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PROPERTY & BUSINESS
The Lincoln Imp Hidden up high on a pillar in the Angel Choir of Lincoln Cathedral you will find a symbol of the city swirling in myth and legend: the Lincoln Imp. One day, as a 14th century legend has it, the Devil decided to let his imps out to play. After causing havoc at Chesterfield by twisting the spire of St Mary and All Saints Church, the wind blew two of them all the way to Lincoln. They were so spellbound by the beauty of Lincoln Cathedral that they were afraid to enter. One imp, plucking up courage, entered Lincoln Cathedral and soon started to cause havoc by tripping up the Lord Bishop, knocking down the Dean and teasing the Vergers and Choir. As he continued his antics by smashing stain glass windows and destroying lights an angel appeared and commanded, “O impious imp, be ye turned to stone!”. The imp was at once turned into stone, and made to sit for evermore in a cleft in the Angel Choir. JHWalter are proud to be hosting the IMP Trail auction in October in conjunction wth Lincoln BIG raising money for St. Barnabas Our front cover image is by kind permission of Lincoln Cathedral.
Foreword Property 02
Welcome to Property & Business, Residential - Guide to Selling 07
the magazine of JHWalter, Online Agents 09
Chartered Surveyors. The County Property Auction 13
Commercial 15
It is written and designed in house by the Land 21
professionals at 1 Mint Lane, Lincoln.
Business 24
We are keen to tell you about the activity
of our teams who serve the region in Tenancy Issues 25
the fields of property, rural business, Know your Boundaries 27
planning and renewable energy. There is Machinery auction 29
much to be proud of and excited about in
this part of the United Kingdom. Planning 31
With the political uncertainties dealt with Living the Dream 32
by the general election and the drive to Where to build in Villages 36
“get Brexit done”, people and businesses
have resolved that it is now time to Energy 38
“get on”. There are plenty of challenges
ahead. There always will be. The team Looking to the Future 39
at JHWalter is here to help you and your Due Diligence 41
business to navigate the future and
make it a bright one. News 43
Ian Walter Where have we been..? 43
Senior Partner Diary 2020 46
I used JHWalter for the sale of my proper ty and purchase of our
new home last year. The purchase involved a complicated chain and
Simon and all the staff I dealt with were incredibly professional,
helpful and a pleasure to deal with at all times. I would not hesitate
to recommend them.
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PROPERTY | BUSINESS | PLANNING | ENERGY
The end of
the world
is nigh? No!
So the JHWalter residential imps
have been causing mischief in
the housing market, managing to
buck the trend that seems to be
afflicting many of our competitors
and achieving the best ever
residential sales year for the firm
through the last financial year.
This has obviously not been a
walk in the park and has taken
much tenacity and effort from the
whole team, who have worked
diligently and tirelessly to help
inform and advise both buyers and
sellers alike, in order to achieve remains Also, not
these great results. optimistic, forgetting
stating that the University’s
Whilst we are extremely proud of whilst underlying UK rise up the charts,
achieving this result. As the old demand growth remains having recently been
saying goes, you are only as good a little below potential in the near ranked 17th overall in the UK in
as your last deal, so we certainly term, it will pick up during 2020 The Guardian University Guide
have no intention of resting on our as the dampening effects from 2020, and in the top 50 UK of the
laurels and will continue to battle Brexit related uncer tainties begin Complete University Guide 2020,
through the current conditions to to dissipate, boosting business we have much to be thankful for.
achieve the best results possible investment growth in par ticular Indeed, despite there still being a
for our clients. and predicting UK GDP growth to feeling of uncertainty through the
pick up from 1.0% in 2019 to 1.6% entire economy of the country,
in 2020, 1.8% in 2021 and 2.1% in Yellowbellies’ and county converts
Despite all the recent
2022. alike should take heart that thanks
challenging hurdles being to their grit and strong support for
thrown our way including Whilst unfortunately many places one another’s businesses and
a general election and across the country are suffering enterprises, we are standing
the continuing Brexit saga, from little, no or lacklustre strong, ready to push back against
there is still some positive investment, Lincolnshire and in any of the vagaries sent to
particular Lincoln has much to embattle us.
news out there amongst
be proud of with its continued
the pundits in relation to upward trajectory of ongoing This passion and determination
the proper ty market. economic growth. From continuing runs deep within the JHWalter
to grow and supply the nation’s purple bloodline of our team and
According to PWC (Price vegetable basket with the finest of makes us even more determined in
Waterhouse Coopers) latest UK produce, the recent introduction our quest to help our clients in any
economic outlook, house price of slick new electric Azuma trains, way we can to ensure they achieve
growth in the East Midlands offering five daily return trains the best result for them and
continues to outpace other UK to the capital, record growth in their families.
regions, with growth in the region tourism, exciting developments
of 2.9% in 2019, 1.5% above the of the Cornhill Quarter and St
forecast UK median, with the Marks Shopping Centre, have all
average house price in the East helped towards Lincoln being voted Simon Smith
Midlands estimated to rise from MNAEA MARLA
the 5th best place to live in the
£190,000 to around £214,000 by Partner, Residential Property
Midlands by The Sunday Times. e simonsmith@jhwalter.co.uk
2022. The Bank of England also
t 01522 504354
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Who wants to
be a millionaire?
If you’ve just won the lottery, or come across
that missing couple of million down the back
of the sofa, we thought you’d like to see a
snapshot of some of the more exclusive real
estate available in the county and the reasons
behind their price tags.
GREESTONE HOUSE contemporary fixtures
Cathedral and fittings throughout.
