The doom and gloom of the national newspaper headlines regarding the UK property market would make you think Armageddon has arrived – this being the second most interesting topic to the Brits (the first being the weather!). So, what is happening in the British property market? As with most things…
The number of properties available to rent in Lincoln has dropped from 1,454 to 1,175 since February 2020 (excluding student let accommodation). The average rent a tenant has had to pay in Lincoln has risen from £638 to £807 since February 2020. Many Lincoln landlords have cashed in on the…
This is the question many people are asking right now, and the answer depends on your circumstances. I pride myself on my ability to provide objective, fact-based information on the Lincoln property market so potential Lincoln house sellers, landlords and buyers can make the best decision for themselves. My role is…
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, gave his Autumn Budget 2022 at lunchtime, intending to deal with inflation and keep mortgage rates down for homeowners. In this short and sharp post, I wanted to touch on what this would mean specifically for Lincoln landlords and homeowners thinking of buying and selling Capital…
I often get asked what is going to happen to Lincoln house prices. Many things affect house prices, and it comes down to simple supply and demand. On the supply side of the equation, in the short-term, the number of people wanting to sell their property at any one time…
Most Lincoln homeowners born before 1960 have been in their homes for more than 25 years. Yet of all the properties sold in the UK since the first lockdown in the summer of 2020, 50% of those property owners had only been in their homes for six years and four…
Doom and gloom in the British property market or clickbait doom-mongers? Newspapers and clickbait 24-7 news websites, desperate for clicks, are peddling a story of a doomsday time for the economy, particularly the property market, as interest rates and inflation create the perfect storm for the UK property market. So,…
Last week the Bank of England increased interest rates to 2.25% and they are expected to be 3.25% by early next year. This increase will make the monthly mortgage payments more expensive for first-time buyers, an issue dubbed by some as the ‘property affordability crunch.’ It will also damage the…
Looking at the newspapers with their doom and gloom headlines, you would think that the Lincoln property market (and the British property market) would be on its knees. Yet ring some Lincoln estate agents for a viewing or free valuation, and if you can get an appointment within a week…
As gas and electric bills rocket for Lincoln tenants, Lincoln landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents. This is irrespective of the Government’s plans to change the rules on renting properties with low Energy Performance Certificate…
As we enter a new year, many local homeowners are facing a familiar question. Should they bring their Lincoln home to market in January, or wait until the late spring? In recent conversations I have had with Lincoln buyers, sellers, and buy-to-let landlords in the run-up to Christmas, one question…
Hello, and welcome to the last Lincoln Property Blog of 2025, brought to you by Ben from Walters of Lincolnshire. This week we discuss how Lincoln’s property market is now worth £8.692 billion, and why it matters to your own home, choices, and long-term financial security. As we hit the…
Now that I have had time to reflect, this week we look at what the Autumn Budget will mean for Lincoln homeowners and landlords. The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget: What Does It Mean for Lincoln? After months of rumour, leaked ideas and speculation, the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has finally arrived. Many…