Month: January 2025

FPTV (EP 232) LANDLORD LICENSING: Is your rental property affected, and which licence do you need? (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-232-LANDLORD-LICENSING-Is-your-rental-property-affected–and-which-licence-do-you-need-e2u90to

Many landlords have no idea whether their rental property requires a license, which is why many get caught out.

There are different rules around the UK for landlord licences, and local authorities aren’t always as communicative or loud about policy changes as they are around issuing fines!

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How Long Does a Property Spend on the Market in Fife? (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/How-Long-Does-a-Property-Spend-on-the-Market-in-Fife-e2u6ona

When browsing property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla or On The Market), many people wonder why some Fife homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong – an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of interest – but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, it’s simply down to poor marketing, unrealistic expectations, or even a change in the seller’s circumstances.

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FPTV (EP 230) IS BUY-TO-LET BROKEN? Facts, Figures and Future Trends for Private Landlords (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-230-IS-BUY-TO-LET-BROKEN–Facts–Figures-and-Future-Trends-for-Private-Landlords-e2tlcc7

There’s no denying that buy-to-let isn’t the same as 10 or 15 years ago.

Changes in lending criteria mean landlords have to put in more of their own money; changes in tax policy have affected initial yields; changes in lettings legislation have changed what it is to own a rental property.

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