We have more access to financial information than ever before, yet more information doesn’t necessarily lead to better investment decisions.
From social media and financial commentators to property professionals and economic forecasts, investors are constantly influenced by different opinions.
(more…)While lettings law has shifted towards greater security for tenants, the rights of landlords are far from being completely cancelled, and there are still plenty of possession grounds you can use.
Whether it’s a troublesome tenant, moving in, selling up or making major upgrades, there’s a legal path to getting your property back — as long as you haven’t missed any procedural loose ends.
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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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Fife Properties is celebrating a remarkable hat-trick of success at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026, after being recognised for outstanding customer service in both estate agency and lettings.
The Fife-based business, established in the 1970’s, returned from the awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House with three accolades:
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The affordability figures may surprise you…
Ask anyone whether first-time buyers can still afford to buy their first home in Fife and you will often get the same answer: “Not these days”.
You can understand why. The typical first-time buyer home in Fife costs £158,787. For someone trying to save a 5% deposit (£7,939) while paying rent and everyday bills, that is an intimidating figure. But the price of a home does not tell you, on its own, what it costs to buy one. The question every first-time buyer faces each month is simpler: how much of our take home pay will the mortgage payment use?
(more…)Every investment decision involves an element of exposure. Without exposure, there is often little opportunity for growth. But without protection, everything we’ve worked to build could potentially be at risk.
(more…)Even with a pristine home, professional photos and first-rate promotion, your success in finding a buyer depends heavily on whether you begin with perfect or problem pricing.
Before anyone comes to view or even looks at your listing, they need to know that your home is for sale, and the wrong asking price can make you invisible to the very buyers you want to attract.
There are a few different pricing techniques to choose from, and a lot can hinge on where you live, the type of home you own, and even the way different estate agents work. There’s no single ‘right way’.
The decisions we make at an individual level are influenced by much larger economic forces, while the collective decisions of investors, governments, lenders and consumers ultimately shape the markets we operate in.
(more…)Just like that, summer is over. And as the leaves get ready to turn from green to gold, it’s time for some landlord autumn checks to ensure your rental home makes it safely through winter.
You don’t need to wait for an expensive Christmas callout to find out that your property isn’t ready for the colder months, and a few checks now can save you a lot of hassle when the temperature drops.
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The Fife property market has changed noticeably over the past three years. Buyers now have more choice with a 9.5% increase in the homes for sale, while sellers face a very different level of competition from their neighbours. That does not mean Fife homes are not selling, but it does mean buyers can afford to be more selective. For anyone thinking of selling, understanding how the balance of supply and demand has shifted has never been more important.
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