Outside, the property
quar ter’s finest
is set behind wrought
iron railings with
Set in stunning, mature
formal gardens to the
grounds of around
front elevation, whilst
0.65 of an acre with
electronically operated
unrivalled views over
double gates lead to a
Lincoln Cathedral,
large parking area which
Greestone House is
includes a car port
an outstanding Grade
and art studio. A
II listed residence,
particular feature of the
originally dating from
property are the superb
1260 and listed in
grounds, which provide
the ancient houses of
beautifully arranged,
Lincoln, which has been
private walled gardens,
extensively refurbished
are principally laid to
by the current owners
THE MANOR AT offering either lawn with flagstone
to create a superb family
BURTON independent annexe terrace area, along with
home. One of the finest
accommodation or an abundance of mature
A Grade II Listed residences to come to
trees with medieval
office space. the market in Lincoln,
reconstructed gem folly and a stunning
this substantial and
The current owners have raised seating area with
Having been in the same imposing stone built
painstakingly renovated incredible views
custodianship for around house, arranged over
and remodelled the over the City of Lincoln
30 years, and arguably three floors of around
property from the and the Bomber
one of the finest 8,000 sq.ft. blends a
ground up, having Command Memorial.
residences to come to wealth of character
commissioned the and period charm with
the market in the county, acclaimed team who
this outstanding country rebuilt Harrington Hall,
residence, set in some the current vendors
4 acres of parkland worked tirelessly over
and formal grounds, two and a half years to
offers substantial bring The Manor back
and imposing south to its former glory. So
facing accommodation. if you love the idea of
Extending to around a Graded property but
6,700sq.ft. and enjoying have always been nervous
a prime position in about the never ending
the heart of Burton by maintenance, fret no
Lincoln, alongside the more. This property
principal dwelling is enjoys all the kudos of
Manor Lodge, a detached being listed, but benefits
single storey barn from all the great things
conversion extending that a newly built house
to some 2,500sq.ft., can offer.
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D’ISNEY HOUSE principal accommodation INGHAM HOUSE
One of Uphill’s includes reception hall A brave new world
with open well staircase
outstanding finds
and tiled flooring,
When the current owners bought this fine Georgian
drawing room with
Originally built in 1736 dwelling, it is fair to say that it was in need of a good
French doors leading
for John Disney, this deal of modernisation. However they not only wanted
to the south facing
fine Grade II* Listed to modernise it, they wanted to prove it possible
grounds, dining room
Georgian townhouse, to retro fit a large period dwelling and make it
with C19th fireplace,
formally The D’isney environmentally and financially sustainable. They have
breakfast kitchen and
Place Hotel, has been in done so, whilst painstakingly preserving the period
cloakroom, whilst a
the same family for some character. Over a two year renovation program the
further double height
40 years and enjoys a 7,600sq.ft.property was transformed into a beautiful
reception room, with
prime position in Uphill home with a wealth of modern trappings. They
C19th conservatory,
Lincoln, a short stroll also comprehensively insulated it, installed biomass
has been converted into
to the Cathedral, Castle heating, a heat recovery system and a ground based
a self-contained two
and bustling Bailgate. solar photovoltaic array, which generates a net
bedroom annexe. The
revenue after running costs, proving that old can
extensive basement area
Arguably one of the be sustainable.
has been converted into
finest dwelling houses a play room and office.
in Lincoln, the flexible
living space of some The stunning south
6,000sq.ft. is arranged facing grounds are
over three floors, principally laid to lawn
along with converted with strategic terraces,
basement rooms. planted beds and trees,
Enjoying a wealth with walled boundaries
of original features, incorporating part of
including full height a Roman wall, whilst
wall panelling, panelled garaging and parking
ceilings and original are accessed to the
ornate cornicing, front elevation.
Situated in a sought after location, with far reaching
open field views, Ingham House is a stunning south
facing Georgian family home of around 7,600 sq.ft.
Arranged over three floors and built of Lincolnshire
stone, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a
substantial country home which blends period
charm with contemporary fixtures and fittings, with
handcrafted kitchen, high ceilings, exposed timber
beams and underfloor heating.
Outside, the property sits in around 2.5 acres
(sts) with beautifully presented mature landscaped
gardens including a delightful terrace area with
private courtyard, an array of useful outbuildings and
detached triple garage with ample parking.
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THE JUNGLE
A truly unbelievable
fantasy folly.
Originally built in the 1820s by a
Thomas Lovely for Samuel Russell
Collett, the frontage was designed
to provide an exotic background
for the menagerie of creatures
that roamed the grounds. An eye
witness account from 1826 was
written by a Major-General Loft
who describes the property
as thus;
“In Swinethorpe, Russell Smollett
Esq has erected a very singular but
tasty and handsome residence. It is Set in stunning private landscaped This individual residence offers a
composed of overburnt bricks until grounds of some 10 acres with rare opportunity for a purchaser
they run together in large masses, tennis court and stunning lake, to simply enjoy it as an outstanding
they are built up in that rough along with well-maintained fenced country home or alternatively
state forming a centre and two paddocks extending to about the property clearly lends itself
circular corners in the manner of a 25 acres, this unique property to a variety of alternative uses
castle, and has a grotesque but not incorporates the Grade II listed such as a boutique hotel, wedding
inelegant appearance. It stands on 19th century folly façade, with a venue, education facility subject to
the edge but within an enclosure of modern extensive country house, necessary planning consents.
about 7 acres in which are a great encompassing accommodation of
number of trees of different kinds some 13,600 sq.ft. The property
includes a leisure complex Simon Smith
of timber, thorns, several deer of MNAEA MARLA
different kinds are kept here. There incorporating 40ft. indoor
Partner, Residential Property
are also several very f ine kangaroos, swimming pool, with sauna, e simonsmith@jhwalter.co.uk
a male and female buffalo and snooker room, 30ft. entertaining t 01522 504354
their young calf, all running loose area and bar along with secondary
together..” kitchen. Alongside the principal
dwelling, benefiting from its
The property fell into disrepair own electric gated access, is an
until in the 1980s Dennis Houlston, enclosed yard with modern 100’
a local potato magnate and x 50’ steel portal frame building
chairman of Lincoln City FC, added along with a spacious and detached
a modern mansion which became modern office suite. The Jungle
renowned for lavish entertaining, is approached through electric
even attracting Elton John along cast iron gates, opening onto a
with many other celebrities of the sweeping driveway which meanders
time to party. through the grounds, culminating
at the parking courtyard and
garaging block.
