Month: August 2025

Why are so many Fife homes bought during the pandemic returning to the market? (Watch/Read/Listen)

In the summer of 2020, Fife’s property market, like the rest of the UK, roared back to life after weeks of pandemic lockdown. It was a strange moment in history. The pause in the British housing market had created a bottleneck of pent-up demand, and when the doors reopened, homes that might have taken months to sell were suddenly attracting multiple offers in a matter of days.

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UK House Price Index For Scotland: June 2025 (Watch/Listen)

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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.

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FPTV (EP 262) LANDLORD COST SAVINGS: Slash Your Buy-to-Let Expenses Today (Watch/Read/Listen)

With mortgage rates at their lowest in years, insurance premiums finally coming down, and new legislation on the horizon, the planets are aligned for a review of your rental property.

It’s your opportunity to slash costs, increase income, and set up your buy-to-let for maximum profitability – not just for now, but for many years to come.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at five key areas where you can get more out of your investment.

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FPTV (EP 261) THE £1,000 UPGRADE: How This Home Seller Got 26x Her Money Back (Watch/Read/Listen)

A 26x return on your money might sound unbelievable, but this is the real-life story of how one seller did it—and how you can apply her winning strategy to your own home.

Alison’s home was valued at £235,000, but she knew her neighbours were selling for closer to £245,000. Determined to close that gap, she decided to invest £1,000 to boost her home’s appeal.

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