FPTV (EP 268)THE PERFECT CHECK IN: A Foolproof Process For Every Landlord

​A new tenancy is a major milestone in the relationship between you and your new tenants, yet so many check-ins fail to take advantage of the opportunity.​

Successful check-ins are more than transactional checklists. They’re your chance to set the tone for the entire tenancy, with you as a trustworthy landlord, and your tenants as conscious caretakers.

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Fife First-Time Buyers:  It’s Tough, But Not as Tough as You Think (Watch/Read/Listen)

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The typical first-time buyer home in Fife costs £113,334, which is a lot of money in anyone’s book.

For years, the housing affordability debate has been framed in terms of house prices compared to average incomes. That makes a neat headline, but it isn’t how first-time buyers think. When you are weighing up your first home in Fife, the question isn’t “how many times my salary is the house worth?”. It’s “what slice of our take-home pay will the mortgage swallow each month?”

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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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