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The first Home & Lifestyle Show in Lincolnshire
JHWalter are excited and “The show will include Attendees will meet and discuss
proud to be working in manufacturers, suppliers and their projects with local architects,
source that perfect kitchen,
partnership with CityX to professionals across multiple
landscape their garden, design the
launch a new flagship event industries including new homes, nursery, try out a hot tub or buy
and magazine for 2020. interior design, kitchen and a brand new house - Lincolnshire
bathrooms, home automation, Living is the ultimate showcase of
Lincolnshire Living is a new outdoor living and much more.” the very best specialists all in
consumer Home & Lifestyle Show one place.
accompanied by a beautiful full Accompanying the show will be
sized magazine and website. a beautiful full size A4 glossy
magazine, hand delivered to
Lincolnshire Living is selected homes in Lincoln and
predominantly aimed at surrounding villages.
professional 30-55 year olds CityX are no strangers to
with a unique dual focus on city organising some of the largest
life and country lifestyle. Dean business events in the county
Graham, Publisher at CityX said: including the Lincolnshire Business
“Lincolnshire Living is a completely Expo and the Lincolnshire
new brand under the CityX Group. Technology and Innovation Awards.
At the heart of Lincolnshire Living
will be a flagship Home & Lifestyle Lincolnshire Living Home Show
show to be held at Lincolnshire is the perfect day out for anyone
Showground on Friday May 1 and looking to improve, redecorate,
Saturday May 2, 2020. modernise, buy, expand or
renovate their home.
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Step-by-step it might be worth instructing an independent survey
in order to establish the true extent of the problems
along with some associated costings. Again take advice
guide to selling from a reputable agent as to whether to do the works,
or deduct the costs from your asking price and make
Selling and buying your latest home can prove all relevant reports available to prospective purchasers
who can then make an informed decision. Try to keep
much more challenging than when you bought
your house de-cluttered, clean and tidy both inside
your first one. Not only will you need to assess and out for viewings. Imagine yourself to be a potential
the best way to market your proper ty, you’ll also buyer and view your property through their eyes.
need to work out financial options, along with
trying to time things just right with the home The Price is Right
you want to move to. It can be a minefield, but Setting the right asking price for your property is
fear not, help is at hand. Our step-by-step guide paramount. Too many agents are still trying to win
hopefully explains everything you’ll need to know. business by over egging prices and hoping that pound
signs will turn an owner’s head. Get three local,
experienced and reputable agents to give their
Finances First views on pricing and if they all say similar
Too many times have we seen potential buyers offering
figures then happy days, however if there
on properties only to find out, after a sale has been
is a gulf between them, generally
agreed, that they either cannot get funding or the
the middle one will be pretty bob
costs of doing so are too prohibitive. So work out
on. We cannot stress enough,
whether you can, and more crucially, feel comfortable
especially in these interesting
that you can, afford to move on. If you have an existing
times, that if you put your
mortgage, check to see if you face any early repayment
property on at too high a
charges or fees to port it to a new property. It’s well
price you’ll be sat on the
worth getting expert advice from an independent
market for too long and
mortgage broker to find out how much you can borrow
then have to start playing
and which lender will offer the best deal that suits your
the price reduction game.
own personal circumstances. Next, work out all the
Quite often this results
other expected costs such as stamp duty, removals,
in properties selling for
solicitor costs and of course the all-important estate
less than they would have
agent fee.
if they’d gone to market at
the right price in the first
Dressing The Bird place. Make sure the agents
First impressions are the lasting ones. Your property you invite back up their claims
could be the perfect one for a prospective purchaser by producing properties they
however if all they remember is dirty windows or flaky have sold recently. Choose your
paint on your woodwork, you might have lost their agent wisely and remember the
interest straight away. Before carrying cheapest option isn’t always the
out any major works however its best option.
worth getting an estate agent’s
view to advise what aspects Marketing is King
they feel potential buyers are Once you’ve chosen your estate agent, they
going to be concerned about should, as we would, send a professional photographer
and whether it’s worth to take quality pictures of your home, get a floorplan
spending the money. For and EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) ordered,
instance you may think your along with drawing up particulars for your home.
kitchen needs replacing Ensure your property is ship shape and Bristol fashion
however this is a costly and for the photo shoot, including, beds made, bathrooms
quite major upheaval and clean and toilet lids down. Hide knick-knacks away
you’ll probably pick a kitchen in the cupboards and use simple props such as a vase
that does not suit your buyer of fresh flowers along with a bowl of fresh fruit. You
who will therefore feel aggrieved should be sent a copy of the draft details before
to be ‘paying for it’ in the asking launching it to the market, check these carefully
price. Whereas it might well be worth and advise the agent of any potential changes. Once
considering a more cost effective exercise approved your agent should list your property online
of changing doors, handles or even work surfaces to using such portals as Rightmove, OnTheMarket as well
improve the look without breaking the bank. If you as their own website, along with using social media
know of some major issues affecting your property such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Viewing Etiquette exchange the seller wanted £50 for the rotary drier in
Make sure your agent can and will accompany viewings. the garden!
