In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Elaine Kyle (Morgans) and Michael Maloco (Maloco Mowat Parker) about the local market in West Fife.

They discuss the affordability of the area, their Fife hidden gems and what the 2025 property outlook is for the area.

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0:00-1:10 Intro
1:40-4:41 Where are the key areas in Fife?
4:41-6:30 How is the West Fife property market performing?
6:30-9:24 Managing seller expectations
9:24-11:14 Reasons to live in West Fife
11:14-13:27 Hotspots with the most activity in West Fife
13:27-19:09 Predictions for the 2025 market
19:09-22:54 Where is in high demand?

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On this week's episode Paul & Megan chat to Alistair Ewing (Managing Director at The Lending Channel) about bridging finance.

What is bridging finance? It's a form of borrowing that allows property buyers to fund their purchase while they put their current home on the market.

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0:00-1:48 Intro
1:48-2:45 What is a bridging loan?
2:45-3:26 Why are they less common now?
3:26-4:16 Are bridging loans expensive?
4:16-5:06 What's the average term for a bridging loan?
5:06-6:30 Interest rate and duration implications
6:30-7:43 Risks involved in using bridging finance
7:43-9:14 What happens to the loan if you sell before the end of the term?
9:14-10:47 Using bridging finance to improve buying situation
10:47-12:44 Scenarios when bridging finance could be used
12:44-14:30 Why do lenders need an additional survey?
14:30-16:40 How does the application process differ from a standard mortgage?
16:40-20:15 Common concerns around bridging finance

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You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.

In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Amy Howard from Neilsons and Lisa Connolly from McDougall McQueen about the local market in Midlothian.

They discuss the booming market in Bonnyrigg, why you should invest in Gorebridge and what the 2025 property outlook is for the area.

Skip to the bit most relevant to you:
0:00-1:32 Intro
1:32-4:50 Where is Midlothian?
4:50-6:57 Midlothian's property market
6:57-9:10 Property hotspots in Midlothian
9:10-11:50 Second hand new build market
11:50-14:25 Best areas in Midlothian for investment
14:25-18:43 Predictions for 2025 Midlothian market

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You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.