Why Hasn’t the Fife Property Market Crashed? (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Why-Hasnt-the-Fife-Property-Market-Crashed-e2krjg7

 

The UK property market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing significant challenges over the past 18 months. Many analysts in the autumn of 2022 predicted a severe downturn in house prices, driven by economic uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis, and rising mortgage rates.

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FPTV (EP 198) LANDLORD PROFIT BOOST: Smart and smooth financial management for your buy-to-let (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-198-LANDLORD-PROFIT-BOOST-Smart-and-smooth-financial-management-for-your-buy-to-let-e2klelo

 

“Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves.”

 

It might be an old saying, but keeping a keen eye on the day-to-day finances of your rental property can pay huge dividends. But we’re not talking about being cheap.

 

From buying a new fridge to replacing a shower head or even choosing a letting agent, going for quality will reward you with years of reliable service.

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FIFE BUY-TO-LET PROPERTY MARKET: A Fife Landlord’s Perspective on Recent Trends (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Fife-Buy-to-Let-Property-Market-A-Fife-Landlords-Perspective-on-Recent-Trends-e2kfu5b

 

Over the past few years, the UK rental market has experienced significant fluctuations, with rents increasing dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. Between 2020 and 2022, demand far exceeded supply, driving rents to unprecedented levels.

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Zoopla UK House Price Index – MAY 2024 (Watch/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Zoopla-UK-House-Price-Index–MAY-2024-e2khhm3

 

Executive summary

  • Annual UK house price inflation is running at -0.1%
  • At a city level, price inflation ranges from -3% in Ipswich to +3.6% in Belfast – southern cities continue to register modest price falls
  • Momentum in sales activity continues, with 13% more sales agreed
  • There are more homes for sale than at any point in the last 8 years – up 20% year-on-year in number terms and 25% higher in value terms
  • More supply boosts choice and will keep price inflation in check in H2
  • The north-south divide in house price inflation is set to remain
  • The general election is likely to reduce the upward momentum in sales agreed, but committed buyers will continue to secure sales.

 

FPTV (EP 197) VIEWINGS FEEDBACK: Using negative buyer comments to boost your home’s saleability (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-197-VIEWINGS-FEEDBACK-Using-negative-buyer-comments-to-boost-your-homes-saleability-e2kc8lk

 

You’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here?

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