FIFE PROPERTIES - Helpful guides for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 15th – 21st Dec 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the next Wealth Creation Show episode which airs this Monday @...

FPTV (EP 226) INVENTORY ESSENTIALS: All you need to avoid disputes and protect your rental property   No inventory, no claim. That's about the long and the short of it if you end up in dispute with your tenant and want to make a deduction from their security deposit.   Much more than just a list of items, an inventory is your only legal safeguard in claiming for damages. The law favours evidence,...

UK House Price Index For Scotland: October 2024 Perrie McIntosh provides a breakdown of the Scottish House Price Index report for October 2024 and gives her thoughts on how this could impact the Scottish property markets for buyers and sellers. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/uk-house-price-index-for-scotland-october-2024/ #FifePropertyGroup #Fife #Dundee Edinburgh #Glasgow #S...

Why Fife’s Shrinking Households Could Shape the Future of its Property Market     Fife’s property market is undergoing a fascinating transformation, driven by shrinking household sizes and changing rental dynamics. From long-term value growth for homeowners to rising demand for smaller rental properties, the opportunities for landlords and investors in Fife have never been more promising.    To un...

Why Dundee’s Shrinking Households Could Shape the Future of its Property Market     Dundee’s property market is undergoing a fascinating transformation, driven by shrinking household sizes and changing rental dynamics. From long-term value growth for homeowners to rising demand for smaller rental properties, the opportunities for landlords and investors in Dundee have never been more promising.   ...

THE DUNDEE BABY BOOMER HOUSING PARADOX: Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go   Dundee’s baby boomers are caught in a housing paradox: years of soaring property values have created wealth but left many trapped in homes that no longer meet their needs. With retirement-friendly properties in critically short supply, and many never even reaching the open market, the struggle to downsize is real. Curi...

EP 153: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Driving Ambition Ambition is often referred to as a goal with driving energy behind it. It may be referred to when the stakes are high, or the rewards are often associated with success, such as a high-profile career or gaining a significant income. Success has many definitions and may be subjective. However, many individuals want to know how to obtain success, and...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 8th – 14th Dec 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the next Wealth Creation Show episode which airs this Monday @ 1...

FPTV (EP 225) PLAN YOUR JANUARY SALE: Your December checklist to sell your home fast in the new year   Although the property portals get record numbers of views with every Boxing Day bounce, it’s the second half of January when the market really heats up.   To capture the wave of New Year buyers as they come out of hibernation, it makes sense to use the quieter weeks on either side of Christmas to...

THE FIFE BABY BOOMER HOUSING PARADOX: Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go   Fife’s baby boomers are caught in a housing paradox: years of soaring property values have created wealth but left many trapped in homes that no longer meet their needs. With retirement-friendly properties in critically short supply, and many never even reaching the open market, the struggle to downsize is real. Curious...

EP 152: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Cracking The Code of Collaboration Ask any leader whether their organisation values collaboration, and you’ll get a resounding yes. Ask whether their strategies to increase collaboration have been successful, and you’ll probably receive a different answer. Regularly owning your own mistakes, listening actively and supportively to people’s ideas, and being respectf...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 1st – 7th Dec 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the next Wealth Creation Show episode which airs this Monday @ 12...

FPTV (EP224) RENTAL REBOOT: Start 2025 with our top ten new year resolutions for landlords   Did you know that most people break their New Year’s resolutions within a month?   It’s hardly surprising given that most are based around health & fitness, which means heading to the gym at the crack of dawn during the coldest and darkest time of year - hardly a recipe for success!   But you can set n...

UK House Price Index For Scotland: September 2024 Perrie McIntosh provides a breakdown of the Scottish House Price Index report for September 2024 and gives his thoughts on how this could impact the Scottish property markets for buyers and sellers. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/uk-house-price-index-for-scotland-september-2024/ #FifePropertyGroup #Dundee Edinburgh #Glasgow #S...

Dundee House Sales Up 13.6% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain   Dundee house sales have surged by 13.6% compared to 2023, highlighting the resilience of our local property market. Estate agents Richard Cook and Craig McNally explore the key trends shaping this growth and what it means for buyers and sellers in the Dundee area.      #FifePropertyGroup #DundeeEstateAgent #DundeeHouseSalesIncreas...

Fife House Sales Up 7.3% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain     Fife house sales have surged by 7.3% compared to 2023, highlighting the resilience of our local property market. Estate agents Richard Cook and Sophie Gibbens explore the key trends shaping this growth and what it means for buyers and sellers in the Fife area.    (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/fife-house-sales...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 24th  – 30th Nov 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the Wealth Creation Show episode which aired on Monday 2nd Dec...

EP 151: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Creative Process The creative process is the act of making new connections between old ideas. Thus, we can say creative thinking is the task of recognising relationships between concepts. Creativity and ideas don’t come on command, they seem to spring up when we least expect it — like a rod of lightning bending our mind in unexpected directions, showing us the...

Dundee Properties Selling in 27 Days   Are you a Dundee homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of selling your home or property in early 2025?   Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to find a buyer for your Dundee home and how long solicitors will take to get you moved.   Estate agents Craig McNally and Richard Cook provide a guide to the current Dundee proper...

FIFE’S AGEING POPULATION TURNING TO RENTALS: What it Means for Landlords     Why are more and more of Fife's OAPs choosing rentals over home ownership, and what could this mean for the local property market? As recent data highlights a 52.8% surge in private renting among the over-65s nationally over the last decade, Fife's savvy landlords might wonder: could this be a golden opportunity?   Lettin...

EP 150: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Power of Association Association, that is the company you keep and how much time you spend with them, play an important role in what you become in life. They can be friends, acquaintances, family members, and work colleagues. It is increasingly recognised that the power of association plays a vital role in shaping our career trajectory and overall future. Woul...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 17th  – 23rd Nov 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the Wealth Creation Show episode which aired on Monday 25th No...

FPTV (EP 222) TOO LATE FOR BUY-TO-LET? Not when you copy the new generation of landlords   Average rental yields hit a ten-year high in the summer of 2024, fuelled by massive demand from tenants and an ever more acute shortage of homes. Discussing this topic are estate and letting agents Jim Parker and Richard Cook who use their years of experience and knowledge to provide a guide for potential la...

Fife Properties Selling in 52 Days   Live in Fife? Thinking of buying or selling a home in Fife in 2025? Recent independent research shows that in Fife, properties have been taking an average of 52 days to find a buyer, but factors like location and price range can greatly influence this timeline. Whether you're planning to move or invest, understanding these trends can give you a clear advantage...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 10th  – 16th Nov 2024 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.   We will be looking at:   ·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and coming soon. ·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife. ·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live this week. ·       Details of the Wealth Creation Show episode which aired on Monday 18th No...