Living in East Fife

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What it is like to live in East Fife

Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes are the main population centres in the region with a total of roughly 90,000 between them. Those looking for homes for sale here will be pleased to find both towns offer excellent commuter links to major towns and cities including Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Dundee.

On the north east cost of Fife lies the historic town of St Andrews - famous not only as the home of golf but also for its world-renowned university which includes James Wilson, Sir Chris Hoy and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge among its famous alumni. Fife College also has campuses in Kirkcaldy, Leven and Glenrothes. 

There are a number of beaches in Fife which are frequented by those looking for a little fresh air and when the waves are right, even a little surfing action from time to time.

Property types in East Fife

You'll find a wide variety of property types in East Fife. There are houses with at least two bedrooms and a private garden perfect for families. You'll also find several bungalows for sale in East Fife. The big towns in East Fife also have a generous selection of flats for sale too. Especially in student-friendly St Andrews. 

Is now a good time to sell my home in East Fife?

Ultimately, your personal circumstances will be the main factor to determine whether now is the best time for you to sell your property. The East Fife property market has remained busy throughout recent months, with strong demand from prospective home buyers.

Useful data to pay attention to that will help you understand how the East Fife market is performing includes:

• Average selling price - this gives you a guide as to the amount that properties have been selling for recently
• Median time to sell – this explains how quickly properties are going under offer in this area
• Average % of Home Report achieved – this lets you know, on average, how much above or below the Home Report valuation properties are selling for in this area
• Most popular property type – this can give you an idea of the types of properties that people are most frequently buying in this area

You can find details on these above, or if you would prefer you can contact a local ESPC solicitor agent. They are uniquely placed to help you navigate the local property market.

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How to sell a property in East Fife

The first step to selling your home is to get it valued; this will give you a good indication of how much it might sell for.

During the home valuation the ESPC solicitor estate agent will be able to talk you through all the steps to selling a home in East Fife.

Once you’ve appointed your selling agent they will navigate you through the process including preparing your home for sale, organising a Home Report, taking professional photos, marketing your property, negotiating the offers made on your home and concluding the missives (the legal aspects of your sale).

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How to buy a property in East Fife

You can find the latest houses and flats for sale in East Fife here.

ESPC advertises lots of homes for sale in East Fife 72 hours before other property websites, meaning you can find houses and flats for sale here, before anyone else!

We can also send the latest East Fife properties direct to your inbox, simply sign up to a My ESPC account, tell us your search criteria, your wants and needs and we’ll email you when homes are listed that match what you are looking for.

Once you’ve found your dream home, your ESPC solicitor agent can guide you through all the steps of buying a house or flat, such as putting in an offer and completing all the legal aspects of your purchase.

How to find a solicitor in East Fife 

You can search our directory of local ESPC solicitor agents here.

Simply type in East Fife, or your local town or village, such as Anstruther or St Andrews, and we’ll give you the contact details and all the information you need on the agent.

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Where to live in East Fife

Convinced that East Fife is for you but still haven't decided on which area? Click on each of our guides below to help narrow down your search!