Month: November 2024

FIFE’S AGEING POPULATION TURNING TO RENTALS: What it Means for Landlords (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFES-AGEING-POPULATION-TURNING-TO-RENTALS-What-it-Means-for-Landlords-e2rjase

Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that across the UK, 486,795 households are occupied by individuals aged 65 (and over) who live in a private rental sector home. This represents 6.71% of all OAP’s that are now renting privately. 

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FPTV (EP 222) TOO LATE FOR BUY-TO-LET? Not when you copy the new generation of landlords (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-222-TOO-LATE-FOR-BUY-TO-LET–Not-when-you-copy-the-new-generation-of-landlords-e2rd1ov

Average rental yields hit a ten-year high in the summer of 2024, fuelled by massive demand from tenants and an ever more acute shortage of homes.

That data comes from a survey by Paragon Banking of 800 landlords that also revealed how 85% of them were making a monthly profit.

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UK House Price Index For Scotland: September 2024 (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/UK-House-Price-Index-For-Scotland-September-2024-e2s0373

Economic statement

In recent periods, the total transaction volumes and new build volumes available to calculate the UK House Price Index (HPI) estimates have been lower than usual. Users should be aware that revisions may be larger than usual and should note the significantly greater uncertainty around new build prices.

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EP 149: THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Psychology Of MoneyTHE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: The Psychology Of Money (Watch/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/EP-149-THE-WEALTH-CREATION-SHOW-The-Psychology-Of-Money-e2r54ah

We all do some unexpected things with money, mainly because this whole game is still somewhat new to us. What might look a bit zany to you could totally make sense to me.

We all make decisions that are influenced by our unique experiences and that seem perfectly logical to us at that moment.

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FPTV (EP 221) BORED WITH BARE WALLS? Bring blank spaces to life with these expert design tips (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FPTV-EP-221-BORED-WITH-BARE-WALLS–Bring-blank-spaces-to-life-with-these-expert-design-tips-e2r2jpl

Everyone has walls, but choosing how to style them can be a tricky task.

Too much blank space can feel cold and unfinished, while too much going on can look cluttered and confused.

Meanwhile, when it comes to selling, your walls can add focal points to photos and turn browsers into buyers, helping you get a faster sale and even boost your price.

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