Day: July 16, 2026

Fife’s 2,745 Large Garden Homes: How Rare Are They and What Are They Worth?

Jim Parker July 16, 2026

For some homebuyers, the kitchen is the deal maker. For others, it is the number of bedrooms, the school catchment or the distance to the railway station. Yet for a sizeable group of buyers, the garden matters just as much as the house itself. Across Fife there are 2,745 homes with large gardens.

What is a large garden? Homes sitting on plots of between 0.25 and 0.5 acres.

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FPTV (EP 308) REPAINTING A BUY-TO-LET: The Style, Profit & Durability Plan

Jim Parker July 16, 2026

Scuff marks, discoloured walls, tired-looking rooms… When paintwork gets old, it can severely drag down the look, appeal and value of a rental home.

Repainting a buy-to-let can help you increase its income potential, but it’s not the same as redecorating at home, and the choices you make should prioritise commercial sense over personal taste.

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