6,045 FIFE HOMEOWNERS LET DOWN: The Silent Scandal of Estate Agents Overvaluing (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker July 7, 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/6-045-FIFE-HOMEOWNERS-LET-DOWN-The-Silent-Scandal-of-Estate-Agents-Overvaluing-e35b5jb

If you have ever thought about selling your Fife home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset. A few extra thousand on the asking price of your Fife home sounds like a smart move, doesn’t it?

But here’s the rub: in property, chasing too much can often mean getting nothing at all.

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FPTV (EP 254) FIRST-TIME LANDLORD? How To Start And Thrive At Buy-To-Let (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker July 3, 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-254-FIRST-TIME-LANDLORD–How-To-Start-And-Thrive-At-Buy-To-Let-e356u3u


Are you thinking about becoming a landlord, but wondering how to go about it given all the recent and upcoming changes in the law?

The buy-to-let landscape is certainly shifting, and as traditional landlords with short-term business models exit, the dwindling supply of homes is driving up rents and creating new opportunities.

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FIFE RENTAL PROPERTY MARKET:5 Year Overview & 2025 Landlord Outlook (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker June 30, 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-RENTAL-PROPERTY-MARKET-5-Year-Overview–2025-Landlord-Outlook-e351gqv

Over the past five years, Fife’s private rental market has experienced a significant growth in rents. The average monthly rent has increased from £656 in 2020 to £1,070 in 2025, representing a 63% rise.

These local trends are interesting when compared with the national picture, where the average monthly rent increased from £1,331 in 2020 to £1,803 in 2025, a rise of 35%. Regionally, in Scotland, the rent rose from £760 to ­­­­­­£1,175, a 54% increase.

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EP 181: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Problem Solving (Watch/Listen)

Jim Parker June 28, 2025

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nNxQD1AZucGc174ycTBtv?si=vRG19X9YT_eykE5Adp7Brg

If you pick the wrong problem, you won’t get the right answer

The statement “Pick the wrong problem, you won’t get the right answer” highlights a crucial aspect of problem-solving: accurately identifying the problem is paramount to finding a successful solution. Focusing on the wrong issue, even with the most brilliant solution, will not address the underlying cause or achieve the desired outcome.

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

Jim Parker June 23, 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/UK-House-Price-Index-For-Scotland-April-2025-e34p17i

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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FPTV (EP 253) UPGRADING TO SELL: 5 Home Improvements With Big Pay-offs (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker June 23, 2025

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-253-UPGRADING-TO-SELL-5-Home-Improvements-With-Big-Pay-offs-e34tj03

If you want to boost your sale price and increase your buying power for your next move, finding ways to add value to your home is a super smart idea.

From a purely financial perspective, upgrading to sell means focusing on improvements that turn your home into a magnet for your target buyer – it’s all about meeting a demand.

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