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:
FP TV (EP 177) SMOOTH MOVES: Eliminate the Stress When Selling Your Home In Fife
Most moves have a lot riding on them, and, if you’re thinking of selling your home, there’s probably a good reason behind it.
Perhaps you’re moving in with a partner, expanding your family, relocating for work, thinking about schools, considering downsizing, or simply moving to your ultimate dream location.
None of these are small events. They’re pivotal life moments filled with anticipation, and when the next chapter of your life depends on the sale of your home, it can be an emotional time.
Join Jim Parker and Richard Cook as they discuss ways that could help you navigate your move smoothly.
In 2023, contrary to several grim forecasts, Fife’s housing market defied the anticipated 8% to 15% fall. Key factors cushioning the market included robust labour conditions, strategic lender policies, and stringent mortgage affordability testing.
As we look towards 2024, cautious optimism prevails amidst regulatory constraints and shifting mortgage rates, suggesting a stable trend in house prices. This period presents an opportune moment for Fife homeowners and buyers to make informed, strategic decisions in an evolving market landscape. Read the article to find exactly what happened to Fife house prices in 2023 and what they probably will be by the end of the year.
EP 106: The Wealth Creation Show: Succeed or Die Trying
Success is often seen as the ultimate goal, but what does it really mean to pursue success with unwavering determination?
“Succeed or Die Trying” encapsulates the idea of relentless pursuit, a mindset that acknowledges challenges but refuses to be deterred by them. It’s about embracing failure as a stepping stone, not an obstacle.
Do want to know the tools to achieving success and how to navigate that fight to get there!?
Luckily, you don’t need to head back to school to understand this as Lettings Director, Richard Cook and one of the UK’s most successful property investors, Jim Parker are on hand to discuss.
If you are a private client of ours, including the ongoing support you can also receive one to one mentoring on portfolio building. Please contact us to richard.cook@fifeproperties.co.uk
This is all about accelerating your wealth in 2024.
*We must point out that we are not financial advisors, and this is only our opinion of what we would do. Investments can go down as well as up so if you do want professional advice from a qualified advisor, please contact us direct and we will put you in touch with someone.
Most moves have a lot riding on them, and, if you’re thinking of selling your home, there’s probably a good reason behind it.
Perhaps you’re moving in with a partner, expanding your family, relocating for work, thinking about schools, considering downsizing, or simply moving to your ultimate dream location.
None of these are small events. They’re pivotal life moments filled with anticipation, and when the next chapter of your life depends on the sale of your home, it can be an emotional time.
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:
FP TV (EP 169) STUCK IN NEUTRAL? Does your home need to be beige to sell for the best price?
“Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls” – wise words indeed from pattern and textile god William Morris (and nobody could call his designs neutral).
Richard Cook and Perrie McIntosh provide hints and tips to help you achieve the best price for your property.
THE FIFE PROPERTY MARKET: The importance of realistic pricing (if you want to sell)
As the Fife property market evolves, the key to unlocking a successful sale lies not just in the bricks and mortar but in the strategy behind the sale. It’s a tale of contrasting realities: more Fife homes on the market bring greater choices for buyers yet present a challenge for sellers aiming to stand out. Fife’s property market is a unique microcosm of supply and demand.
Richard Cook and Perrie McIntosh dive into the full article to explore and discuss the shifts, strategies, and successes in Fife’s dynamic property sphere.
UK House Price Index Scotland and Fife: September 2023
Perrie McIntosh provides a breakdown of the Scottish House Price Index report for September 2023 and gives her thoughts on how this could impact the Fife property market for buyers and sellers.
Watch out for the Wealth Creation Show on Mondays @ 12.30pm live on these channels:
EP 98: The Wealth Creation Show: LIVE From Necker Island
Following on from last week’s episode we will be joining Jim Parker LIVE from Necker Island!
For those of you who don’t know Necker Island belongs to billionaire Richard Branson and is the next part of Jim’s adventure.
We will be catching up with him on location and continue our discussion on Jim’s journey, that has let him to where he is today.
If you have you ever wondered, how could I have it all? Tune in for a live interactive discussion on how to achieve success.
Luckily, you don’t need to head back to school to understand this as Lettings Director, Richard Cook and one of the UK’s most successful property investors, Jim Parker are on hand to discuss.
