Month: May 2025

EP 176: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Back To The Future

That principle of propelling yourself forwards in time, then working backwards with the knowledge of what you need to achieve, can be extremely powerful.

And the great thing is, you don’t need a time-travelling DeLorean to do it!

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DIFFICULT TENANTS: Are They All Bad, and What Can You Do?

While most tenancies run their course without a major hitch, ending up with difficult tenants is a real concern for landlords, and we’re often asked how we spot and avoid potentially troublesome candidates.

Years of experience and a rigorous referencing process help us eliminate most of the risk, but you can never really know how someone will react to a problem or dispute until one comes along.

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EP 175: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Learn from The Past

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-175-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-Learn-from-The-Past-e33246a

There is a general truth in our society that goes something like, “Forget the past, don’t worry about the future, live in the present.”

Quite often our lives are moving so fast, we may miss the lessons we need to learn; this is the real magic in our lives, it’s a gift and it’s often overlooked.

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FPTV (EP 247) SECOND VIEWING TIPS: How to convert a return visit into a sale (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-247-SECOND-VIEWING-TIPS-How-to-convert-a-return-visit-into-a-sale-e331mgj

Congratulations! Your agent has called to book one of your viewers in for a second look – cue a mix of excitement, nerves, and hope.

Having made a great first impression, now’s the time to build on that momentum, and how you manage the return visit with your estate agent will have a direct impact on getting an offer.

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Is Fife’s Housing Market Broken for First-Time Buyers? (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Is-Fifes-Housing-Market-Broken-for-First-Time-Buyers-e32t2n0

As we move into early summer 2025, Fife’s property market paints a bleak picture—especially for first-time buyers. Headlines scream that getting a foot on the ladder is harder than ever, and for many, that feels painfully true. With the average first-time buyer deposit in 2024 hitting a staggering £61,000, dreams of homeownership are slipping further out of reach.

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EP 174: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Power of Joined-up Thinking

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-174-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-The-Power-of-Joined-up-Thinking-e32nmcr

Why does is it usually outsiders who end up being the ones who can see how an organisation could be more joined up in how it thinks and operates?

In a lot of organisations and businesses there is a need for improvement in individual’s accountability and personal responsibility and a lack of good personal communication and strategic thinking skills.

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FPTV (EP 246) TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT? Should You Rent to Family or Friends? (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-246-TOO-CLOSE-FOR-COMFORT–Should-You-Rent-to-Family-or-Friends-e32l7cd

Renting out your property to someone close can seem like an easy win. You can dispense with marketing and viewings and even skip the tiresome paperwork and background checks.

Well, take a moment’s pause. Renting to family or friends does indeed have its upsides, but it also brings its own unique challenges, so it’s wise to weigh up the pros and cons before diving in.

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