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

The Sunday Slot: Author – Leonard Low: 20 years Examining Hauntings (S2 EP1) With a passion for the morbid ghastly side of History Leonard has a track record in this field. Born in Upper Largo he went to London in 1987 and worked on film sets/sites for 23 years after returning home to live in Fife. Author of 5 books on Scottish history. THE WEEM WITCH...now going to 4th print LARGOS UNTOLD STORIES...

FPTV (EP 64) NOWHERE TO GO: You Found a Buyer but Can’t Find a Home. What Now? One of the biggest concerns for anyone looking to sell their home is being unable to find one to buy. Although the issue is getting a lot of press right now, it's always been at the front of people's minds when considering a move. If you've been thinking of selling your home, the idea that you won't have somewhere to go...

Fife Homeowners to Face Post-Lockdown Mortgage Rate Rise of £425 a Year  “Fife homeowner? Interest Rates will rise three times by the late Summer of 2022 according to the everyone in the city. That means the 1 in 5 Fife homeowners on a variable rate mortgage will be hit in the pocket with higher mortgage payments.  Even if you are one of the 4 in 5 homeowners on a fixed rate mortgage, th...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 24th Oct – 30th Oct 2021.   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 is:   FP TV (EP 63) PERFECT PORTFOLIOS: Maximise the Value and Magnetism of Your Rental Homes in Fife   The holy grail of every buy-to-let prope...

FP TV (EP 63) PERFECT PORTFOLIOS: Maximise The Value and Magnetism of Your Rental Homes The holy grail of every buy-to-let property is continuous occupation by high-quality tenants with a market-leading income and a value that increases year on year. None of this happens by itself, and, just with any business, a plan of action is the key to success. Great tenants pay more money for beautiful homes...

Zoopla's House Price Report for Sept 2021 is out today so I've decided to go through it and give my comments on how it will affect the Fife Housing Market.

Has Buy-to-Let Changed the Fife Property Market?    “The growth of the buy-to-let market has been blamed for the lower number of Fife first-time buyers compared to the 1980’s.  Yet is the story as simple as that?  You might be surprised with the answer.   If you are a Fife buy-to-let landlord, Fife homeowner or considering becoming either, then this article could be o...

Will Fife house prices fall in the Autumn?   “With furlough ending, inflation and unemployment on the rise; some property commentators are suggesting that things aren’t looking good for the UK property market.  Yet in this article, I look at what’s really happening in the Fife property market and the strong underlying pillars that it is built on. If you are a Fife homeowner or a Fife buy...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE  17th Oct – 23rd Oct 2021.   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 is:   FPTV (EP 62) HOT PROPERTY: How to Achieve the Very Best Price for Your Home in Fife  Have you ever wondered why some homes get multiple of...

Have you ever wondered why some homes get multiple offers, while others struggle to get even one? It's rarely down to chance. There's no such thing as an unsellable home, and every property in every price range has the capacity to generate high levels of interest. Marketing is certainly a factor, but getting the highest possible price comes down to the partnership between you and your estate agent...

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE  10th Oct – 16thOct 2021. 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 is: FP TV (EP 61) BUY-TO-LET FINANCE: Optimise Your Portfolio's Cash Flow, Yield and Profit Buying one or more rental homes can give you additional income now and...

Buying one or more rental homes can give you additional income now and a plan for financial freedom, but simply owning a property isn't enough by itself. To be sure of maximising your yield and protecting the value of your portfolio, the financial management of your rental homes is an essential part of being a successful landlord. Join Lettings Director Richard Cook along with one of the UK’s most...

FP TV (EP 60) AUTUMN ADVANTAGES: Five Gold Selling Secrets of The Underrated Season 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. But Autumn is what you might call the hidden gem of seasons to sell. There's still plenty of activity from buyers, the leaves are turning into a bol...

