Month: June 2025

UK House Price Index For Scotland: April 2025

Economic statement

Total transaction volumes and new build volumes available to calculate UK HPI estimates have increased recently. HM Land Registry has processed over 40% of HM Revenue & Customs’ provisional sales estimate for UK HPI’s first estimate in recent months, though transaction volumes for older periods and new build volumes remain lower than historical averages. Users should be aware that revisions may be larger than historically and should note the greater uncertainty around new build prices. Further information is available in HM Land Registry’s UK House Price Index summary.

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49% More Fife Homes For Sale Than 3 Years Ago

At first glance, that number stands out. More homes. More choice. But that’s only half the story. Although the number of properties for sale locally has increased since 2022, the number of homes selling has also increased.

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FPTV (EP 253) UPGRADING TO SELL: 5 Home Improvements With Big Pay-offs

If you want to boost your sale price and increase your buying power for your next move, finding ways to add value to your home is a super smart idea.

From a purely financial perspective, upgrading to sell means focusing on improvements that turn your home into a magnet for your target buyer – it’s all about meeting a demand.

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EP 180: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Growing a Business (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-180-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-Growing-a-Business-e34kl6q

Growing a business involves strategically expanding its reach, resources, and impact.

This can be achieved through various strategies, including increasing sales to existing and new customers, improving products and services, developing new offerings, and attracting new investment.

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FPTV (EP 252) COMPLIANCE TRAPS: Perils & Pitfalls Every Landlord Needs to Avoid (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-252-COMPLIANCE-TRAPS-Perils–Pitfalls-Every-Landlord-Needs-to-Avoid-e34jrfl

You don’t need to be a novice landlord to fall into one of the many compliance traps – many highly experienced investors also slip up, and they often have no idea at the time.

Compliance law has evolved from poor practices in the past, and today’s rules are designed to ensure safe housing, clear business terms, and equal treatment for all tenants.

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Close To 2 in 10 Fife Homes Fail to Sell (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Close-To-2-in-10-Fife-Homes-Fail-to-Sell-e34e19j

How do you beat those odds?

When most people decide to put their Fife home on the market, they assume one thing.

That it will sell.

After all, why wouldn’t it? You instruct an estate agent, the board goes up, photos appear on the portals and viewings get booked and offers made. Simples!

Except it is not.

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FPTV (EP 251) CHOOSING AN ESTATE AGENT: 15 Essential Questions To Ask Before You Sign (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-251-CHOOSING-AN-ESTATE-AGENT-15-Essential-Questions-To-Ask-Before-You-Sign-e34a71v

One of the most critical decisions you’ll make when selling your home is choosing an estate agent.

More than just finding someone to list your property, it’s about finding a capable confidant who understands your goals, knows the market well, and has what it takes to make your move a success.

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