If you are a private client of ours, including the ongoing support you can also receive one to one mentoring on portfolio building. Please contact us to richard.cook@fifeproperties.co.uk
This is all about accelerating your wealth in 2023.
*We must point out that we are not financial advisors, and this is only our opinion of what we would do. Investments can go down as well as up so if you do want professional advice from a qualified advisor, please contact us direct and we will put you in touch with someone.
“Whatever you have in your rooms, think first of the walls” – wise words indeed from pattern and textile god William Morris (and nobody could call his designs neutral).
However, if you read any lifestyle articles on selling your home, you’ll soon be told that buyers can’t see past colour, and you need to avoid it if you want to ignite their passion.
Now, we love muted Scandi interiors as much as anyone else, but does your home really need to resemble a hip Danish coffee shop to get the highest price?
No, it doesn’t, and plenty of colourful homes sell fast and for good money, but there are some tricks to using colour for that perfect balance of self-expression and saleable style.
With that in mind, let’s dive into the world of palettes and Pantone numbers by looking at:
The art of working with colour.
Where and when to keep things neutral.
Accessorising with colour.
Adding colour to kitchens and bathrooms.
Ideas for wallpaper and paint.
So whether it’s a total makeover, a feature wall or a casual sprinkling of colour, this week’s blog has all you need to add your stamp and boost your home’s value at the same time.
THE ART OF WORKING WITH COLOUR
It can be tricky to strike the correct balance of colours and tones – warm, cool, moody, bright – but fortunately, there’s a simple tool to help you get it right every time.
The colour wheel was invented in 1666 by none other than Sir Isaac Newton while studying light and prisms, when he discovered the spectrum of colour – little did he know where it would lead.
A colour wheel costs less than £10 and shows you how primary, secondary and tertiary colours sit side by side and how they relate to each other.
As a guide, ‘analogous’ colours blend to create an immediate sense of harmony, while ‘complementary’ schemes push individual colours to the fore with high contrast.
An interior designer’s trick is to take your favourite shade, or pick out colours from a pattern you love, then use a colour wheel to build a perfect look.
While there’s certainly a knack to using a colour wheel, there are books and YouTube tutorials to help you become a mix-and-matching wiz (not to mention a go-to interior guru for your friends).
WHERE AND WHERE TO STAY NEUTRAL
While a classic camel coat and crisp white shirt underpin many a wardrobe, keeping it neutral in certain areas at home gives your decor the leading role without being upstaged, including:
Timber floors like oak and walnut in living areas; sisal or coir matting for high-traffic hallways and stairs; deep pile or Berber carpets for chic and cosy in bedrooms.
Tiles in natural finishes for floors, walls and splashbacks like stone, marble, cement grey and classic hand-glazed white.
Kitchen worktops in natural wood, granite, resin, marble or reconstituted stone for durability, timeless style, and universal appeal.
Taps in brushed metal are more hardwearing than lacquered finishes and less prone to nicks and changes in colour trends.
Power sockets and switches in either standard white or brushed metal, or painting radiators to match your walls or woodwork so they blend into the background.
If you look at the world of fashion, neutrals form the bedrock of countless colourful looks by complementing whatever they’re paired with, and the same is true for interior design.
ACCESSORISING WITH COLOUR
If you want to avoid the upheaval of major decorating works but still transform the look and colour of your rooms, accessorising is the answer to creating your dream theme.
Textiles can add colour and design to any room, from curtains and cushions to rugs, throws and bedding, or new upholstery on furniture.
Art is a fast and fun way to express your taste, from original paintings to stylish prints and even your own photos, with frames adding an extra style, from trad to rad.
Ceramics, glassware, books, maps, lamps and candlesticks are all quick and easy ways to add colour to any corner or surface.
Bonus point: as well as transforming your rooms, photos and viewings, accessories are entirely portable, meaning your investment can move with you whenever you sell.
ADDING COLOUR TO KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
The rooms with the highest concentration of value in any home are the kitchen and bathrooms, which are also the costliest areas to replace.
So, if you want to do more than paint the walls, try these tips for using colour in a way that adds value and inspires buyers while giving them options for easy and inexpensive change.
