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.
The private rented sector for both Fife landlords and Fife tenants is facing immense challenges, with a shortage of available homes for rent putting renters under significant pressure.
And you can see why when the average UK rent in 2021 was £1,381 and in 2023 it has been £1,706, an increase of 23.53%.
Let’s look closer to home in the Fife area. Despite the rent controls set up by the Scottish Government in October 2022 …
When the property market takes an uncertain turn, it can throw your moving plans into doubt.
Remember the post-Brexit wobble? And when Covid struck? Both looked catastrophic for sellers, but prices surged in the boom that followed with a massive shortage of property from such high demand.
Now, higher interest rates and inflation are causing many buyers to press pause and keep renting as they wait to see how things pan out.
While most people don’t move for financial reasons – factors like family, work and lifestyle are the ones that run the show – it’s money that makes every move possible.
So is selling your home a good or bad idea right now? Will you actually find a buyer? Or are you better off waiting, and for how long?
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 147) ACCURATE VALUATIONS: How do you know you’re getting the right price?
Price is everything when selling your home. It doesn’t matter where you live, what you live in or what condition it’s in – if the price is wrong, you’ll be out of pocket or stuck where you are.
Jim Parker and Richard Cook provide an insight into the property valuation process and then how your estate agent manages the sale of your property to get an acceptable conclusion.
Why Does it Take 116 Days to Sell a House in Fife?
Discover why it’s taking Fife homeowners 116 days to sell their properties in this insightful article. Don’t miss out on understanding the breakdown of these 116 days and the factors influencing the process.
Jim Parker explains why this is happening and what it means for sellers and their buyers in Fife.
Watch out for the Wealth Creation Show on Mondays @ 12.30pm live on these channels:
EP 80 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: Financial Independence vs Financial Freedom?
Often, financial freedom and financial independence are used interchangeably.
But are they indeed one and the same?
What would happen to your life if you were to lose your job today? Would you still have enough income via sources other than your salary to cover your basic living expenses? Do you have an emergency fund ready as a backup? How about enough income to indefinitely fund your current lifestyle?
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 is 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.
Price is everything when selling your home. It doesn’t matter where you live, what you live in or what condition it’s in – if the price is wrong, you’ll be out of pocket or stuck where you are.
Accurate valuations are fundamental to a successful move, but they’re not an exact science. You might even have noticed similar homes selling for wildly different prices on the same street.
A bit like a recipe, an accurate valuation requires a delicate balance of ingredients for the perfect result, including:
Attracting buyers in the first place
Getting you the best possible price
Passing the surveyor’s valuation
Meeting your ideal moving date
Securing your next dream home
When just one of those doesn’t work out, disappointment and doubt can sour relations with your agent if your move looks at risk.
Our business and reputation depend on selling your home, how much we achieve and how soon we get it, so our blog this week covers everything you need to know about how we get it right.
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:
FURNISHED LETTINGS: Could you boost the income of your rental property by 21%?
To furnish or not to furnish? That hasn’t been the question for as long as we can remember – it’s been unfurnished all the way. Jim Parker and Kerin Marshall discuss the pros and cons of letting furnished accommodation.
Unlocking Fife’s Property Market Potential: Unveiling the Saleability Secrets!
Attention, Fife homeowners! Are you curious to know how scalable your home is in the ever-evolving Fife property market? Discover the factors that make Fife properties sell like hotcakes or linger on the market. Jim Parker unlocks the secrets of saleability and empowers you to make informed decisions. Don’t miss out! Click the link below to delve deeper into the Fife property market!
Watch out for the Wealth Creation Show on Mondays @ 12.30pm live on these channels:
EP 79 THE WEALTH CREATION SHOW: How Important is Teamwork?
Being a lone Wolf or jack-of-all-trades in today’s world does not bring about success if you are unable to work as part of a team. For most people this is the only thing holding them back from reaching meteoric success. So how do you develop teamwork mindset and why is it so important?
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 is on hand to discuss the 5 reasons why teamwork is important and why it matters to you!
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.
As a Fife estate agent, I have witnessed first-hand how the Fife property market operates and the various factors that influence property sales.
One intriguing aspect is the difference in saleability across different price ranges.
In this article, we will delve into the dynamics of selling properties in relation to their price ranges and explore the factors contributing to varying sale rates.
Price Range and Saleability
Fife properties are often categorised into distinct price ranges, such as entry-level, mid-range, and upper-quartile luxury.
Each segment attracts different buyers with varying purchasing power, preferences, and investment goals.
These factors play a crucial role in determining the saleability of properties within each price range.
