LAST-MINUTE XMAS PANICS: Tips for late planners to avoid going crackers

Why is it always such a surprise when Christmas comes around again? It’s the same date every year, but it feels like it goes from the distant future to a few days away in a flash!

Some people plan their Christmas months in advance with annoyingly relaxed precision, but for the rest of us, the run-up to the big day is spent fretting about what’s been forgotten.

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EP 154: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Shortcut To Success

More often than not it’s true that no two people have become successful the same way, but you will always here similarities like they many had mentors, read books and listened to podcasts to help them along the way.

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UK House Price Index For Scotland: October 2024

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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

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Why Fife’s Shrinking Households Could Shape the Future of its Property Market

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Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the Fife (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term. British households for the last 100 years have been getting smaller, and this trend will drive demand for property and help give stability and growth to house prices.

Historically, the numbers are quite telling.

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INVENTORY ESSENTIALS: All you need to avoid disputes and protect your rental property

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No inventory, no claim. That’s about the long and the short of it if you end up in dispute with your tenant and want to make a deduction from their security deposit.

Much more than just a list of items, an inventory is your only legal safeguard in claiming for damages. The law favours evidence, and an inventory is the winning proof.

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WINNER PRESS RELEASE – ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS

Issued 16^th Dec 2024

FIFE PROPERTIES GROUP

Awarded double Gold at the EA Masters

Congratulations to the Fife Properties Group who recently received the Gold for Sales and Lettings at the EA Masters 2025.

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FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 8th – 14th Dec 2024

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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 225) PLAN YOUR JANUARY SALE: Your December checklist to sell your home fast in the new year

Although the property portals get record numbers of views with every Boxing Day bounce, it’s the second half of January when the market really heats up.

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THE FIFE BABY BOOMER HOUSING PARADOX: Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go

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For decades, baby boomers in the UK have been the quiet beneficiaries of a housing market that has worked in their favour. Rising property prices and a growing housing shortage have pushed home values sky-high, giving this generation substantial equity in their homes. However, as more and more boomers enter retirement age, a new reality sets in, and the properties they need for this next stage of life are almost impossible to find.

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EP 153: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Driving Ambition

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Ambition is often referred to as a goal with driving energy behind it. It may be referred to when the stakes are high, or the rewards are often associated with success, such as a high-profile career or gaining a significant income.

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FPTV (EP 225) PLAN YOUR JANUARY SALE: Your December checklist to sell your home fast in the new year

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Although the property portals get record numbers of views with every Boxing Day bounce, it’s the second half of January when the market really heats up.

To capture the wave of New Year buyers as they come out of hibernation, it makes sense to use the quieter weeks on either side of Christmas to plan and prepare.

Without the sunlight of summer or the blossom of spring, homes need an extra helping hand to shine in the colder months, and our guide is packed with tips on how you can:

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