in its housing landscape over the last few years and the surge in private renting has led to significant debates about the morality of the buy-to-let market. Let us look at the current statistics compared to 40 years ago to show…
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The Emergence of Accidental Lincoln Landlords in a Slowing Housing Market?
A Lincoln landlord remarked to me the other day that he felt that there were more ‘posher’ up-market properties coming up for rent in the last six months compared to a couple of years ago. I stated that this was the case, and it wasn’t all down to the recent…
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The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Terraced Houses
Call me old-fashioned and nostalgic, but I am fond of terraced houses. I’ve conducted some research that my fellow readers of the Lincoln Property Market Blog will find intriguing! Architecturally speaking, the terraced or townhouse has been prevalent in the UK since the late 1600s. It involves a row of…
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14 Reasons Not to Fear Lincoln House Price Drops
👂Audio Version – www.walters-move.me/Audio The Lincoln property market experienced a boom between the summer of 2020 and late summer of 2022, fuelled mainly by pandemic-induced trends such as the stamp duty stimulus, low mortgage rates, the race for space, and the rise of remote working. 2023 has presented a different story…