Boris Johnson has attracted both praise and horror in equal measure with a new plan for 95% mortgages to help beleaguered first time buyers to get on the property ladder, but would that expose UK taxpayers to too much risk? In this article I discuss the implications of what that would mean both nationally and locally in Fife. Continue reading Fife’s ‘Generation Rent’ to Become ‘Generation Buy’? (3 min read)
Tag: Property Values
Fife Properties TV (Series 1 EP 4) Property Market Update for Sales, Lettings and the economy.
Hosts Jim Parker is joined by Letting Agent Richard Cook and Estate Agent Jimmy Mullen to discuss this week’s news in the Fife Property Market while answering questions live on their TV show every Saturday morning @ 9.30am.
Today’s agenda in case you would like to skip to the section required is: Continue reading Fife Properties TV (Series 1 EP 4) Property Market Update for Sales, Lettings and the economy.
SHOULD I ACCEPT? All you need to know before taking an offer. (5 min read)
Great news! Someone wants to buy your home, and perhaps you’ve even received more than one offer. You’ve made the step from being available to being in demand, and now it’s time to decide whether an offer is a good one – and the right one – for you. Continue reading SHOULD I ACCEPT? All you need to know before taking an offer. (5 min read)
Fife 2nd and 3rd Time Buyers Finding it Tougher (and slower) to Move Up the Fife Property Ladder (3 min read)
Post lockdown, the need for Fife families who want bigger homes has meant Fife homebuyers must now pay considerably more to trade up to that larger home… Continue reading Fife 2nd and 3rd Time Buyers Finding it Tougher (and slower) to Move Up the Fife Property Ladder (3 min read)
Why Are Some Banks Reining In Over-Enthusiastic Fife Homebuyers and Buy to Let Investors? (4 min read)
The Fife property market is an enigma and chock-full of contradictions.
Notwithstanding an economic recession and forecasts of property values dropping, nobody seems to have informed the Fife homeowners selling their homes and those Fife people looking to buy them. As I have discussed in many Continue reading Why Are Some Banks Reining In Over-Enthusiastic Fife Homebuyers and Buy to Let Investors? (4 min read)
Property Viewing Turn Offs In Fife (4 min read)
Football flags flying from bedroom windows, parked cars or visible rubbish bins – what would turn you off viewing a property?
Well, even if it is none of the above, there are plenty of other hidden home horrors that often have would-be buyers running a mile. We’ve made a list of the top five property turn-offs for buyers! Continue reading Property Viewing Turn Offs In Fife (4 min read)
Five Ways To Take Thousands Off The Value Of Your Home In Fife! (4 min read)
When does doing up your home end up doing yourself out of money?
It’s not the opening to a poor joke but a serious question we thought we’d answer for homeowners in Fife.
Not all home improvements add value to your home’s worth in the eyes of future buyers.
It can often be the reverse.
Here are five things to avoid if you do not want to de-value your property. Continue reading Five Ways To Take Thousands Off The Value Of Your Home In Fife! (4 min read)
Five Ways To Refresh Your Outdoor Space For Fife Homeowners (4 min read)
Outdoor space has rarely been so prized as it is now, with searches for properties with gardens and patios now much higher than prior to the lockdown period. We have put together five simple and inexpensive ways that you can perk up your outdoor space, no matter how much (or indeed how little) you may have available. Continue reading Five Ways To Refresh Your Outdoor Space For Fife Homeowners (4 min read)
Planning Your Perfect Garden in Fife
It’s summertime and the weather has picked up, now is the perfect time to think about your outdoor space and what you can do to maximise it. We have put together a few tips to help you plan your perfect garden, ready to be your sea of tranquillity throughout the months to follow.
Savvy Storage Solutions For Fife Homeowners (3 min read)
Having a place to store your possessions is extremely important and can often get overlooked when property hunting. Being able to fit all of your possessions into your home whilst ensuring it stays neat and tidy can seem challenging at first. However, there is always a way to maximise your space no matter how small your living environment is. We’ve shared some of our super savvy storage hacks below to transform your home into a serene space whilst still being able to enjoy your prized possessions. Continue reading Savvy Storage Solutions For Fife Homeowners (3 min read)
