Day: April 12, 2023

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET: Is now a good time to buy, or should people wait? (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTY-MARKET-Is-now-a-good-time-to-buy–or-should-people-wait-e22am8f

 

As we go into the second quarter of 2023, there is significant uncertainty in the UK economy, leading to uncertainty in the property market.

 

The number one issue is the fight against inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. The Bank of England is working hard to decrease inflation, and hopefully, in summer, we should see British inflation coming down. From that, we should expect interest rates to come down later in the year (and that is what the money markets believe with the 5-year swap rates).

 

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FP TV EP: 138 FIND THE GAP: How to create the buy-to-let niche that’s perfect for you (watch/read/listen)

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FP-TV-EP-138-FIND-THE-GAP-How-to-create-the-buy-to-let-niche-thats-perfect-for-you-e22dotn

 

Buy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords have sold up.

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