Even as an agent I would not conduct viewings on a
property I was selling unless it was as a last resort. Keep on trucking
After all it is, or should be, part of the service you are Once a deal is agreed it is important to make
paying for. When viewing with an agent they will know sure it doesn’t languish. Stay in contact
how to show your property in its best light, along with with both your agent and solicitor
potential purchasers feeling they can take their time, on a regular basis to ensure
as they feel less intrusive and the agent will get more things are running smoothly.
honest feedback at the end of the viewing. However, This is why we have a
wherever possible, make sure you’re out of the house dedicated sales progressor
while viewings take place, otherwise it could cancel out who chases buyers and
the point of the agent doing the viewing in the respective solicitors on
first place. a weekly basis and keeps
our sellers and buyers
A Tidy Mind appraised of any issues
Whilst it is not a must we would suggest that and progress. Getting a
once you’ve made the decision to put your rough idea of when your
home on the market let your solicitor buyer wants to exchange and
know, if you don’t have one get a complete in the early days of
recommendation, preferably from a sale can help stop any potential
your agent, who will know the wrangling later on down the road.
good from the bad. If you get Once you exchange on your property and your onward
your paperwork sorted early it purchase, remember to get buildings insurance in place
should help things move along on your new home from that date.
more quickly and if there are
any issues the solicitor spots, The Hunt is on.
they can be sorted out early Whilst becoming a Rightmove and OntheMarket junkie
doors. One of the biggest before a sale has been agreed on your own property
issues of selling a house is fine, we would strongly advise not to start viewing
can be that once a buyer properties seriously until you get an offer on your
has been found the process own. There is nothing worse than falling in love with
gets delayed due to either somewhere but not being able to secure it and it going
boundary issues, unregistered to someone in a better position. Try and curb your
titles or certificates being ‘through the keyhole’ visits until you are securely under
needed. These delays can offer and then get your viewing boots on.
unnerve potential purchasers,
take so long that they find another No Takers
property in the meantime, or mess If you’ve been on the market for a while and aren’t
up property chain time frames. This getting any offers or viewings, this usually comes down
can lead to sales falling over, along with to one of a few factors. Either your property is on at
more expensive legal bills, which if in order too much money in the current market place, is not
early enough could be avoided. being properly marketed or pushed by your agent, or
market conditions are simply dictating. Speak to your
Offers agent, though any decent agent should be taking the
So your agent has called you with an offer! If you’re initiative and speaking to you on a regular basis with
really lucky you might get more than one. However constructive feedback and suggestions. If you aren’t
don’t necessarily just run with the highest. Take advice getting this then perhaps you need to ask yourself are
from your agent as sometimes it is worth considering you with the right agent?
a slightly lower offer, due to the potential purchaser’s
position. For example your higher offer is in a chain of Feel free to give one of the team a call to discuss your
6 parties selling properties and getting a 95% mortgage, moving requirements
whilst the under bidder is in rented and only borrowing
70%. I know which one I would recommend. Also make
sure that both you and the buyer are clear and have
agreed what is included in the sale right from the get Simon Smith
go. Too many times have we seen sales teeter at the MNAEA MARLA
eleventh hour due to buyers and sellers falling out Partner, Residential Property
over what each thought was agreed. We have even e simonsmith@jhwalter.co.uk
seen a £450,000 sale fall through because on the day of t 01522 504354
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Online vs High
Street agents
How are online only agents
getting on in the current
market place?
In order to get an unbiased view
we asked the views of Gavin
Brazg, founder of The Advisory,
an independent consumer
advice group for house sellers
that monitors housing trends.
“The online estate agency
sector continues to bump along
at the circa. 5% of market
share, they are going to need
to pull some big rabbits out
of some big hats in order to
get to their stated goal of
10% market share.”
I’m naturally interested in the
whole online vs. high street estate
agency debate. Because everyone There is no doubt, it is possible Professionally I manage a team
starts looking for a property to sell a home through services which buy and sell houses across
using Rightmove, OnTheMarket that just list your property on the the UK on behalf of corporate
or Zoopla, it’s tempting to think major property portals and wait relocation companies and
there’s no point using a high street for the phone to ring. However homebuilders, offering part
estate agent. I would completely this type of marketing service is exchange schemes to prospective
understand if as a potential seller purely ‘reactive‘ and as such means purchasers. So I suppose I’m a ‘Pro’
your thought process went a that there is a fairly high chance house seller and I have a confession
little like this. All house buyers your home will fail to sell. to make, I always use local high
start their search online. Internet street estate agents!
only and high street agents will “That explains why the best
all advertise my house online. online estate agents only sell If you want to successfully sell
Therefore, I should get the same your house for a great price with
roughly 50% of the proper ties
result whoever I use. But internet the least amount of stress, you’d
they take on.” be wise to study serial house
only agents are cheaper than high
street agents. Therefore, given sellers like, house builders, offering
The best online estate agents are assisted sales or part exchange,
they’ll save me money; it must only as good as average high street
follow they’ll get me the best corporate asset managers,
estate agents.” corporate relocation consultants,
‘walkaway figure’ too. This is all
100% logical thinking, however institutional property investors
what most people don’t realise is,
“The best high street estate and banks disposing of
agents will get you a superior repossessed properties.
“A whopping 63% of buyers result. Don’t pick up the
pennies only to step over the The above are all individuals
don’t buy the proper ty they or businesses with reason to
initially enquired about. They pounds by being seduced by
sell residential property on a
buy a proper ty introduced to the cheap fees of the “online regular basis.
them by an estate agent.” only agents”.
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bums off seats. Portals make it not the be all and end all as it is
possible to sit at home all day with internet only estate agents.
looking at property porn. Good estate agents can sell your
house with just a phone and their
This is where high street estate knowledge of the buyers on their
agents have the unique ability to database.
bring value to the house hunting
and selling process. “Our own study revealed that
a well chosen high street estate
“Proper estate agents perform agent can increase the number
many additional vital tasks, of viewings on a proper ty by
the impor tance and monetary 48% and increase the number
value of which is hard to of offers by 64%.”
underestimate: Proper estate
agents build rappor t, trust “Our research fur ther shows
and an understanding of the best local estate agents will
what buyers need.” get you a 5% higher sale price
than the best online or hybrid
It’s unfashionable to say this, but
estate agents.”
not all house buyers know what
they want, or are realistic about
But you only need one buyer to
what they can afford. In reality,
make a sale!? This is true, but,
many house buyers are searching
it takes two or more to spark
the dream, but end up buying
competitive bidding which is the
the compromise, because often
undisputed best way to flush out
the dream isn’t affordable
the maximum bid from a buyer.
or doesn’t exist.