Kitchen cupboard and drawer fronts are interchangeable, and consistently popular colours include navy, sapphire, teal, sage, racing green, anthracite, charcoal and black.
Painting the outside of a freestanding metal bath will give you an immediate shot of colour that’s striking, memorable and simple to switch.
Splashbacks in coloured glass are a sleek way to add a blast of colour behind sinks and hobs that can be swapped for another colour far easier and quicker than tiles.
Ultimately, it’s about thinking of the most flexible areas for change that would give the effect of a complete remodel without the disruption, mess and financial outlay.
IDEAS FOR WALLPAPER AND PAINT
Paint is a quick, cheap and effective way to change the entire personality of a room, and a fresh coat can give a new lease of life to any home, especially with a high-quality product.
Some brilliant premium British brands include the chalk paints of Annie Stone, the deep pigments of Fenwick & Tilbrook, and the reassuring heritage of Farrow & Ball.
As well as painting an entire room, you can achieve a dramatic effect with a single wall in a bold colour – over a fireplace, behind shelves, or as the backdrop to a picture gallery.
Aside from on your walls, you can use paint to refresh furnishings like chairs, tables, wardrobes and chests of drawers, or accessories like picture frames and mirrors.
Of course, paint isn’t the only home decor solution, and wallpaper can deliver equally eye-catching results for a feature wall, a glamorous loo, or even upcycling furniture.
What’s your next step?
If you’d like to know what features and design buyers will pay the highest price for in Fife, we’re here to help.
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 131) STRESS-FREE DOWNSIZING: Swap a home that’s too big for happiness, financial freedom and your ideal lifestyle
Of all the reasons for moving home, downsizing can be the most overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if your home has become unmanageable or even if you know that moving to a smaller space will improve your life: just thinking about it can be incredibly daunting.
Jim Parker provides expert advice for anybody who is facing the hard decision to downsize their home.
SPRING SELLING TIPS FOR 2023 in FIFE: How to prepare and present your home for prime selling season!
There is no season quite like spring. Moods start to lift as the days get longer and brighter; thoughts begin to shift from indoor nesting to outdoor fun; the idea of a garden or terrace for summer in a new home goes from a dream to a thought, to action.
It’s one of the best seasons for selling for Fife Homeowners, so here’s our Top 7 Tips on selling your Fife home this Spring.
Watch out for the Wealth Creation Show on Monday @ 12.30pm live on these channels:
EP60 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How to Build a Property Portfolio
Wondering how to build your property portfolio? Look no further, as our complete guide covers everything you need to know.
Whether you want to know how to build a property portfolio, are looking at how to grow a property portfolio, are wondering how to start a property portfolio –we’ve got you covered.
We have 10 simple and actionable tips you need to make a successful buy-to-let portfolio as a property investor.
Luckily, you don’t need to head back to school to understand this as Richard Cook and one of the UK’s most successful property investors, Jim Parker is on hand to take you through building a property portfolio, what it means to purchase several buy-to-let investment opportunities to generate a significant return on investment – more so than you would with just one property. Also, making sure you are financially ready, setting goals, doing your research, remembering to diversify and the benefits of a Hands-Off Investment.
If you are a private client of ours, including the ongoing support you will also receive an invite for the last Thursday of every month to a private zoom session which will be a deep dive into more detail on portfolio building. If you haven’t received your invite, please contact us to richard.cook@fifeproperties.co.uk
This is all about accelerating your wealth in 2023.
*We must point out that we are not financial advisors, and this is only our opinion of what we would do. Investments can go down as well as up so if you do want professional advice from a qualified advisor, please contact us direct and we will put you in touch with someone.
Spring is usually the time of year when the largest numbers of buyers start registering with estate agents to find their next home. With winter nearly over we can look forward to Easter and Summer – family friendly locations like Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Leven, Cupar, Kirkcaldy, East Neuk and St Andrews see a lot of property market activity.
There is no season quite like spring. Moods start to lift as the days get longer and brighter; thoughts begin to shift from indoor nesting to outdoor fun; the idea of a garden or terrace for summer in a new home goes from a dream to a thought, to action.
As the spring 2022 property market begins, Nationwide Building Society has reported a 14% year-on-year price increase for March, up again from the 12% already reported in February.
