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Despite changes to tax policy, buy-to-let remains a hugely popular life goal for many people as one of the safest long-term investment strategies. Property feels real with tangible, visible and stable assets that shares, crypto and foreign exchange simply can't match. Join Lettings Director Richard Cook along with one of the UK’s most successful Property Investors, Jim Parker (who will more than l...

Why Aren’t Liz and Rishi Courting Fife’s Generation Rent? With the Tory leadership ballot nearly finished, both candidates have hardly mentioned the housing issues of Generation Rent, the 20 and 30 somethings in Britain. What will this mean for those in rented accommodation in Fife and their landlords? Read the article here to find out more: https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/why-arent-liz-and-...

UK House Price Index July 2022 • Demand weakening over summer, more so than last year • New sales volumes holding up, supporting headline price growth • Cost of living hitting lower income households hardest, while those that buy homes tend to be on higher incomes • Higher mortgage rates to have a greater impact on activity in H2 • Mortgage rates for new buyers on track for 4%. The average first-t...

EP34 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How Does Inflation Impact Investments? Inflation rates of 10%+ hit the headlines in July 2022 with further rises predicted. Whether you have investments or cash in the bank, we’re all going to feel the effect of rising prices over the next few months. The Bank of England is predicting inflation rates to peak at 13% in the coming months. But does rising inflation mean...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE - 21ST - 27TH AUGUST 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 105) BROWN, BUT NOT OUT: Keeping your garden lush for viewings in a hot summer As our parks and gardens bake to a crisp, luscious green lawns are starti...

FP TV (EP 105) BROWN, BUT NOT OUT: Keeping your garden lush for viewings in a hot summer As our parks and gardens bake to a crisp, luscious green lawns are starting to feel like a distant memory. That can be a challenge when selling your home, given that gardens are deal-breakers for more homebuyers than ever. As well as stopping people in their tracks while scrolling through online listings, your...

FIFE PROPERTIES TV: Mortgage Special Will recent changes in “stress testing” make it easier for people who have previously had an application rejected on affordability grounds? Will changes to the LIFT scheme improve first-time buyers’ chances of purchasing their first home when so many properties are selling for over the home report valuation? Mortgage Advisor Neil Bird brings us up-to date with...

What’s the Difference Between a Flat and an Apartment in Fife? Live in Fife? Do you know the difference between an apartment and a flat?   proportion of Fife people live in a flat / apartment, why they are named that way and why flats/apartments could be one of the solutions to the Fife (and Britain’s) housing crisis… https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-f...

EP33 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Rich v’s Wealthy Rich and wealthy, two words that many people use interchangeably but mean vastly different things to different people. Being rich means, you have a lot of money coming in, but it does not mean you are wealthy! Being wealthy is not only having enough money to meet your needs but being able to afford not to work if you do not have to. It is about amass...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE - 14TH – 20TH AUGUST 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 104) PARENTS AND PAWS: Our Landlord Guide For Renting To Tenants With Children Or Pets "Never work with children or animals" has been a showbiz saying s...

"Never work with children or animals" has been a showbiz saying since the 1930s, but many landlords also live by the same advice. Landlords are three times more likely than agents to refuse tenants with children or pets, but they're less likely than agents to deduct the cost of repairs from the security deposit. Do they want to dodge conflict, or could their tenancy agreements be insufficient to c...

After the success of our Sunday Slot during lockdown a lot of people asked me to keep doing broadcasts for helpful subjects, so I’m pleased to say I’ve caught up with one of our original guests Mairi Gardner. Mairi is now a Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) and CIMSPA qualified personal trainer. I graduated with a 1st class honours degree (4.0 GPA) in Fitness, Nutrition and Health (BSc).  &nbsp...

AUTUMN ADVANTAGES: Five Gold Selling Secrets of the Underrated Season in Fife Autumn gets a bad rap as a season for selling your home. It's always pushed back behind the blossom of spring, the sunshine of summer, and the festive magic of winter. Jim Parker and guests discuss useful hints and tips for selling your home this Autumn. #fife #fifeproperty #fifeestateagent #homesellingtips #autumnkerbap...

EP32 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How to Make Your Property Investment More Profitable The million-dollar question for all landlords is, ‘How do I make my property investment more profitable?’ The most obvious answer is increasing the rent! However this can come back to haunt you and leave your property investments vulnerable and exposed to factors outside of your control. In this episode Jim Parker...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE - 7TH - 13TH AUGUST 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 103) TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Future-proof your home's value with our climate-proofing tips After 2022's heatwave with temperatures over 40°C, and 2021's fre...

FP TV (EP 103) TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Future-proof your home's value with our climate-proofing tips After 2022's heatwave with temperatures over 40°C, and 2021's freeze where the mercury dropped as low as -23°C, our homes are having to deal with changing weather. (Read) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/temperature-control-future-proof-your-homes-value-with-our-climate-proofing-tips/ #fifeproper...

Fife’s ‘Generation Stuck’ and Their £5,433m Tied-up Equity Many of Fife’s mature homeowners are stuck in their oversized homes. Their children flew the nest years ago, yet they are unable to find suitable Fife properties to move to. Fife’s ‘Generation Stuck’ are holding back those younger Fife ‘Generation Renters’ move into the larger homes they need. What is the answer to this problem? Jim Parker...

EP31 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How to Beat the Cost of Living Crisis! The cost of living is rising rapidly. There is not much you can do to beat the squeeze, but it’s worth checking that you are getting as much coming in as you can and identify opportunities to increase your income and cashflow. In this episode Jim Parker talks to Richard Cook about what he did when he first started out 30 years a...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE - 31ST JULY - 7TH AUGUST 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 102) BUY-TO-LET BEGINNER? Get It Right First Time With Our Expert Tips For New Landlords Have you wondered about becoming a landlord but aren't sure...

Have you wondered about becoming a landlord but aren't sure whether it's still worth it or even your kind of thing? Well, you're in the right place! Join Lettings Director Richard Cook along with one of the UK’s most successful Property Investors, Jim Parker (who will more than likely share some of his secrets) this Saturday morning live on “The Fife property Show”. Tune in at 9.30am and we’ll tak...

Fife property prices have increased by 24.2% over the last two years. Fife house prices have risen on the back of several things, including changes in how people see their homes and how they live and work (i.e., working from home), a lack of properties on the market and government tax incentives (the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax holiday in 2020). Will the cost-of-living crisis mark the end o...

UK House Price Index June 2022 Market activity resilient in the face of economic headwinds. One-off pandemic impacts have continued to support the desire to move, and sales volumes in H1 which are 10% down on last year. Total sales set to exceed our Zoopla’s original projections – They expect 1.3 million sales completions in 2022, 100,000 higher than forecast. More activity means the rate of price...

EP30 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Property v’s Pension Both pensions and property investments can deliver long-term growth – and, when it comes to funding your retirement, both could have an important role to play. But which one is better? In the immortal words of comedian Harry Hill, “There’s only one way to solve this, “FIGHT” In this episode Jim Parker and Richard Cook debate which one is best and...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 24th – 30th July 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 101) CHAIN REACTION – Beat the current legal delays and stop your sale falling through We might be in the middle of July with the hottest temperatures on re...

Fife Property Prices Have Risen by 358% Since 1995 Is it a seller’s or buyer’s Fife property market? In this article, I discuss this and how things are beginning to change in Fife. Also, that there are in fact many Fife property markets and how savvy home buyers can spot bargains by following certain trends. Read the article here.   https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/fife-property-prices-h...