The estate agent that can get the
It’s their job to master the art of most buyers through your door,
These are the buyers hands-on
selling houses and consistently is the agent that has the greatest
high street estate agents excel
achieve the maximum possible chance of securing you the best
at helping to buy a home. Good
price, in the shortest possible price, or the best buyer. Offers
high street estate agents don’t
time. They are also ‘Pro’ property beget offers, because buyers take
sell houses, they sell viewings.
sellers. How do the professionals comfort knowing someone else has
Proper estate agents try to
choose to sell? Interestingly, we also decided the property is a good
broaden buyers’ search criteria by
don’t know of any that use cheap buy and multiple offers gives you
listening to objections, overcoming
online estate agents. Instead, they the opportunity to choose your
them and suggesting properties
choose to put their sales in the buyer, based on their ability to
that meet their ‘needs’ but not
hands of local, ‘no sale no fee’ high see the transaction through to
necessarily all their ‘wants’. They
street estate agents. the finish line.
use every technique in the book
to encourage house hunters to
Rightmove is very effective at get off the sofa and view properties “Fur thermore the real work
connecting buyers to estate they may have discounted, or star ts when an offer has
agents, however, it’s nowhere not even considered while been accepted, so having an
near as effective as the public browsing Rightmove. experienced estate agent guide
think at connecting buyers and troubleshoot through the
“Proper high street estate sales progression process,
to proper ty.
agents can generate interest in increases your chances of
One of the downsides of a website your proper ty over and above actually moving home.”
like Rightmove and by default, the direct interest generated
internet only listing agents too, from your internet adver t.” If you are looking to sell your
is that they don’t push, Instead home feel free to speak to one of
they encourage superficial snap Good high street estate agents the team to find out what we can
judgments to be made, based don’t really need Rightmove or do for you.
purely on looking at a couple Zoopla to sell your home. These
of photos. In this digital age of websites help and serve as an Simon Smith
diminishing attention spans, it’s additional tool in the agent’s MNAEA MARLA
Partner, Residential Property
getting harder and harder to get marketing toolbox but they’re
e simonsmith@jhwalter.co.uk
t 01522 504354
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Willingham Road, Market Rasen Washingborough Road, Heighington Debonnaire Cottage, Burton
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Cliff Farmhouse, North Carlton Beck Gardens, Dunholme Grange Cottage, Canwick
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Hampton Manor, Lincoln Westview Farmhouse, Hayton The Old Rectory, Lea
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Carline Road, Lincoln High Street, Hough on the Hill Moorby, Middle Rasen
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Park Lane, Heighington Bath Road, Bracebridge Heath Mildmay Street, Lincoln
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Potterhanworth Road, Heighington The Mill House, Welton Marriner Crescent, Lincoln
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Mercer Drive, Lincoln White Hall Grove, Lincoln The Grange, Barlings
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122019 Auction Review
2019 was another challenging, but productive year for the County property
auction team. The main challenges came from a lack of stock and the
dreaded BREXIT which cooled the market. However despite this we sold
65 from the 82 lots offered in 2019 which equates to a 79% success rate
and £8,741,000 of property and land GONE!
GONE! Under the hammer 2019! Sales highlights include:
March 7th May 8th
44 Station Road, 1b Kinder Avenue, 121 & 121a Newland 2.59 Acres, 7 Orchard Close, 60 Scothern Road,
North Hykeham North Hykeham Street West, Lincoln Tickhill Cherry Willingham Nettleham
SOLD! - £135,000 SOLD! - £150,000 SOLD! - £180,000 SOLD! - £135,000 SOLD! - £150,000 SOLD! - £180,000
July 11th September 26th
8 Bank Street, 24 York Avenue, 13 Milman Street, 8 Dixon Street, Lynwode Lodge, Shepherds Cottage,
Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Linwood Harmston
SOLD! - £215,000 SOLD! - £245,000 SOLD! - £125,000 SOLD! - £74,000 SOLD! - £502,000 SOLD! - £262,000
November 28th 2020 Auction Dates
5.69 Acres, Everton, The Laurels, Willow Cottage,
March 11th GONE!
Doncaster Saxilby Lincoln
May 13th Entry Deadline - 3rd April
July 15th Entry Deadline - June 5th
September 23rd Entry Deadline - August 7th
November 18th Entry Deadline - October 9th
SOLD! - £78,000 SOLD! - £172,000 SOLD! - £111,000
If you have property or land to sell please call the auction
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Location, extensive tiered gardens of
around 0.22 of an acre.
We set the Guide Price at
Location, £400,000 and began the
marketing. Unsurprisingly we
Location were immediately swamped
with requests to view the
The County Property Auction property. After around 50
team were fortunate to be viewings and a strong pre-
instructed to sell 12 Drury auction offer we advised
Lane, Lincoln by property the client to proceed to the
auction on behalf of the auction night. After some
executors. Drury lane is very competitive bidding the
one of Lincoln’s most sought hammer came down to the
after addresses, were it on winning bidder at £520,000
a monopoly board it would and I am pleased to say the
equate to Park Lane or property will now be carefully
Mayfair. and lovingly restored by the
buyer to become their home
Nestling at the foot of Lincoln for many years to come.
