Month: May 2024

FIFE BUY-TO-LET PROPERTY MARKET: A Fife Landlord’s Perspective on Recent Trends (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Fife-Buy-to-Let-Property-Market-A-Fife-Landlords-Perspective-on-Recent-Trends-e2kfu5b

 

Over the past few years, the UK rental market has experienced significant fluctuations, with rents increasing dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. Between 2020 and 2022, demand far exceeded supply, driving rents to unprecedented levels.

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Zoopla UK House Price Index – MAY 2024 (Watch/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Zoopla-UK-House-Price-Index–MAY-2024-e2khhm3

 

Executive summary

  • Annual UK house price inflation is running at -0.1%
  • At a city level, price inflation ranges from -3% in Ipswich to +3.6% in Belfast – southern cities continue to register modest price falls
  • Momentum in sales activity continues, with 13% more sales agreed
  • There are more homes for sale than at any point in the last 8 years – up 20% year-on-year in number terms and 25% higher in value terms
  • More supply boosts choice and will keep price inflation in check in H2
  • The north-south divide in house price inflation is set to remain
  • The general election is likely to reduce the upward momentum in sales agreed, but committed buyers will continue to secure sales.

 

FPTV (EP 197) VIEWINGS FEEDBACK: Using negative buyer comments to boost your home’s saleability (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-197-VIEWINGS-FEEDBACK-Using-negative-buyer-comments-to-boost-your-homes-saleability-e2kc8lk

 

You’ve been on the market for a while, followed your agent’s advice on price, and had plenty of viewings, but nothing ever comes of them. Where do you go from here?

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SUMMER VIEWINGS: Stand Out from The Crowd in The Best Season for Selling in Fife (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/SUMMER-VIEWINGS-Stand-Out-from-The-Crowd-in-The-Best-Season-for-Selling-in-Fife-e2kb9dq

 

Summer is upon us, and with it comes the best time of the year to sell your home (and to be an estate agent!).

 

Blue skies, warm temperatures and nature in bloom make photos look brilliant, and homes look their best, while the lighter nights fuel faster decisions with fewer viewings in the dark. (more…)

How Does the General Election Affect Fife House Prices? (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/How-Does-the-General-Election-Affect-Fife-House-Prices-e2k111j

 

The recent announcement by the British Prime Minister regarding the next general election set to take place in early July 2024 has inevitably stirred discussions about its potential impact on the Fife property market. Historically, general elections are periods of heightened uncertainty, often leading to speculation about their effects on house prices and transaction levels. However, examining past trends reveals a relatively stable market, with only minor fluctuations in transaction volumes.

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FPTV (EP 196) CHOOSING A BUY-TO-LET: How to pick the right investment property and market for you (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-196-CHOOSING-A-BUY-TO-LET-How-to-pick-the-right-investment-property-and-market-for-you-e2k3gti

 

Rental yields have risen to their highest level since 2018, with three consecutive quarters of growth taking the UK average to 6.1%, according to a new survey of landlords by Paragon Bank.

It’s great to see national data reflecting the rental market in your area, where the massive demand from tenants continually makes buy-to-let a lucrative investment choice.

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Making Sense of the Fife Property Market’s £166 per Square Foot Value (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/Making-Sense-of-the-Fife-Property-Markets-166-per-Square-Foot-Value-e2jvv22

 

Fife, a vibrant area with a diverse property market, offers countless opportunities for homeowners seeking their next home. However, navigating this landscape requires a strategic approach to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re a current Fife homeowner weighing up your options for a potential move, this guide will shed light on some key factors to consider.

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