FPTV (EP 261) THE £1,000 UPGRADE: How This Home Seller Got 26x Her Money Back

Jim Parker August 18, 2025

A 26x return on your money might sound unbelievable, but this is the real-life story of how one seller did it—and how you can apply her winning strategy to your own home.

Alison’s home was valued at £235,000, but she knew her neighbours were selling for closer to £245,000. Determined to close that gap, she decided to invest £1,000 to boost her home’s appeal.

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Fife’s Semi-Detached Houses Rise by 108% in 20 Years (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker August 12, 2025

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lsna11k4lNo3dQq1gx5pS?si=1A0xJH27Stu26HMq-3yTqg

Once mocked as middle-of-the-road suburbia, Fife’s semi-detached homes have quietly become one of the strongest performers in the property market.

Looking at Fife house price data has given the humble semi the last laugh, with an astounding average price increase of 108% over the past two decades. This impressive rise in house prices has made the humble semis a wise investment and underscores their enduring appeal in the broader British housing market.

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AUTUMN ADVANTAGES: Five Gold Selling Secrets of the Underrated Season

Jim Parker August 12, 2025

Autumn gets a bad rap as a season for selling your home. It’s always pushed back behind the blossom of spring, the sunshine of summer, and the festive magic of winter.

But Autumn is what you might call the hidden gem of seasons to sell. There’s still plenty of activity from Fife buyers, the leaves are turning into a bold and beautiful display of colour, and there are no stressful deadlines like Christmas and school years to meet. Instead, Autumn can be the most relaxed season for starting and planning a move.

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FPTV (EP 260) LUXURY LETTINGS: Luxury Lettings: Turn A Regular Rental Into A Chic High-Earner (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker August 11, 2025

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fXZ4mH5SahJhEwdYihhHI?si=biVrZFHSR_icugJEcfRGqA

Is your rental property truly reaching its full income potential? Or could it be more profitable?

Discerning renters are looking for a sophisticated home lifestyle beyond the bricks and mortar; somewhere that reflects their success with pure comfort and style.

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EP 187: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Lifelong Learning (Watch/Listen)

Jim Parker August 8, 2025

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jTpI7fuYhn4TW5Nv7xP30?si=nLYeWw1hS5ig45GFtO_voQ

Lifelong learning refers to the continuous, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skills for either personal or professional development.

It’s a recognition that learning isn’t confined to formal education or specific stages of life but is an ongoing process throughout one’s entire lifespan.

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Generation Rent or Generation Patient?Why Fife’s Under-34s Are Taking Longer to Buy a Home (Watch/Read/Listen)

Jim Parker August 5, 2025

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Vp1cpk1iDBLciGtUCzgD?si=xoMFyV_VR5eOaEWCvE_bmA

It’s no great revelation that young people in Fife are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home. Rising living costs, modest wage growth, and stricter mortgage lending rules have all contributed to a noticeable shift in the housing landscape. For many under 34, homeownership feels more like a long-term goal than a near-term reality.

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