Fife Tenants’ Spiralling Energy Bills are About to Become Fife Landlords’ Problem (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/Fife-Tenants-Spiralling-Energy-Bills-are-About-to-Become-Fife-Landlords-Problem-e1ngnt1

 

As gas and electric bills rocket for Fife tenants, Fife landlords who do not start to make energy efficiency upgrades face lengthy void periods and will have to discount their rents. This is irrespective of the Government’s plans to change the rules on renting properties with low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.

 

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EP35 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Assets v’s Liabilities (Watch/Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/EP35-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-Assets-vs-Liabilities-e1nddnb

 

To become financially savvy, it’s essential to understand the difference between assets and liabilities — and why they matter. But when is an Asset a liability and a liability an Asset?

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EP34 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How Does Inflation Impact Investments? (Watch/Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/EP34-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-How-Does-Inflation-Impact-Investments-e1n3p9p

 

Inflation rates of 10%+ hit the headlines in July 2022 with further rises predicted.

Whether you have investments or cash in the bank, we’re all going to feel the effect of rising prices over the next few months. The Bank of England is predicting inflation rates to peak at 13% in the coming months.

But does rising inflation mean you should review your investments?

 

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FIFE PROPERTIES TV: Mortgage Special (Watch/Listen)

 

PODCAST:  https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTIES-TV-Mortgage-Special-e1mtmo8

 

Will recent changes in “stress testing” make it easier for people who have previously had an application rejected on affordability grounds?

Will changes to the LIFT scheme improve first-time buyers’ chances of purchasing their first home when so many properties are selling for over the home report valuation? 

 

Mortgage Advisor Neil Bird brings us up-to date with the recent changes and takes part in a question-and-answer session.