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FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 8TH FEB – 14TH FEB 2026

Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.

We will be looking at:  

·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and comingsoon.

·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife.

·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live thisweek.

·       Details of the Wealth Creation Show which airs onMondays @ 12.30pm.

(Watch/Read/listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/fife-property-market-update-8th-feb-14th-feb-2026/

#WealthCreation #PassiveIncome#PropertyInvestment #FinancialFreedom #Compounding #WealthAcceleration #SelfManagedRentals #SoloLandlords#ScottishLandlords #ExpertHelp #RentalHomes#FifeHousePriceCrash #FifeHomes #FifeEstateAgents #ScottishHomeOwners

EP 214: The Wealth Creation Show: Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar is about how to challenge the way you think about money, success, and financial growth. There are not about quick wins or overnight riches — it’s about mindset, strategy, and disciplined execution.

Think bigger, act smarter, and take greater ownership of your financial future through practical insights, real-world strategies, and powerful mindset shifts. Seek inspiration to move beyond comfort, embrace calculated risk, and build sustainable wealth.

Are you ready to elevate their thinking, expand their earning potential, and take their financial life to the next level.

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/Listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/ep-214-the-wealth-creation-show-raising-the-bar/

If you’ve missed the previous showsyou 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 onportfolio building. Please contact us to [email protected]

This is all about accelerating yourwealth.

*We must point out that we are notfinancial 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.

#WealthCreation #PassiveIncome #PropertyInvestment #FinancialFreedom #Compounding #WealthAcceleration

GET SOLD THIS SPRING: Give Your Home an Instant Spring Lift to Sell Fast and High

Spring is the strongest selling season in the UK property market. Longer days, lighter moods, and buyers eager to move before summer create the perfect conditions forachieving both a faster sale and a higher price.

But here’s the truth most sellers miss: homes don’t sell well just because it’s spring. They sell well because sellers use spring strategically.

Estate agents, Jim Parker, Perrie McIntosh, Sophie Gibbens and Richard Cook discuss the five practical, high-impact areas that can instantly elevate your home’s appeal,increase buyer competition, and help you secure the best possible price — without expensive renovations.

(Watch/Read/Listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/get-sold-this-spring-give-your-home-an-instant-spring-lift-to-sell-fast-and-high-3/

#UKHousingMarket #PropertyAdvice #HomeSelling #SpringMarket #PropertyPresentation #TrustedExpert

FPTV EP 286: SELF-MANAGED RENTAL RISKS: Why Solo Landlords Need Expert Help

As we enter 2026, owning and managing a rental home isincreasingly demanding, unforgiving, and legally exposed, with self-managed rental risks greater than ever before.

The margin for error or neglect has disappeared, and there’sincreasingly nowhere to hide. This has caused some landlords to sell up, but others are expanding or even starting their portfolio.

However, success today means monitoring legislative change,maintaining watertight records and operating as if you are already being audited so you can defend your actions under scrutiny.

Understandably, many solo landlords are weighing up whether the small savings on management fees are worth the significant legal and financial exposure that comes with doing it all alone.

With that in mind, letting agents Richard Cook and Kerin Marsahll have put together a guide to self-managed rental risks to give you an idea of the lettings world ahead.

Watch/Read/Listen https://fifeproperties.co.uk/fptv-ep-286-self-managed-rental-risks-why-solo-landlords-need-expert-help/

#SelfManagedRentals #SoloLandlords #ScottishLandlords #ExpertHelp #RentalHomes

Fife House Price Crash in 2026?

In early 2023, property forecasters predicted a significant UKhousing downturn over the next two years, citing rising interest rates following Liz Truss's departure. Halifax expected an 8% drop, Savills predicted a 10% drop, and Nomura Bank forecast up to a 15% drop.

While these gloomy forecasts successfully grabbed headlines and generated clicks, the actual market data three years later tells a completely different story.

Estate agents Sophie Gibbens and Perrie McIntosh to discuss that according to the Land Registry, the reality has been far more resilient. UK house prices are 3.93% higher today than they were in January 2023. Locally, the picture is also one of stability rather than collapse, with Fife house prices being 11.64% higher than in January 2023.

Yet even with those statistics, now that we are starting 2026, Iam again hearing the same nervous question being asked all over again. Newspaper reports on the run-up to Christmas 2025 stated that there were months when house prices were dropping and asking … with these drops, will 2026 be theyear house prices crash?

Watch/Read/Listen https://fifeproperties.co.uk/fife-house-price-crash-in-2026/

#FifeHousePriceCrash #FifeHomes #FifeEstateAgents #ScottishHomeOwners

FIFE PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE 1ST FEB – 7TH FEB 2026

Weekly round up on what's driving the Fife Property market.

