FP TV (EP 39) Will the Fife Property Market Continue to Boom? (watch/read/listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-39-Will-the-Fife-Property-Market-Continue-to-Boom-e11c65j

 

All the signs are that the Fife housing market is sat on good foundations, yet one key hazard could still scupper the market.

 

‘UK Property Prices Rising at Record Levels’ is the headline of many newspapers. In the last few weeks, the Halifax reported they had grown by 6.5% in the last 12 months, whilst the Nationwide said 7.1% and not to be outdone, the Government’s own Land Registry said 8.6%. Nothing new there then you might think, don’t UK house prices always increase? (more…)

Fife Buy-to-Let Property Market Going into Crisis? (watch/read/listen)

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/Fife-Buy-to-Let-Property-Market-Going-into-Crisis-e10q7jf 

Fife Buy-to-Let Property Market Going into Crisis?

…as Fife first-time buyers now only need a 5% deposit for a mortgage.

 

Fife landlords, sell your property portfolios, your tenants will soon be leaving in droves as they buy their first home with the new 5% deposit mortgages backed by the Government’s new mortgage-guarantee scheme revealed in March’s budget! These 95% mortgages are to be supported by the Treasury, lessening losses for mortgage lenders should the borrower be incapable of repaying and get repossessed, as the Government want Generation Rent to turn into Generation Buy. (more…)

FPTV (EP 38) ACCIDENTAL LANDLORD? All You Need To Know To Make It a Success (watch/read/listen)

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-38-ACCIDENTAL-LANDLORD–All-You-Need-To-Know-To-Make-It-a-Success-in-Fife-e10ttar

 

ACCIDENTAL LANDLORD? All You Need To Know To Make It a Success

 

Not everyone sets out to be a landlord, and becoming an accidental one is more common than you might think.

 

An accidental landlord is someone who becomes a landlord by circumstance rather than by plan, and it can happen for several reasons. You could be relocating for work, moving in with your partner, or having trouble finding a buyer for your current home. Or you might have inherited a property.

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FPTV (EP 37) SETTING THE SCENE: How To Be Ready For Viewings Every Day in Fife (watch/read/listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-37-SETTING-THE-SCENE-How-to-Be-Ready-for-Viewings-Every-Day-in-Fife-e10g4g1

 

No matter how neat and tidy they are, people always ask us how their home should look on viewings and whether they can improve their presentation.

 

While no one expects you to live in a perfect show home, buyers do react well to a bit of pizzazz and polish. They’re looking to be seduced, and the way you present your home can shorten the time it takes to agree a sale, which means less tidying up in the long run. (more…)

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraudsters and Scammers (Watch/read/listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/10-Ways-to-Protect-Yourself-from-Fraudsters-and-Scammers-e1089hu

 

There are many benefits to being online and using email, social media etc and while technology has accelerated our performance and given us instant access to information we are sometimes bombarded with attempts by fraudsters, scams, and phishing (people impersonating someone to get information) to steal from us. So, with the help of www.garyvaynerchuk.com I put together my spin on his 10 top tips to help protect yourself. (more…)

Will Fife House Prices fall in 2022? (Watch/read/listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/Will-Fife-House-Prices-fall-in-2022-evra0r

 

Will Fife House Prices fall in 2022?

As 1 in 2 Fife homes are selling within a fortnight of coming to market

 

One of the most astounding things that has happened in the last 12 months was something that did not happen. Even after the country saw the deepest recession since the Great Freeze of 1709, with GDP dropping 28% in one quarter, one would have expected a large fall in Fife house prices would follow. Yet … (more…)

FP TV (EP 36) LETTING AGENTS: How To Pick The Best One (Watch/read/listen)

 

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FP-TV-EP-36-LETTING-AGENTS-How-To-Pick-The-Best-One-e101jnl

 

Whether you’ve been a landlord for years or you’re just starting out, finding a letting agent you can trust and build a long-lasting relationship with is a big deal.

Renting out your property is about so much more than just money and business. As well as wanting an agent who can find you the perfect tenant, you’re sure to have feelings around confidence, connection and communication. None of these are financial concerns, but our experience tells us how prized they are by all of our landlord clients.

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