Castle with breathtaking
views of Lincoln Cathedral The auction process is ideally
to the east and citywide suited to unique properties
vistas to the south, this where the precise value is
really is a prime location. hard to ascertain. The County
The detached, double bay Property Auction team have
fronted period townhouse a proven track record of
extended to around achieving great prices for
3,017sq.ft. and required our auction vendors with
a sympathetic renovation properties of this nature.
program throughout.
Accommodation comprised a If you have a unique property
spacious reception hall, three then please call the auction
reception rooms, breakfast team on 01522 504360 or
kitchen, cloakroom and email auctions@jhwalter.co.uk
cellar to the ground floor. and one of highly experienced
Whilst to the first floor were team will be glad to offer a
four bedrooms and three free no obligation market
bathrooms. Outside offered appraisal.
off road parking along with
James Mulhall
BA MNAEA MNAVA
Senior Associate, Auction Manager
e jamesmulhall@jhwalter.co.uk
t 01522 504318
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Land with potential a developer will promote the land with the local
authority and bear the costs.
and how to realise it A similar mechanism is a promotion agreement.
A promoter acts rather like a developer but has
no intention of buying the site once permission is
So you have a field on the edge of a town
granted. The promoter will take a commission from
or village. That is a good thing, right? As the landowner once the property has a permission
our planning team will say, it could be, if the and is sold to a developer. This has the reassurance
settlement is sustainable and the location for the owner that the price paid is set in the open
suitable based on the planning policies of the market and not just negotiated with the buyer. On the
local authority. But there is more than one way other hand, as the promoter will never be the builder,
to realise the potential in your proper ty. beware those who take the easiest route to
a permission and may not maximise value.
In almost every case, you will maximise return by
These methods of disposal are all very well but none
instructing our planning consultants to obtain a
of them will give the landowner significant advanced
consent and then offering the property for sale
revenue. There are buyers in the market who will
with outline planning permission. In most cases, a
acquire land, mostly at a price above its background
sale will be based on a contract that is conditional
land value, to reflect its potential. On the whole, an
on the buyer securing reserved matters. If all goes
overage or clawback is agreed so that the seller can
swimmingly, you will get the permission you want and
share in the proceeds once the property is developed.
there will be competition for your property to drive
Eventually, the original landowner will share a
up value. If you have made the application yourself,
substantial part of the development value but not as
there is no one else involved who will take a share of
much as with an option/promotion agreement and
the proceeds. On the other hand, the cost of securing
nothing like as much as landowners prepared to seek
a planning permission can be substantial, there may be
their own permissions.
risks of a refusal or unavoidable conditions that could
diminish value.
For more detailed advice on the disposal of
development land, talk to John Elliott
Many developers will commonly take on the costs of
applying for planning in return for a discounted price
on purchase. Indeed, where a consent is unlikely in
the short term, many developers prefer this route. John Elliott
BSc (Hons) MRICS ACIArb MNAVA
It allows them to manage their pipeline and reduce
Partner, Chartered Surveyor
their capital outlay in the short term. In return for
e johnelliott@jhwalter.co.uk
an option to buy the land once permission is granted, t 01522 504303
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High Street Lincoln is clearly adapting with
a change of business on the
If you would like any information
regarding your commercial
High Street and seems more property, please contact:
Retail robust than other cities to
current trends. There has been
Retailers on high streets across a rise of restaurants, bars and William Gaunt
entertainment venues opening BSc (Hons)
Britain have been struggling across the city. One to point Commercial Agent
due to the change of shopping out in-particular is the Cornhill e williamgaunt@jhwalter.co.uk
habits. A Business Rates system Quarter including an Everyman t 01522 504322
that reflects past glories and Cinema and Cosy Club, aimed at
gives online retailers a leg up students, residents and tourists
is not helpful to prosperity in visiting the city which should draw
people to the high street. On top
traditional shopping. Customers of this, in October 2019, Azuma
using online retailers benefit launched regular direct trains from
from often lower priced Lincoln to London Kings Cross.
products suppor ted by lower, This will undoubtedly increase
out of town proper ty costs. tourism and business in Lincoln
During the first half of 2019 as visitors will now be able to
have day trips to Lincoln, visit
Britain’s high streets recorded
tourist attractions such as Lincoln
1,234 more store closures than Cathedral and Castle, or come to
opening. So how is Lincoln the city for business. These are all
adapting to these changes? very positive for the growth of the
City and are likely to increase the
Having recently moved back to footfall on the high street. The Lincoln Imp is
Lincolnshire after eight years the badge of No. LXI
in London it has been great to Retailers on the high street will Squadron RAF.
see that the City of Lincoln has continue to adapt to customer
developed significantly, with demand for a modern retail
much linked to the growth of the experience which is as much
University. This has influenced about being entertained as finding
the shape of retailing on the High a bargain. A great “atmosphere”,
Street with successful traders longer opening hours and links
attracted to student footfall. between the online and “real
world” will all be key to
Lincoln’s success.
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Commercial Recent Sales
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Unit 3, Glebe Farm, Scampton, Lincolnshire 15 & 15a Monks Road, Lincoln
• An open storage unit • Floor area approx 4,500 sq.ft.
