Month: September 2025

Buying a Home in Fife Feels Risky. Waiting is even riskier. (Watch/Read/Listen)

We all know the feeling. When you think about buying a home, you check the headlines, look at interest rates, and then tell yourself, “Maybe we’ll wait until things calm down.”

Waiting feels safe. You stay in control, you avoid risk, and you carry on as you are. However, when it comes to property, waiting is rarely a safe option. In fact, it can be one of the most expensive decisions you will ever make.

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FPTV (EP 266) CHOOSING A GREAT TENANT: How to Pick The Best of The Best (Watch/Read/Listen)

So much hinges on choosing a great tenant for your rental property.

Their behaviour and reliability will directly impact your cash flow and state of mind, and your final choice will be one of the most important decisions you make as a landlord.

With so many tenants out there, many of whom are perfectly charming, it can be hard to know who’s genuinely right for your property. That’s where a thorough process comes in.

Taking shortcuts can lead to costly problems later, so we’ve created this essential guide for choosing a great tenant, with a proven process to find the perfect match. We’ll explore:

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FIFE’S PROPERTY SALEABILITY SECRET: The Numbers Every Fife Homeowner Must See (Watch/Read/Listen)

If you’re a Fife homeowner or landlord thinking about selling in the next couple of years, the question on your mind is simple. How long will it take to find a buyer?

New data on the 1,916 Fife homes sold in the last 3 months has revealed some striking differences depending on the type of property and the number of bedrooms. On average, it takes 98 days to find a buyer. But dig deeper, and the picture changes:

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

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.

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