EP 237: The Wealth Creation Show: Asset or Liability
Jim Parker
September 4, 2026
We often hear people say, “Property is an asset.”
But simply owning something doesn’t automatically make it a good asset.
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We often hear people say, “Property is an asset.”
But simply owning something doesn’t automatically make it a good asset.
(more…)Autumn is often overlooked when people think about the best time to sell a home. Spring has its fresh appeal, summer brings longer days, and winter has the excitement of the festive season.
Yet autumn can be one of the property market’s best-kept secrets. Buyers across Scotland are still actively searching, the changing landscape can make homes look particularly attractive, and there is often less pressure from fixed deadlines such as the start of the school year or Christmas. It can therefore be an ideal time to begin planning a move at a more comfortable pace.
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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is it time to downsize?”, you probably sense that your current home may not be right forever, but the thought of moving might feel like too much to handle.
It’s the same for people up and down the country: cherished memories compete against changing needs, with future dreams put on hold. Often permanently.
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We often talk about the average price of a home in Fife, but that single figure can hide more than it reveals.
A one-bedroom flat, a three-bedroom family home and a substantial four-bedroom property serve completely different buyers. Combining them into one area-wide average does not tell us how the local property ladder is shaped, or how much buyers have historically paid to move from one rung to the next.
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If you are a Fife homeowner thinking about moving home, there appears to be some new information between what Fife home sellers want and what buyers are actually willing to pay.
In 2026 so far, the average asking price of the homes coming onto the market in Fife has been £234,900, yet the average price of a Fife home that sold and completed has been £213,000. That’s a 10.3% difference.
So is this a glitch in the 2026 Fife property market?
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Scottish Housing Market Outperforms UK as Buyer Demand Begins to Recover
The UK housing market is beginning to show signs of renewed activity following a quieter summer, according to the latest Zoopla House Price Index for August 2026.
Buyer demand is starting to recover, with searches for homes now 7% higher than a year ago and increasing across every part of Great Britain. However, sales agreed remain 6% below last year’s levels, suggesting buyers are returning but remain selective about what they buy and how much they’re prepared to pay.
(more…)Many landlords have been extremely generous around rent reviews with their tenants, particularly when they have good people renting their property, because stability and peace of mind are so highly prized.
(more…)Weekly round up on what’s driving the Fife Property market including a look at recent listings, sales and coming soon:
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(more…)We live in a world obsessed with speed — quick returns, fast growth and instant results.
But successful investing, particularly property, is usually very different. The real opportunity often comes from what happens over 10, 15 or 20 years, rather than the first few months.
(more…)Phew! Hasn’t it been hot?
With more heatwaves predicted and hotter summers becoming the norm, we all need safe and comfortable ways to keep cool and carry on (beyond sitting in darkness in front of a fan!)
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