• Electric roller shutter door access • Central Lincoln location
• Shared yard • Suitable for a variety of usage (subject to planning permission)
• 0.5 miles from A15 • Current useage as emergency accommodation & officing
• Approximately 157.44m2 (1695 sq.ft) per unit • Development potential
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Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen Stow Park Road, Marton
• Site area 3.26 ha (8.1 acres) • Site area 5.53 hectares (13.66 acres)
• Allocated site in Central Lincolnshire Local Plan • Outline planning permission for 39 units
• Rural edge of market town • Low density, high quality development
• Good range of local facilities • Possible alternative layouts reducing infrastructure
• Adjoining open countryside
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2 Harcourt Street, Newark Land adjacent to A46 Lincoln
• Two storey mixed use building • Land available 2.2 hectares (5.5 acres)
• Previously takeaway on Ground Floor • Further land by negotiation
• 3 bedroom apartment on 1st floor • Visible position for traffic arriving at / leaving Lincoln
• Requiring full renovation • Prominent greenfield site on major arterial route
• Of interest to developers and occupiers
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128-130 Carholme Road, Lincoln 35 Beacon Hill Road, Newark
• Outline p.p for a three storey building to accommodate 14 • Residential development opportunity
apartments with associated parking spaces • Implemented planning permission for 16 apartments
• Site area approximately 840 m² (0.21 acre) • Within walking distance of town centre and amenities
• No affordable housing requirement or education contribution • Approximately 0.48 acre (0.19 hectare)
• Site within walking distance of City centre and amenities
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Ghostbusters
Greestone stairs is believed to be the
most haunted place in Lincoln, with
many ghostly apparitions.
These include a nun, reputed to be from the convent
of Saint Joseph’s, who can be seen carrying a baby
in her arms and walking from the entrance of the
convent, over the pathway and laying the baby down.
Some say that the baby is dead, and she is laying
it to rest.
Along the stairs, there is a stone archway which
straddles the path which people have repor ted sightings
of orbs of light and noises coming from beneath the
archway, along with some claiming that their electrical
devices have turned themselves off. Even pictures taken
of this area have been distor ted or shown specks of
light covering the screen. Fur ther up the stairs is a
crooked lamp post where a cleric can be regularly seen
stood underneath wearing a hat and long coat. It is Though not all the visitors were goodies! Two thieves
believed that he hung himself from the lamp post and slipped into the cathedral late one night and waited
that he is there to protect and guide wear y travellers for everyone else to leave. Once alone, they took the
on their way up the stairs to the Cathedral. chest and made their escape down Greestone Stairs,
however one of them tripped and dropped the chest,
The most dramatic haunting is that of Saint Hugh’s the gold and gems spilling out everywhere, along
head. After his death, he was canonized as a saint with Saint Hugh’s head which rolled away down the
and his body cut up and sent to cathedrals around hill. His head was returned to the cathedral and the
the world, with his head placed in a chest in Lincoln thieves caught, however, it is said that those heading
Cathedral on a bed of gold and gems. News spread down Greestone Stairs from the Cathedral need to be
fast raising a lot of attention with many people visiting careful, as many before them have heard Saint Hugh’s
Lincoln to spend time with the new Saint. head rolling behind them, and felt it hit the back of
their legs, forcing them to the floor.
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18PROPERTY | BUSINESS | PLANNING | ENERGY
History of the detached for the middle classes and
detached villas on large plots for
from the 1960s to re-point with
cement mortar but instead of the
the “well-to-do”. water wearing away the mortar,
Victorian House Period houses, of the Victorian
it becomes trapped and frozen in
winter which results in the surface
and their defects era, remain very popular, especially
if they retain their original
of the facing bricks flaking away;
this process is known as ‘spalling’.
The Victorian era covers the features. They were built to last
period between 1837 and and many have stood the test Roof Sagging
1901 during the rule of Queen of time, though slum clearance Victorian roofs were usually
Victoria. It was a period of great has removed examples of poor clad in light weight slate or clay
change, innovation and technical design and construction. As well tiles. Once these roof coverings
development. Gas lamps replaced as house building, transport links deteriorated, many were replaced
candles, electricity became and infrastructure were being with another ‘modern’, cheaper
available, sewerage systems were developed at this time meaning product; the concrete roof tile.
built and, by the end of the era, that many of the properties were, Concrete tiles are significantly
fixed baths with running hot and and remain, in convenient locations heavier causing sagging in the
cold water became commonplace. close to former industrial districts, timber roof frame and even
town centres and railway stations. bulging to walls. Building
From the late Georgian period Regulation consent is now needed
(1774) to the beginning of the when re-covering old roofs to
First World War (1914) the eliminate the risk of overloading
population changed from being the original structure.
rural to predominantly urban. In
1774 approximately a quarter of Internal dampness
the population lived in towns and The majority of dampness in
by 1901, the figure was over three Victorian houses is caused by
quarters. The population itself modern ‘improvement’ works
grew from 7.5 million to 36 million. which stop the building performing
In response, over 6 million new in the way it was originally
urban homes were built, most still designed - these include pointing
remain and form almost 1/3rd of with cement mortar, external
the nation’s current housing stock. render, replacing floors with
solid concrete, replacement of
After the Great Fire of London Whilst Victorian houses are single glazed windows with sealed
many building acts and statutes popular with buyers, their double glazed units and blocking
were passed to try to prevent such construction was different to up fireplaces and chimney flues. All
disasters from happening again. The present day properties and these works serve to seal a house
London Building Act of 1774 was a relied on allowing the building to that is designed to breathe and can
landmark of its kind. The structural ‘breathe’. Many have developed cause condensation and damp.
code contained within the Act, defects such as spalling brickwork,
contributed to greater uniformity sagging roof timbers, internal Penetrating dampness can be
in construction than ever before dampness and woodworm caused when rainwater permeates
and only the largest houses were infestations. To manage these through the Victorian bricks that
not so rigidly designed. The Act effectively, a proper understanding form the solid walls. Due to the
only applied to metropolitan areas of the relationship between timber floor joists being built
but it represented ‘good practice’ the different components of directly into the brickwork, the
everywhere. It influenced other the property is required and water penetration causes the ends
local building regulations creating, a respect for the traditional of the joists and perimeter floor
for the first time, whole streets of construction methods. Defects boards to rot. At ground floor,
the same social class. As it became found in Victorian houses are this can often be misdiagnosed as
increasingly fashionable for polite often as a result of more recent “rising” damp.
society to live in towns, more and ‘modernisation’ works.
more development was undertaken
to accommodate the ever Spalling
increasing population. The social Pointing was formed using lime Leslie-Anne Milson
structure of Victorian England is mortar. This allowed any moisture MRICS
reflected in terraced houses, even to travel down through the mortar, Chartered Surveyor
“back to backs” built for working around the bricks and drain away. e lesliemilson@jhwalter.co.uk
families through standardised semi- It became common practice t 01522 504306
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Surveys
For those buying a home it is impor tant to
remember that a mor tgage lender’s repor t is
not a sur vey. Indeed, many lenders rely on a
computer automated valuation where no one
actually goes to the proper ty.