We will be looking at:  

·       Fife Properties recent listings, sales and comingsoon.

·       Weekly stats for new and sold in Fife.

·       A review of the shows produced and broadcast live thisweek.

·       Details of the Wealth Creation Show which airs onMondays @ 12.30pm.

(Watch/Read/listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/fife-property-market-update-1st-feb-7th-feb-2026/

#TenantedHomes #RisksAndRewards#ScottishLandlords #ScottishHomes #HighDemandTenants

#WealthCreation #PassiveIncome #PropertyInvestment #FinancialFreedom #Compounding #WealthAcceleration #FifeHomeSales #FallenSales #FifePropertyMarket #SaleChains #SensitivePricing

EP 213: The Wealth Creation Show: How to Grow Beyond Earning

Millions of people around the world work hard, meet theirmonthly responsibilities, and strive for success — yet still feel financially uncertain. Earning alone no longer guarantees security, stability, or true freedom.

Let’s explore how to think differently about money, how to make your money work for you, and how to build real financial strength beyond just your income.

We’ll look at practical ideas around saving, investing, buildingassets, and developing the right mindset for long-term success.

This isn’t just about making more money. It’s about creatingsystems, building options, and designing a stronger financial future for yourself and your family.

If you’re ready to move from being an earner… to becoming awealth builder — then you’re in the right place.

Luckily, you dont 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/Listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/the-wealth-creation-show-how-to-grow-beyond-earning/

If you’ve missed the previous showsyou 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 onportfolio building. Please contact us to [email protected]

This is all about accelerating yourwealth.

*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 advicefrom a qualified advisor, please contact us direct and we will put you in touch with someone.

#WealthCreation #PassiveIncome #PropertyInvestment #FinancialFreedom #Compounding #WealthAcceleration

ZOOPLA HOUSE PRICE INDEX – JANUARY 2026

Executive summary

UK house prices increased 1.2% over 2025 (1.9% in 2024)

Confidence returns after 2025 Autumn Budget uncertainty

Buyer demand rebounds as 2026 gets underway - tracking in line with 2024 levels and 9% down on 2025’s strong start

Housing supply rises, giving buyers more choice

City-level house price inflation varies from -2.6% to +5.5%, highlighting wide variations in local market conditions

Average mortgage rates reach lowest level since 2022

Higher stock levels put pricing discipline front and centre for sellers, especially in southern England.

Estate Agent Jim Parker provides a detailed breakdown of thereport.

(Watch/Read/Listen) https://fifeproperties.co.uk/zoopla-house-price-index-january-2026/ 

#ScotlandsNo1EstateAgent #HousePriceIndex#HouseSalesInformation #UKPropertyMarket

FPTV EP 285: OVERVALUING TRICKS AND TRAPS: How to Stop Them Spoiling Your Move

When an estate agent values your home at more than you expected, it’s natural to be thrilled. But it’s wise to employ some healthy scepticism around whether a price is achievable, or an overvaluing ploy.

We're all for being bold with asking prices, but it's quite another thing to deliberately overvalue someone’s home, tie them down with a lengthy contract, and mess up their moving plans.

It’s a sad fact that overvaluing by agents is getting out of hand: seducing you with flattery rather than facts, preying on your trusting nature, and falsely boosting your hopes.

The trick involves a carefully orchestrated process of signing you up, then gradually blaming the market for the lack of progress until, eventually, a price reduction is recommended. Reluctantly, of course.

Fortunately estate agents Sophie Gibbens and Perrie McIntosh are on hand to give the right information to see right through the tactics.

Watch/Read/Listenhttps://fifeproperties.co.uk/overvaluing-tricks-and-traps-how-to-stop-them-spoiling-your-move/

#OverValuing #TricksAndTraps #BoldAskingPrice #ValuingHomes #ScottishHomes

It Takes 29 Days to Sell a Home in Fife

If you are a Fife homeowner or landlord thinking about selling your property, one of the first questions you will ask is simple, how long will it take?

The honest answer is that it depends. Location, property type, number of bedrooms, price point and market conditions all play a part. To give Fife homeowners some clarity, I have analysed the latest data from the 59 Fife homes, buildingplots, commercial units and mobile homes etc, that have sold subject to missives in the last three months. This covers Fife town centre plus a one-mile radius.

Of the properties that have sold subject to missives, the overall average time from coming to market to sale agreed is 29 days. This is split down as follows by type and bedrooms.

Watch/Read/Listen https://fifeproperties.co.uk/it-takes-29-days-to-sell-a-home-in-fife/

#SellingInFife #FifeHomes #29DaysToSell #FifeHomeowners