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

Is it Now or Never for the Fife Property Market? Traditionally, the first four months of the year are usually an estate agents’ busiest time for house sales. However, if the last three years have taught us anything, nothing is 'normal' and 'usual' anymore. Jim Parker and Perrie McIntosh discuss what is happening in the Fife property market just now. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.c...

EP62 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Principles of Building Wealth Building wealth is a goal that many people aspire to, but it can often seem like an overwhelming task. It takes time, effort, and discipline to be successful with this goal, so don’t be lured by get-rich-quick schemes and too-good-to-be-true opportunities that can send you down a dangerous path. The good news is that there are princi...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 5TH – 11TH MAR 2023 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. https://www.fifeproper...

FP TV (EP 133) SPRING VIEWINGS: Get your Fife home ready for the year’s busiest selling season Spring has been the most popular season to buy and sell a home for as long as we can remember, and with good reason. Jim Parker and guests provide useful information to help you get your home in tip top order for selling this Spring. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/spring-viewin...

Cautious Optimism in the Fife Property Market The Fife Property Market in the two months of 2023 is showing signs of cautious optimism with the number of properties selling at decent levels. If you are a Fife homeowner or landlord read the article here to find out: https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/cautious-optimism-in-the-fife-property-market/ #FifePropertyMarket #FifeHousePrices #HousePriceG...

EP61 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Ultimate Guide to Buy To Let Investment If you’re wondering how to make money from property then buy to let investment is one of the most popular and lucrative investment methods out there. By purchasing a buy to let property, investors can generate attractive returns and benefit from ownership of a valuable asset in the UK property market. Before getting started...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 26TH FEB – 4TH MAR 2023 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. https://www.fifepr...

FP TV: EP 132: LANDLORD EXPENSES: use our expert guide to claim back every cost you’re entitled to How many tax allowances do you think you can claim from owning a rental property? The truth might pleasantly surprise you. Being a landlord is a business, but from our experience, not every landlord knows what they’re entitled to. As well as the obvious costs like mortgages and maintenance, there are...

Zoopla UK House Price Index – January 2023 • Annual house price inflation slows to 5.3% down from 8.6% last year • Buyer demand and sales volumes are 20-50% lower than a year ago but slightly ahead of the pre- pandemic years (2017-2019) • Sellers having to accept an average 4.5% discount to the asking price to achieve a sale – the highest for 5 years as a buyers’ market takes hold • Average discou...

EP60 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How to Build a Property Portfolio Wondering how to build your property portfolio? Look no further, as our complete guide covers everything you need to know. Whether you want to know how to build a property portfolio, are looking at how to grow a property portfolio, are wondering how to start a property portfolio –we’ve got you covered. We have 10 simple and actionabl...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 19TH – 25TH FEB 2023 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market with Jim Parker. He 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. https...

STRESS-FREE DOWNSIZING: Swap a home that’s too big for happiness, financial freedom and your ideal lifestyle Of all the reasons for moving home, downsizing can be the most overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if your home has become unmanageable or even if you know that moving to a smaller space will improve your life: just thinking about it can be incredibly daunting. Jim Parker provides expert advice...

SPRING SELLING TIPS FOR 2023 in FIFE: How to prepare and present your home for prime selling season! There is no season quite like spring. Moods start to lift as the days get longer and brighter; thoughts begin to shift from indoor nesting to outdoor fun; the idea of a garden or terrace for summer in a new home goes from a dream, to a thought, to action. It’s one of the best seasons for selling fo...

EP59 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Is Buy to Let Really Worth it? “Is this this the beginning of the end for Buy to Let Investors? It seems like the UK and Scottish Governments are determined to get rid of Private Landlords by implementing some of the most draconian legislation in history. Therefore, the question on everyone’s lips is: “Is it really worth investing in Buy to Let?” Luckily, you don’t n...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 12TH – 18TH FEB 2023 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market with Jim Parker. He 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. https...

Your tenants have moved in, you’ve protected their deposit, and the first month’s rent is in the bank. So what comes next? Following on from Part One of our Landlord Lingo Buster, Part Two is all about effective management to keep everything running smoothly, legally and profitably. Join Lettings Director Richard Cook along with one of the UK’s most successful Property Investors, Jim Parker (who w...

SCOTTISH & FIFE House Price Statistics Dec 2022 Average house prices in Scotland increased by 5.7% in the 12 months to December2022, increasing slower than average UK house prices (9.8%) and down from 6.2% in the 12 months to November 2022. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, average house prices in Scotland decreased by2.9% between November and December 2022, compared with a decrease of 2.5%d...

50% of Fife house sellers in 2022 had only been in their old home on average 4 years and 12 weeks How often do Fife people move home? Well, it’s a lot less than the 1980’s! Yet, new research shows there is now a two-speed Fife property market, with the younger generation moving only after a few years, and the older generation in Fife staying in their homes for decades. In this article, I discuss t...

EP58 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 13 How I lost my first million and the lessons learned. You don’t often get to know how someone failed but when you do you can often learn more from this than their success. In this episode Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to talk about the steps that led to Jim losing a million and the lessons learned. This is the warts and all...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 4TH – 11TH FEB 2023 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market with Jim Parker. He 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. (Watch...

FPTV (EP 129) SHOW YOUR HOME’S HEART: Instantly unlock the hidden extra value by shining a light on all the existing features Not every home sells for its full potential value, and that’s often because the finest features are either hidden or under-presented. But you can add many thousands to your sale price simply by showing off what’s already there. Jim Parker and guests provide inspirational hi...

Is Buy-to-Let in Fife Still Worth the Risk? Is Buy-to-Let still a safe bet when it comes to investing in Fife property? With legislation and taxation on the rise for Buy-to-Let, things have got a lot harder for Fife landlords over the last 5 years. Or could this be the next golden age for the Fife property market? Jim Parker and Ricard Cook provide guidance and helpful hits and tips as they discus...

EP57 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 12 How I lost my first million and the lessons learned. You don’t often get to know how someone failed but when you do you can often learn more from this than their success. In this episode Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to talk about the steps that led to Jim losing a million and the lessons learned. This is the warts and all...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 29TH JAN – 4TH FEB 2023 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market with Jim Parker. He 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 air on Mondays @ 12.30pm. (W...

Do you know your ARLA from your elbow? Or how about a GSR from the TDS? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Just like every industry, the lettings world has its own particular lingo to master, with plenty of phrases, abbreviations and rules to keep in your head. Join Lettings Director Richard Cook along with one of the UK’s most successful Property Investors, Jim Parker (who will more than likely shar...