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Fife Homeownership Rockets by 7,942 Homes in the Last 5 Years · The Fife housing market over the last five years has behaved oddly. · Fife house prices are 23.6% higher than in 2017, even though during those five years, the British economy had the uncertainty of Brexit and the massive fall in   GDP during the pandemic. · Yet, a less observed trend is that the net number of homeowners in...

EP16 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW – Urban Myths We’ll be discussing the latest news, as well as sharing some wealth secrets including some portfolios and properties available and this week I’ll be talking about the Urban Myths and if we have time I’ll go over one of our recent examples. https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/ep16-the-wealth-creation-show-urban-myths/ If you’ve missed the previous shows...

Here we are today at Fife Heritage Railway . You can read all about them and follow their page here: https://www.facebook.com/fifeheritagerailway Please can you share this all you can so we can help preserve our railway heritage for future generations. You can help raise money for Fife Heritage Railway by donating online https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/railcar-rescue?utm_source=Sharethis&u...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 17th – 23rd April 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 88) FLOWER POWER: Create a garden you love and a garden that sells With the end of April comes the end of frosts, so now's the perfect time to lay the grou...

FP TV (EP 88) FLOWER POWER: Create a garden you love and a garden that sells With the end of April comes the end of frosts, so now's the perfect time to lay the groundwork of a beautiful spring and summer garden. Being in a natural green space is always delightful and hugely positive for our well-being, while gardening itself has proved a healthy and joyous activity. On top of all that, gardens ha...

38,674 Fife Terraced Houses Why are they so popular? The terraced house is one of the most familiar styles of home in Fife (and the UK as a whole). 24% of Fife people live in a terraced home, interesting when compared with the national average of 22.7%. So, what is it about the humble terraced/townhouse us Brits love so much? In this article, I look at the history of the terraced house, how it rel...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 10th – 16th April 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 87) UNFURNISHED LETTINGS: What Features Do Tenants Pay More Rent For? The average age of a first-time buyer has risen to 32, and tenancies are lasting long...

FP TV (EP 87) UNFURNISHED LETTINGS: What Features Do Tenants Pay More Rent For? The average age of a first-time buyer has risen to 32, and tenancies are lasting longer than ever. Not all national trends apply to lettings in Fife, but this one absolutely does. With renting no longer seen as a temporary measure, tenants are looking for a sense of permanence combined with more comfort. This means sur...

69% Drop in Fife Council Houses in the Last 40 Years · In 1981, 59% of properties in Fife were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 18%, a proportional drop of 69%. · Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? · How has that changed the dynamics of the Fife property market in those 40 years? (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/69-drop-in-f...

We’ll be discussing the latest news, a s well as sharing some wealth secrets and this week I’ll be talking about the buy to let formula of Improvements to increase your income and if we have time I’ll go over one of our recent examples. If you’ve missed the previous shows catch up on our play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu-dtDBNhbLJvH_47QHVWEQSB0w2_KGj9 If you are a private client...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 3rd – 9th April 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: FPTV (EP 86) SELLING THIS SPRING? What to expect, new style trends and top viewing tips. Thinking of selling your home this spring? Our latest blog is full tips on wha...

FPTV (EP 86) SELLING THIS SPRING? What to expect, new style trends and top viewing tips. Thinking of selling your home this spring? Our latest blog is full tips on what to expect, getting ready viewings and the latest design trends: (Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/selling-this-spring-what-to-expect-new-style-trends-and-top-viewing-tips/ #fifeproperty #fife #fifeestateagen...

We’ll be discussing the latest news, a s well as sharing some wealth secrets and this week I’ll be talking about the buy to let formula of Buy Revamp Rent Repeat and if we have time I’ll go over one of our recent examples. If you’ve missed the previous shows catch up on our play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu-dtDBNhbLJvH_47QHVWEQSB0w2_KGj9 If you are a private client of ours, incl...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 27th March – 2nd April 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: FPTV (EP 84) KILL YOUR BILLS: Turn a period property into a high-performance eco home Did you know you can turn a leaky old house into a high-performance, #ener...

We've all seen the headlines: inflation at its highest point in almost 30 years; interest rates are rising, and the energy cap is about to lift. Everyone's on tenterhooks to see what it will mean for their bank balance, and of course, landlords and tenants are going to be affected. So, what can landlords do to get ahead of the problem? The short answer is "act now". The longer answer is "actually...

1 in 4 Fife Homeowners Unable to Sell The average time to find a buyer for a Fife property reduced from 55 days in 2020 to 28 days in 2021. Yet still, just under 1 in 4 Fife homeowners are on the market after 12 weeks. Why are so many Fife homes still on the market after all that time, and what does it mean for the Fife property market? Click here to read more: (Watch/read/listen) https://www.fife...

We’ll be discussing the latest news, a s well as sharing some wealth secrets and this week I’ll be talking with Kessar Salimi abo ut variable, tracker and fixed rate mortgages. Which one should I choose? If you want to know more about Kessar tap here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KessarSalimi If you’ve missed the previous shows catch up on our play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 20th March – 26th March 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 84) KILL YOUR BILLS: Turn a period property into a high-performance eco home Did you know you can turn a leaky old house into a high-performance, #en...

FPTV (EP 84) KILL YOUR BILLS: Turn a period property into a high-performance eco home Did you know you can turn a leaky old house into a high-performance, #energyefficient #ecohome? Our latest blog shows you how along with other hints and tips for energy savings. (Watch/read/listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/kill-your-bills-turn-a-period-property-into-a-high-performance-eco-home/ #Fife...

How Will Rising Inflation Affect the Fife Property Market in 2022? The UK is currently experiencing its highest inflation rate since the early 1990s. What will this mean to the Fife property market, people wanting to move home and Fife house prices? All discussed in this article. (Watch/read/listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/how-will-rising-inflation-affect-the-fife-property-market-in-...

We’ll be discussing the latest news, a s well as sharing some wealth secrets and this week I’ll be talking to Linda Martin about Property Flips and showing direct examples. If you want to know more about Linda or contact her here: Email: linda@martinpropertyscotland.co.uk IG: @lindamartinproperty If you want to attend her Ultimate Property Flipping Masterclass tap here: https://www.subscribepage.c...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 13th March – 19th March 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 83) LETTING AGENT DIARY: Behind the Scenes of a Typical Working Week To describe this job in a single phrase, it would have to be 'never a dull momen...

FP TV (EP 83) LETTING AGENT DIARY: Behind the Scenes of a Typical Working Week To describe this job in a single phrase, it would have to be 'never a dull moment' . Aside from opening the office, making a coffee and checking new messages, no two days are ever the same. Meeting new people and being out in the neighbourhood are two of our favourite things, but the icing on the cake is handing over th...

Fife Household Heating Bills Set to Rise to £254,094,230 in 2022 “The Energy Bills of every Fife resident will rise by around a half in April as the price cap increases to account for the global increase in the cost of gas. Those not on the gas mains will still be hit as the UK uses gas to make 45% of its electricity. So, what can Fife residents do to reduce their energy consumption and ultimately...

We’ll be discussing the latest news, as well as sharing some wealth secrets this week we’ll be talking about creating opportunities showing direct examples. If you’ve missed the previous shows catch up on our play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist... If you are a private client of ours, including the ongoing support you will also receive an invite for the last Thursday of every month to a pri...