EP 172: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Circle of Influence

The circle of influence refers to everything an individual can influence but not necessarily control. Examples might include personal habits and behaviour, skills and personal growth, work-related matters, relationships, health, and a person’s immediate environment.

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FPTV (EP 244) CHEAP LETTING FEES: 15 Hidden Ways They Trip Landlords Up

Margins matter when you’re a landlord and keeping an eye on your costs as well as your income is an essential part of any successful business strategy.

But what about savings that cost you more later on? Just as buying cheap taps or appliances inevitably means paying for replacements or repairs before too long, cheap letting fees can equally backfire.

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1 in 11.3 Fife Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price Since 1st Jan 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/1-in-11-3-Fife-Homeowners-Cut-Their-Asking-Price-Since-1st-Jan-2025-e31unap

As Fife’s property market shifts and grows, sellers who’ve been on the market a while often face a tricky question: when to tweak the asking price—and by how much—to spark new interest.

With the number of homes for sale in Fife’s KY1 to KY12 and KY14 to KY16 postcodes jumping from 1,157 in March 2022 to 1,826 by March 2025, the playing field has become more crowded. That means smart, strategic pricing is now more important than ever if you want to stand out and get sold.

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

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/UK-House-Price-Index-For-Scotland-February-2025-e31lmpm

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. Further information is available in HM Land Registry’s UK House Price Index summary.

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Fife Q1 2025 Property Market Report

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Fife-Q1-2025-Property-Market-Report-e31n1o4

Understanding what is really going on in the Fife property market is key to cutting through the noise and seeing the true picture­–both locally and nationally. Despite the near constant doom and gloom headlines predicting a housing crash since September 2022, the statistics tell a very different story. The British property market–and Fife in particular–is holding up remarkably well.

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FPTV  (EP 243) THE ASKING PRICE MYTH: Buyers Always Need a Discount. False! (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-243-THE-ASKING-PRICE-MYTH-Buyers-Always-Need-a-Discount–False-e31nqc5

Do you believe that buyers never pay the asking price? Many sellers feel that way, but it’s not really true.

Most buyers are simply looking for somewhere to live that they love, and the homes that garner the most interest, sell faster, and even get multiple offers are the ones that are correctly priced.

So, where does the asking price myth come from, what can it cost you, and how can you break free? The answers are all right here, so let’s take a look at:

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