The Lincoln housing market, like many others, has experienced a notable shift in 2023. The percentage of home sales agreed and moved (completed) compared to those withdrawn from the market unsold has decreased relative to 2022. Looking at independent data for the Lincoln area (LN1-LN6) … In 2022, 67.0% of…
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,…
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…
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…
When browsing property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla or On The Market), many people wonder why some Lincoln homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong – an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of interest – but that’s…
The issue of new housebuilding in the UK stirs strong emotions. Many believe their local areas are turning into construction zones, with too many homes being built, disrupting the character of towns and villages. But is this perception grounded in reality? The Labour government, which came into power in the…
This question was posed by one of my nephews, when they dropped over for a family quiz over the Christmas break (doesn’t that seem an age away now?). I didn’t know the answer off the top of my head, yet I promised I would find out. So, over the Christmas…