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

FPTV (EP 203) SELLING FOR THE FIRST TIME: Our guide to getting it right and avoiding beginner’s mistakes   Whether you’re going upmarket to a bigger place, relocating for work or schools, or even downsizing from a longtime family home, selling for the first time is an exciting prospect in your life’s next chapter.   Even so, the idea of selling your home can feel like uncharted territory, and even...

Zoopla UK House Price Index – JUNE 2024   Executive summary   • UK house prices unchanged over the last 12 months   • Prices rising across all areas over last quarter. Annual rate of price inflation    remains negative across southern England, rising elsewhere   • Home buyers and sellers largely undeterred by election campaign   • Demand (6%) and sales agreed (8%) both higher than last year   • 75...

EP 130: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Create an Environment for Success Your environment influences everything you do! Your environment plays a huge role in your success. The good news is that you can always change it to be more motivated, inspired, and productive. Start with the information you consume and people you look at. Choose the figures who inspire you and follow their lead. Are you looking t...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE –30th June – 6th July 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 M...

FPTV (EP 202) THE RULES OF LETTING: Five universal principles that every landlord needs to know Whatever kind of landlord you are or wherever you own a rental property, some universal principles apply to keep your investments profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable.   Private landlords are effectively small business owners, and just like high street shops and online retailers, an important part of...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET: The Post General Election Fife Property Market What will the Fife property market look like after the General Election? What will it mean for Fife homeowners and landlords, especially those thinking of selling in the next 6 to 12 months?   (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/fife-property-market-the-post-general-election-fife-property-market/   Jim Parke...

EP 129: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The 4 Laws of Behaviour Change Anyone who’s ever set out to create better habits knows how hard it can be to stick with them and that’s because most people don’t create habits that work with—instead of against—our human nature. Understanding the science of behaviour change can help you work smarter, not harder, to achieve your biggest goals. Learning how to break...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 23rd – 29th June 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 Mond...

FPTV (EP 201) SUMMER RENOVATIONS: Project inspiration for the perfect season to upgrade your home   With long and sunny evenings from up to 17 hours of daylight, there's so much more time to get things done before it gets dark, which means you can enjoy the fruits of your labours sooner.   If you're thinking of giving your home a lift this summer, a well-executed renovation, from enhancing...

Why Are So Many Fife Homeowners Selling So Soon After Buying?     1 in 12 UK homes for sale has owners who only moved in since the pandemic. Why are so many moving so soon? What about Fife? Discover surprising answers in this article.   (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/why-are-so-many-fife-homeowners-selling-so-soon-after-buying/   #FifeProperties #FifeEstateAgent #HouseBu...

EP 128: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: 8 Ways to Overcome Failure Life is a roller coaster- we all experience moments of success and happiness as well as occasions of failure and sadness. We often fear failure, and when this experience comes about, do not have the proper tools to cope and move forward. We should change the perspective of failure, since without it we would be less capable of compassion,...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 16th – 22nd  June 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 Mon...

FPTV (EP 200) HOUSEMATE HEADACHES: How to calm conflicts between sharers at your rental property More people than ever are sharing a rental home as rents keep rising and supply continually falls short of demand.   Shared homes and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) have been highly profitable for landlords, but they also come with the inevitable challenges of multiple people living at the same a...

Understanding the Property Market: £/sq.ft Trends in the UK, Scotland and Fife Fife homeowners and landlords, are you curious about the state of play in the Fife property market and how your property stacks up in it? Discover the new key insights on how they give you an insight into local house prices, months before official data comes out. Uncover those secrets of the Fife property market and mak...

EP 127: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Stop Overthinking & Take Action! Overthinking is constantly analysing, ruminating, and worrying about a particular situation or event. While thinking things through before deciding is natural, overthinking can be harmful, leading to anxiety, stress, and indecisiveness. Many people struggle overthinking and it’s a common habit among many people, and the worst p...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 9th – 15th June 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 Monda...

FPTV (EP 199) MOVING CHECKLIST: Everything you need to do before, during, and after selling your home   If moving home is anything, it's a massive to-do list! Jobs to do right now, others in the future, and plenty of opportunity to wonder what you've missed.   Jim Parker and Richard Cook provide hints and tips to help you navigate getting ready to move home.   (Watch/Read/Listen) https://w...

Why Hasn’t the Fife Property Market Crashed? The Fife property market has defied expectations, demonstrating resilience despite economic uncertainties, rising mortgage rates, and a cost-of-living crisis. This article explores the reasons behind the stability, offering insights for Fife homeowners and Fife buy-to-let landlords. Discover how improved lending practices, stable employment, wage growth...

ZOOPLA UK Rental Market Report – June 2024     Executive summary   • UK rental inflation slows to +6.6% - the lowest rate for 30 months   • London leads the slowdown with rents up 3.7% over last 12 months   • Rental demand is down 25% but still greater than 2x pre- pandemic   • Supply of homes for rent up 18% but still 1/3 below pre- pandemic   • Rents have fallen in some cities over last quarter...

EP 126: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Turn Your Ambition into Income An abundance of hungry entrepreneurs dream about building a successful business, becoming a millionaire, and living life on their own terms. This unwavering ambition is the fuel that drives most entrepreneurs to succeed. Successful entrepreneurs use their ambition to become the best in the world at what they do and invest their time,...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 2nd – 8th June 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 198) LANDLORD PROFIT BOOST: Smart and smooth financial management for your buy-to-let “Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves.”   It might be an old saying, but keeping a keen eye on the day-to-day finances of your rental property can pay huge dividends. But we’re not talking about being cheap.   From buying a new fridge to replacing a shower head or even choosi...

Zoopla UK House Price Index – MAY 2024   Executive summary •      Annual UK house price inflation is running at -0.1% •      At a city level, price inflation ranges from -3% in Ipswich to +3.6% in Belfast – southern cities continue to register modest price falls •      Momentum in sales activity continues, with 13% more sales agreed •      There are more homes for sale than at any point in the las...

Fife Buy-to-Let Property Market: A Fife Landlord’s Perspective on Recent Trends     The buy-to-let property market has seen significant changes over the past few years with a noticeable increase in the number of available rental properties and a slowdown in the increases in rent. This article looks how Fife compares to the national and regional trends whilst also considering what this means for th...

EP 125: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The 6 Key Drivers of Motivation Motivation is the force that drives people to achieve their goals. Different people are motivated by different things, which can change over time. Knowing your motivators will help you better achieve your goals in life. Self-motivation is crucial for success in all areas of life, it is essential to know what makes you feel motivated...