An RICS sur vey will tell the buyer the
actual condition of the building. This is
vital information which can be invaluable
during price negotiations and will help avoid
expensive surprises after a buyer has moved
in. Indeed, sur veys can be used by vendors
to aid selling a proper ty by showing any
problems that could delay the sale, or cause
price reductions later in the process.
Currently there are investigation may be needed. by hidden flaws in the structure
The report is suitable for houses, together with an outline of
three types of survey flats and bungalows made of repair options. It points out the
common building materials. The investigations you should complete
• RICS Condition Report is report includes a breakdown of before you exchange contracts to
designed for conventional houses, condition, a list of problems that avoid unexpected expense and it
flats or bungalows built from and may affect the property, issues summarises the works necessary
in apparently reasonable condition. that need to be investigated to to protect the building for the
It is straight forward and does not prevent serious damage, legal future. It is designed to include an
include a valuation. The report issues that need to be addressed, assessment of what materials were
focuses purely on serious/urgent local environment and the energy used in the construction and how
defects and risks to the property. performance of the building. these will perform in the future.
It uses a simple “traffic light” rating This survey normally includes a It is designed to outline the repair
to help identify the areas requiring current Market Valuation and an options and give you a repair
special attention. assessment of the rebuilding costs timeline whilst explaining the
of the property for insurance. consequences of not acting.
• RICS Home Buyers Report RICS is close to launching a new
is the most popular choice of • RICS Building Survey is home survey standard, designed
survey. It is designed to provide designed for dwellings that are to allow surveyors to create
advice on significant matters of large, old or run down and those their own survey types within a
condition, point out where further that are less conventional or have framework that ensures the highest
been altered standards. The three existing
structurally. The survey types have become so will
report is more established and understood over a
detailed and period of decades. As a result, we
descriptive on a anticipate that the demand from
wider range of new home owners will be for three
issues and includes levels of survey, broadly as they are
a description of now set out.
visible defects
and potential If you need survey advice please
problems caused call our valuation team
L I NC
OLN C ATHEDRAL
Andrew Curtis
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Consultant
e andrewcurtis@jhwalter.co.uk
t 01522 504312
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Lincolnshire,
the home of
arable farming
Lincolnshire is a good place
to farm. There is no doubt.
The Promised Land for the
committed arable farmer.
Keith, who relocated to Lincolnshire
from southern Ireland, explained;
“You can buy a big farm and
then you can justify buying big
machinery”.
In 2019 we have seen four units of over
700 acres offered for sale on the open The county’s farming anaerobic digesters widen the
market in the county. Lincolnshire farms infrastructure is well developed, choice of cropping for the area,
have continued to expand. Ironically offering a choice of suppliers making it practical to grow
high land prices have, in a way, been and access to top quality advice. vegetables, potatoes and maize.
an assistance increasing the value of There are buying groups striving
the home farm and creating substantial to provide inputs at least cost, Keith commented that
equity and borrowing power to dealers offering both new and his move;
allow expansion. good second hand machinery,
specialist agricultural lawyers
and land agents, well equipped
“had been a good
There is good land. The land grading
system is a guide to quality, with grade contractors and numerous experience, people have
1 land the best and grade 4 the least hauliers. There are other been helpful and it worked
flexible and poorest. There is little farmers willing to cooperate well to have children at
or no grade 4 land in Lincolnshire. and share machinery. school and involved in spor t,
Grade 3 land predominates but there which helped us to meet a
are substantial tracks of grade 1, with Grain sales are helped by the lot of people.”
swathes of fantastic stoneless, level, free close proximity to ports such as
working marine silt around the wash at Immingham and Boston, giving Although the Lincolnshire
Holbeach and Boston, rich, deep, grade access to the world and there pubs cannot compete with the
2 land in the fens and free working chalk is a large and growing poultry craic of Ireland’s hostelries
and limestone soils on the Wolds Heath industry hungry for grain. the county has a traditional
and Cliff. social scene. There are annual
Thankfully the county’s roads Fatstock dinners, ploughing
Most farms have large well shaped have less traffic than in the matches, regular local and
fields. Unproductive areas such as south east and even the smallest trade shows and vibrant young
spinneys, copses, woodland and bogs are roads still tend to be suitable farmers clubs. The Lincolnshire
minimised. Most land has effective under for machinery, as verges are not Show remains one of the
drainage systems. Drainage schemes generally narrowed by the walls, finest agricultural shows in the
were installed with the help of grant aid fences, banks and hedges, which country and goes from strength
in the 1970s and 1980s. In the low lying can be such a problem in other to strength, a not to be
areas water is managed by Drainage areas. Fortunately we have not missed event.
Boards, many of which have local farmers yet seen too much introduction
actively involved, ensuring water levels of traffic calming measures, If I have tempted your interest
are managed effectively. which can make moving in farming in Lincolnshire, do
machinery through villages such give me a call or come to see us
Rod, who moved to farm in Lincolnshire a problem in other areas. at our stand at the Lincolnshire
from the family base in Gloucestershire, Show on 24th and 25th June
commented “The choice of suppliers and The network of cold stores, 2020.
dealers is better and you can probably factories, pack houses and
sell your grain for £2 a tonne more.”
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