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FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 29th Oct – 4th Nov 2023 (Watch/Read/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fife-properties/episodes/FIFE-PROPERTY-MARKET-UPDATE–29th-Oct–4th-Nov-2023-e2bh555

 

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 167) IS YOUR HOME PERFORMING? Unlocking the secrets of your Rightmove results report

With more than 9 out of 10 buyers searching for a property online, the way your home appears on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla directly impacts your chances of a sale.

But the portals are more than just pages and pages of property. They gather valuable data that shows how well your home is competing with similar listings, and why it may not be selling.

Jim Parker and Richard Cook provide insight into this data as they discuss this week’s topic

(Watch/Red/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/is-your-home-performing-unlocking-the-secrets-of-your-rightmove-results-report/

 

 

 

Implications of Steady Interest Rates for Fife Homeowners

The Bank of England has held the interest rates at 5.25% for the second consecutive time.

This decision, welcomed by many, especially hints at a semblance of stability for homeowners and prospective buyers in Fife.

The widely anticipated move came on the heels of September’s inflation figures, which remained steady at 6.7%, alleviating some pressure off the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee.

So what does this mean for Fife Homeowners?

(Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/implications-of-steady-interest-rates-for-fife-homeowners/

 

 

 

THE RESURGENCE OF FIFE’S SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES:

…a 73% Price Surge in 16 Years

 An article about Fife’s semi-detached houses and how they have performed over the years together with why they are so popular with Fife people, and why they will continue to be in the future.

If you are a Fife homeowner or landlord and interested in a Semi-Detached home in Fife, click on the link to read the article.

(Watch/Read/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/the-resurgence-of-fifes-semi-detached-houses-a-73-price-surge-in-16-years/

 

 

 

Zoopla UK House Price Index – OCTOBER 2023

Executive summary

  • House price inflation has slowed from 9.6% to -1.1% over the last year
  • 4 in 5 housing markets are registering small annual price falls
  • Regulation of mortgage lending has built market resilience to higher mortgage rates although    household buying power remains lower
  • Transactions have been hit hardest and will be 23% lower than 2022
  • First-time buyers and cash buyers account for 2 in 3 sales in 2023
  • Low price falls and 5% mortgage rates mean housing is still expensive
  • We expect UK house prices to fall 2% over 2024 as rising incomes steadily repair housing affordability
  • 2024 is set for another year of 1m sales. This could be higher if mortgage rates fall back towards 4% sooner than expected in 2024

(Watch/Listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/zoopla-uk-house-price-index-october-2023/

 

 

Watch out for the Wealth Creation Show on Mondays @ 12.30pm live on these channels:

EP 96: The Wealth Creation Show: The 5 Most Powerful Laws in The World!

There are these 5 laws of the world that I’m sure some of you might have heard of, it’s just that you never knew that they were called the biggest laws in the world.

People use these laws and try to live by them in every phase of their life.

Do you live by important laws of the world, or do you want to know what these 5 important laws are?

If you haven’t heard of them from anyone else let us share them with you!

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

(Watch/Read/listen) https://www.fifeproperties.co.uk/blog/the-wealth-creation-show-the-5-most-powerful-laws-in-the-world/

If you’ve missed the previous shows you can catch up on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WealthCreationShow

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.

 

 

Implications of Steady Interest Rates for Fife Homeowners (Watch, Read, Listen)

 

PODCAST: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/A7HPNFRdpEb

 

Implications of Steady Interest Rates for Fife Homeowners

The Bank of England has held the interest rates at 5.25% for the second consecutive time.

This decision, welcomed by many, especially hints at a semblance of stability for homeowners and prospective buyers in Fife.

The widely anticipated move came on the heels of September’s inflation figures, which remained steady at 6.7%, alleviating some pressure off the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee.

The vote to maintain the rate was a majority of 6 to 3, indicating a cautious Continue reading Implications of Steady Interest Rates for Fife Homeowners (Watch, Read, Listen)

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 1ST – 7TH JAN 2023 (Watch/Listen)

 

 

PODCAST: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rvlxm1eEqwb

 

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 Show written and produced this week are:

 

FP TV (EP 124) BUY-TO-LET OR PENSIONS: Which Has The Profit, Freedom And Security That’s Right For You?

“Being a landlord might still pay better than a pension” – that was the arresting headline in The Telegraph that caught our attention recently.

