How do successful investors and entrepreneurs think differently about money?
Successful investors think long term and avoid emotional decision-making. They understand delayed gratification and focus on freedom instead of immediate status.
(more…)Executive summary-2% Buyer enquiries (%YoY)
• Homes are taking just 1 day longer to sell than last year
• Homes are selling as fast as last year across more than half of UK regions, despite higher mortgage rates
• Buyer demand rebounds after Easter to its highest level since the Middle East conflict began
• Sales agreed holding up, running 3% lower than last year
• House price inflation steady at 1.3%, supported by sales agreed
• Time to sell up 6 days in London – largest increases in areas where first-time buyers face higher
mortgage
rates and high stamp duty costs
• Sales expected to hold up through 2026 with modest price growth nationally, with the North
outperforming the South
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and choosing the right estate agent to guide you through it is just as important as setting the right asking price. Whether you’re selling a stone cottage in St Andrews, a family home in the East Neuk, or a flat in Leven, the Fife property market has its own rhythms and nuances. At Fife Properties, we believe an informed seller is an empowered seller. So before you sign anything, here are the questions you absolutely must ask.
(more…)If you feel you could lose thousands of pounds by accepting an offer too quickly, you’re not alone. At the same time, you probably want to find a buyer and move your life forward with as few delays as possible.
Nobody wants their home to sit on the market for months, and nobody wants a parade of viewings that come to nothing, but is it possible to sell too fast?
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Since the mid 2000s, Britain has been told the same bad news housing stories. Young people have been locked out of homeownership. Deposits are impossible to save. Mortgage rules are too strict. And ‘Generation Rent’ is now permanent. According to the narrative by the newspapers, younger generation homeownership has collapsed.
(more…)Scottish average house prices rose 1.6% annually to £187,000 in March 2026 — a modest but positive figure that sits well above the UK-wide annual house price change of 0.0% for the same period, suggesting Scotland has shown relative resilience compared to England. Semi-detached homes led the gains at 4.4%, while flats and maisonettes fell 1.4% — a split that likely reflects buyers stretching for more space while the entry-level flat market softens under affordability pressure.
(more…)Weekly round up on what’s driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon:
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(more…)Have you ever met someone earning a massive salary… but somehow, they’re STILL stressed about money?
Maybe they drive the nice car, live in the expensive house and wear the designer clothes. But behind the scenes they’re trapped because income alone does NOT create wealth.
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A Fife businessman is preparing to take on the Edinburgh Marathon this Sunday (24th May) to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK and Parkinson’s UK in Scotland — after already raising thousands of pounds in memory of his father.
Jim Parker has made it his mission to support the fight against Parkinson’s following the death of his father just over two years ago after a long battle with the disease.
(more…)No two managing agents are the same, and their terms of business will be as particular to them as the people who work there.
So when you’re choosing between managing agents, it’s a good idea to have a checklist of what to look out for so you can make the right choice for you and your rental property.
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