FPTV (EP 236) MID-TENANCY INSPECTIONS: Why they matter, what to check, and how to get them right (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-236-MID-TENANCY-INSPECTIONS-Why-they-matter–what-to-check–and-how-to-get-them-right-e2vib7r

Do you really need to carry out mid-tenancy inspections? Well, yes you do, and here’s why.

Aside from being an excellent opportunity to nurture the relationship with your tenant, carrying out regular mid-tenancy inspections at least every 6 months means you can:

GET SOLD THIS SPRING: Give your home an instant spring lift to sell fast and high (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/GET-SOLD-THIS-SPRING-Give-your-home-an-instant-spring-lift-to-sell-fast-and-high-e30bfqm

Daffodils, bluebells, and tulips are out in force, and bare branches are filling with leaves and blossom: it must be spring!

As the time of fresh starts, now is when buyers come out of hibernation in droves. But so do many sellers, and spring is reliably busy every year with homes coming up for sale.

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 16th – 22nd Feb 2025 (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTY-MARKET-UPDATE–16th–22nd-Feb-2025-e2v9u6l

Weekly round up on what’s driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon:

Article, Podcast and TV Shows written and produced this week are:

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET: Why 2025 is Set to Be a Strong Year (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTY-MARKET-Why-2025-is-Set-to-Be-a-Strong-Year-e2vcdae

The UK housing market has always been subject to government policy announcements, outside forces of economics, and consumer confidence fluctuations. After a turbulent 2024, there is evidence that 2025 will provide more stability and growth—particularly in areas such as Fife, where affordability, high demand, and improved financial situations are coming together to create a helpful background for sellers and buyers alike.

UK House Price Index For Scotland: December 2024 (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/UK-House-Price-Index-For-Scotland-December-2024-e2vdbmf

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.

EP 163: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Kick Yourself into High Gear (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-163-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-Kick-Yourself-into-High-Gear-e2va5ga

Whether you’re just having “one of those days” or if you’ve experienced a significant setback, there will be times when you don’t want to do anything.

Occasionally, taking the day off may not be a bad idea when you feel this way. But, just laying-low shouldn’t be the norm — it can wreck your productivity and schedule.

FPTV (EP 235) WILL YOUR HOME SELL? Fifteen critical details that sellers overlook but buyers always notice (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-235-WILL-YOUR-HOME-SELL–Fifteen-critical-details-that-sellers-overlook-but-buyers-always-notice-e2v7ecs

Nobody scrutinises your home quite as much as a potential buyer, whether it’s the first time they visit or when they return for a second look if they’re considering making an offer.

Most homes have a few odd jobs to fix, and we’re all guilty of finding short-term workarounds that eventually lead to forgetting there was ever an issue.

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE –9th – 15th Feb 2025 (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTY-MARKET-UPDATE–9th–15th-Feb-2025-e2uvts9

Weekly round up on what’s driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon:

Article, Podcast and TV Shows written and produced this week are:

FPTV (EP 234) HOW TO GET MORE RENT: High-impact, low-cost upgrades to maximise your buy-to-let profits

EP 162: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Emotional Wealth (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-162-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-Emotional-Wealth-e2v060d

Emotional wealth is often overlooked, yet it is a crucial aspect of a happy and fulfilling life.

It is the ability to manage one’s emotions effectively, to cultivate positive emotions, and to cope with negative ones.

Fife House Sales Up 4.2% as Interest Rates Fall (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/The-Fife-Property-Market–January-2025-Update-e2v3gsr

Last week, the Bank of England’s interest rate dropped to 4.5%, marking its third cut in under a year. This decision follows a previous reduction in November 2024, with the rate remaining unchanged in December. While most of the Bank’s policymakers supported the move to 4.5%, a minority favoured a more aggressive cut to 4.25%, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK economy.