FP TV (EP 59) THE ECO LANDLORD: Our Guide To Sustainable & Profitable Buy-To-Let Success Energy prices are rising, utility bills are on the up and legislation around the energy efficiency of rental homes is getting tighter. This background of higher costs and stronger rules, along with the ever-louder conversation around climate change, is making all of us acutely aware of our carbon footprint...

Unsure whether to sell your home or stay and extend? Is your home starting to feel the wrong size for you? Looking for a better balance of work and home life? Well, this week’s show gives you the latest #sellingtips on whether to move or improve. Join some of the UK’s most successful Estate Agents, Jim Parker (who will more than likely share some of his unique insight), Perrie McIntosh and Jimmy M...

FP TV (EP 57) LONGER LETTINGS: How To Attract And Keep Great Tenants For Years Every landlord and tenant want exactly the same thing: security and stability. As a landlord, you want an uninterrupted income stream, while tenants want an uninterrupted home life. Renting a property has become a more permanent lifestyle choice, and tenancies are getting longer and longer. Many tenants plan to stay in...

If you've been dreaming of selling up and moving by Christmas, the good news is that you still have time. Celebrating Christmas and New Year in a new home with those you love the most, then hitting the January sales for a bounty of bargains, is a wonderful way to say goodbye to 2021 and welcome in 2022. It's also a date that many buyers are still keen to meet at this time of year. Join some of the...

FP TV (EP 55) BEING A LANDLORD: Is Buying To Let Right For You? Owning one or more buy-to-let homes is the dream of many people. The idea of passive income, financial security and building a comfortable retirement is an inviting prospect that, for many landlords, has led to a complete change of lifestyle and career. Alongside all the headline benefits are many things to consider before embarking o...

Despite the strongest market in a decade with property selling faster than ever, there are still homes in Fife that have not sold. If you've been on the market for some time, you could be wondering why on earth you don't have a buyer when demand is so high. With a backdrop of record-breaking prices, selling speeds and low supply, it's far easier for an agent to make a sale than to fail, so why is...

FP TV (EP 53) RENTING TO FAMILIES: Our Five-Step Formula For The Perfect Buy-To-Let Families are among the most stable tenants you can find, not least because the process of moving home is so much more complicated than for single people and couples. As well as having more furniture and belongings to pack and transport, the potential disruption to children's lives, including changing schools and fi...

“The British Love (and Hate) Affair with the Semi-Detached House has been an up and down matter for a couple of centuries.    In this vlog, I look at how the semi-detached house has shaped the local Fife and British housing markets and why we, as a nation, both love (and hate) the humble semi-detached house.    If you are a Fife homeowner or landlord, whether you live in a...

You've cleaned, tidied and decluttered, but how can you make your home the one that buyers remember? Making sure that buyers get to see and delight in your home's inherent character and magic with the #homestyling tips and get expert advice for every part of your home. In that spirit, let's explore how to create a feel-good factor in your home that gives buyers that warm and fuzzy feeling that tur...

How do you feel about your current managing agent? If you're reading this, perhaps you have some doubts. Whether your buy-to-let is for additional income or your long-term financial freedom, it's vital to have complete confidence and comfort in your choice of letting agent. From the moment you first ask them to find you a tenant, and throughout their time looking after your investment, you should...

Selling your home doesn't have to be stressful. Far and away, the biggest cause of stress when #movinghome is the pressure of timing, where to start, picking the right agent, getting the right marketing plan to get the maximum price in your expected time frame. You can't plan for everything, but there are steps you can take to minimise delays and upsets when selling your home. Join some of the UK’...

TOGETHER LEVENMOUTH: The Next Steps? Join Host Jim Parker as he talks to the team behind Together Levenmouth LIVE, hear about the origins of BRAG Enterprises, the new rebrand, the Artisan markets, The new Hub in Leven High Street (WH Smith Shop) and future planned events from the team. We will also be discussing the brand new Levenmouth Community Lottery which has its first live draw this Friday!...