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EP51 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 6 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s jou...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 18th - 24th Dec 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: FP TV (EP 122) CHRISTMAS LANDLORD TIPS: Winter Protection and Planning The Future Of Your Portfolio As well as the usual overspending, overeating and overindulging,...

The big day is less than a week away, and we hope you’ll have the chance to take some well-earned time off. As well as the usual overspending, overeating and overindulging, the festive break gives landlords a chance to review their business and think about what comes next. And if you can limit your intake of mulled wine and eggnog, you can do it all with a clear head! Join Lettings Director Richar...

ZOOPLA UK House Price Index November 2022 Executive summary • UK house prices increased by 7.2% over 2022 • Quarterly growth slows rapidly and is set to move negative in Q1 • Discounts to asking price widen to 4% • Buyer demand 50% lower than last year, new sales agreed 28% lower • Affordability and value for money are key to the outlook for 2023 • House prices in affordable markets less exposed t...

What Will Happen to the Fife Property Market in 2023? The autumn of 2022 saw economic and political instability with the resignation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and the ill-fated Liz Truss 44-day premiership. Now as we go into 2023, the economic and political turmoil has subdued, offering a greater feeling of stability in money markets. So, on the back of that, what is the expectation for t...

EP50 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 5 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s jou...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 11th - 18th Dec 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: CHRISTMAS SELLING: Why you need to start now if you want to move next summer It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so isn't it a bit soon to be talking about...

Preparing to sell your Fife Property in the New Year If you’re preparing your Fife home for sale, it’s key you get it right or you could lose thousands if you get it wrong. Did you know that an untidy garden or dirty windows could put a buyer off before they even enquire with the Estate Agent, and you'll never know! So, in this article I’ve included some essentials tips that you must do: https://w...

CHRISTMAS SELLING: Why you need to start now if you want to move next summer It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so isn't it a bit soon to be talking about moving home next summer? Find out why this is the perfect time of year for selling your home. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/christmas-selling-why-you-need-to-start-now-if-you-want-to-move-next-summer/ #fifep...

142% More Fife Homes are on the Market Today Than a Year Ago The Fife property market has changed in the last 12 months, with more Fife properties coming onto the market. This has given greater choice to Fife home buyers and buy-to-let landlords. Fife Properties Estate Agents Jim Parker and Perrie McIntosh discuss this topic. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/142-more-fife-...

EP49 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 4 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s jou...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 4th- 10th Dec 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: FP TV (EP 120) LANDLORD LEGAL ERRORS: Are You On The Right Side Of Lettings Law? Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so...

Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so you’re not alone if you’re feeling flummoxed by so many rules and regulations. Even though we let and manage rental homes every day, we still need to set aside time to keep track of changes to the law and landlords’ responsibilities. And to make sure we get everything right and done on time, we need watertight s...

Executive summary • Rental inflation is 12.1% per annum, well ahead of earnings (6%) • No sign of a slowdown due to chronic supply/demand mismatch • Demand is 46% above average while total supply is 38% lower • Rents in the largest UK cities are registering the fastest growth rates • Rental (un)affordability for a single earner is at its highest for over a decade (35% of average weekly earnings) •...

INFLATION - Every Fife Landlords’ Saviour Fife Buy-to-Let Landlords. Would it surprise you that inflation can be very useful when it comes to protecting your hard-earned savings and investment? Join Fife Property Estate and Letting Agents as they explain and discuss this week’s topic. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/inflation-every-fife-landlords-saviour/ #fifeproperty #f...

EP48 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 3 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s jou...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 27th Nov – 3rd Dec 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: FP TV (EP 119) SELLING OFF-MARKET: Can you still get the best price and the best buyer? If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes of...

FP TV (EP 119) SELLING OFF-MARKET: Can you still get the best price and the best buyer? If 2022 is anything to go by, 2023 could be the year that selling homes off-market hits the mainstream. Fife Properties Estate Agent Perrie McIntosh and guests discuss the pros and cons of this week’s topic. (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/selling-off-market-can-you-still-get-the-best-...

Falling Fife House Prices: The Winners & Losers What is happening to Fife house prices? Well, the prices that were being achieved earlier this year aren’t being met now. And that is a good thing for most Fife people. Of course, there are winners and losers, but not who you think! Perrie McIntosh and guests discuss the topic that everyone wants to know the answers to. Read the article to find o...

EP47 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 2 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Perrie McIntosh are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 20th – 26th Nov 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: FP TV (EP 118) PHOTOGRAPHY SECRETS: Top pro-styling tips to give your home the edge "As soon as I saw the photo, I knew it was the one! " Such is the power of photog...

FP TV (EP 118) PHOTOGRAPHY SECRETS: Top pro-styling tips to give your home the edge "As soon as I saw the photo, I knew it was the one! " Such is the power of photography, and as a potential buyer's first introduction to your home, it can make or break a sale. Scotland’s No.1 Estate Agent Jim Parker and guests discuss the importance of good photographs when selling your home. (Watch/Read/Listen) h...

Fife tenants face further rent hikes, as the number of available rental homes drops by 71% Fife tenants in 2023 face further rent hikes, as the number of available rental homes has dropped to an 18 year low. Many ‘accidental’ landlords have cashed in on the post lockdown Fife property boom of the last two years and sold their properties to Fife owner-occupiers - not fellow landlords. Read the arti...

EP46 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Diary of a Property Investor Part 1 How I made my first million and the lessons learned. In this series Jim Parker and Richard Cook are going to take you through the steps by step approach that took Jim from homeless and unemployed in his early 20’s to retiring at 38 years old a millionaire and financially free. This is the warts and all, laid bare story of Jim’s jou...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 13th – 19th Nov 2022 Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon: Article, Podcast and TV Show written and produced this week are: FP TV (EP 117) EVENING VIEWINGS: Wow your buyers with a warm welcome when it's dark and cold After the clocks go back and the nights start earlier, viewings at your...