 

Continue reading FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE – 1ST – 7TH JAN 2023 (Watch/Listen)

The Six Main Reasons Why People Move Home In Fife (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/The-Six-Main-Reasons-Why-People-Move-Home-e1t1q2e

 

Are you thinking of moving or improving?

 

Should you stay or should you go?

 

Settling down or moving on up?

 

If the above questions sound familiar to you – you’re not alone and that’s because, according to the statistical website Statista.com, more than 365,000 people in the UK are actively thinking about moving home.

 

But what makes people want to up sticks to seek new pastures?

 

Below are six of the most common reasons people sell and buy homes in Fife.

 

  1. More space – Growing families need more room. This is a crucial driver of the housing market – the upwardly mobile upsizers.

 

  1. Less space – Older people downsizing from a home that’s now too big for their needs is a fast-growing section of today’s market. This has been fuelled by the cost-of-living crisis and how much it costs to heat and maintain larger homes.

 

  1. Less noise – Nuisance neighbours, or to a milder extent, disagreeable people next door are another popular reason people move home.

 

  1. More romance / No romance – New relationships are another common factor in people moving. The flip side is separation and divorce, meaning people need to move on.

 

  1. Better opportunities – Be it a better school catchment area or proximity to work opportunities, this is another popular reason why people buy and sell homes.

 

  1. Family ties – Moving closer to family, especially when young children are involved, is high on the list of what makes people move.

 

 

At Fife Properties, we’ve helped thousands of people move home successfully.

So, if you are thinking of moving for whatever reason, call us today.

 

Fife Properties scores success at awards for third year in a row (2 min read)

PHIL SPENCER ANNOUNCES TOP AGENTS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE UK

Fife Properties scoops 5 awards at The ESTAS, the most prestigious awards in the UK property sector

The Fife based agency Fife Properties received the Gold award for Best Estate Agency in Scotland, Silver for Best Letting Agency in Scotland, Best Local Estate Agency Group in Scotland, No.1 Estate Agent in Fife and No.1 Letting Agent in Fife at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2022 sponsored by Coadjute, the biggest awards in the UK property industry. The winners were announced at the largest event in the property industry at the Grosvenor House in London and hosted by the country’s favourite TV property presenter Phil Spencer in front of a sell-out 1,200 guests.

Continue reading Fife Properties scores success at awards for third year in a row (2 min read)

ESTATE AGENT POSITION – Director Level Mentoring

Established in 1971 Fife Properties is a unique company with innovative concepts, dynamic vision and smart technology that is revolutionising the property sector. You could be joining a group of people that have come together to provide an outstanding customer experience delivered through specialisation in local knowledge, unique social media presence and continuous education to become local experts and strong negotiators for the Fife market. Continue reading ESTATE AGENT POSITION – Director Level Mentoring

FIFE PROPERTIES shortlisted as One of the Top Property Firms in the UK (3 min read)

 

Fife Properties Glenorthes, Cupar and Leven have again been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients, making the shortlist of The ESTAS – the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. Continue reading FIFE PROPERTIES shortlisted as One of the Top Property Firms in the UK (3 min read)

FP TV (EP 29) PROFESSIONAL PRIDE: Why being an Estate Agent is a Real Privilege (Watch/listen/read)

 

Listen to the PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FP-TV-EP-29-PROFESSIONAL-PRIDE-Why-being-an-Estate-Agent-is-a-Real-Privilege-et2qb6

 

Have you ever listed all the things you love about your work? It’s an illuminating exercise in clarifying all the reasons you do what you do. For some people, it can even be the catalyst for a change of career.

 

The idea for this week’s blog came unexpectedly one Sunday when my mind drifted to how much I enjoy being someone’s estate agent. It didn’t immediately occur as a blog, but as the minutes went by, it seemed a shame to keep it all to myself, so this week’s article is more personal than most. Continue reading FP TV (EP 29) PROFESSIONAL PRIDE: Why being an Estate Agent is a Real Privilege (Watch/listen/read)

FP TV (EP 24) BEHIND THE SCENES: What does your Estate Agent do for your money? (Watch/read/listen) min read)

 

Listen to the PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/fife-properties/episodes/FP-TV-EP-24-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-What-does-your-Estate-Agent-do-for-your-money-er5n51

 

“Put it on the Internet and wait for the phone to ring”. That’s perhaps how many people see an estate agent’s life, and there’s undoubtedly some mystery around precisely what agents do beyond putting a property on the market and showing people around. Continue reading FP TV (EP 24) BEHIND THE SCENES: What does your Estate Agent do for your money? (Watch/read/listen) min read)

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