12 Dec 2019
The current trends in the Fife property market demonstrate that this is an ideal time to sell, according to leading property consultancy Galbraith.
New quarterly figures released by the firm covering the third quarter of the year (July – Sept 2019) shows the Fife property market to be holding strong as we head towards the festive period.
Visits to the online property portal OnTheMarket increased by 13.7 million during last year's festive period*.
The number of properties brought to the market through Galbraith in Fife is up 6 per cent year on year this quarter compared to the same quarter of last year with buyer activity also remaining strong with viewings up 36 per cent over the same period.
Sales remained steady and the level of buyer interest has continued to boost the time taken to sell property in Fife, being quicker than in most other parts of Scotland. The average time taken to sell a property by the Galbraith team in Fife this quarter was 48 days with the quickest sale being completed in only five days.
George Lorimer, who leads the sales and lettings team for Fife said:
“The Fife market remains remarkably solid with encouraging activity at all levels. There are plenty buyers around waiting for fresh stock to come to market. As was the case at the start of 2019 Brexit uncertainly is causing some vendors to hesitate about going to market but the flipside to this is that it is creating an excellent opportunity for those vendors prepared to crack on.”
“The run up to Christmas offers a fantastic opportunity to market your property. People are very keen to purchase their new property before Christmas with a view to living in it in the New Year and starting a fresh. Buyers have instant access to new listings online and can do their research in the holiday period when they have some down time and don't necessarily need to physically view a property to allow for an initial discussion about it.”
Fife remains highly attractive to families and retirees from Scotland and the rest of the UK looking for a more relaxed pace of life, as well having a strong international appeal. Buyer trends follow a similar pattern this quarter compared to the previous quarter, with 74 per cent of buyers being Scottish, 16 per coming from the rest of the UK and the remaining 10 per cent being international buyers. The average selling price this quarter was £401,000.
Currently for sale through Galbraith in Fife:
- Clatto Broomside, Blebocraigs, Cupar, Offers Over £645,000 – Clatto Broomside is a delightful extended cottage offering deceptively spacious and charming accommodation. It enjoys a lovely private situation on the south-eastern edge of Blebocraigs surrounded by beautiful countryside and is just five miles to the west of St Andrews.
- Wester Kinnear Farmhouse - Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Offers Over £495,000 – Wester Kinnear Farmhouse is a charming period property full of charm and character and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels. It is situated in over two acres of grounds with a steading and paddock extending to around 1.1 acres. It is ideally placed for commuting and is located a short distance to the north of the sought-after town of Cupar in North East Fife.
Galbraith handles the sale of residential properties worth £51.7m on average per quarter across Scotland as a whole.
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*Visits comprise individual session on OnTheMarket.com's web based portal or mobile applications by users for the period 17 December 2018 – 3 February 2019 compared to 29 October 2018 – 16 December 2018 as measured by Google Analytics.
For further information, please contact Caroline Middleton Gordon or Lorna Gardner at Media House on 0141 220 6040 or email: caroline@mediahouse.co.uk / lorna@mediahouse.co.uk
About Galbraith
Galbraith is an independent property consultancy employing 240 staff in offices in Scotland and the North of England including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Ayr, Blagdon, Castle Douglas, Cupar, Elgin, Galashiels, Hexham, Inverness, Kelso, Penrith, Perth and Stirling, offering local knowledge, national expertise and international reach.
The firm provides the full range of property consultancy services across the commercial, residential, rural and renewable energy sectors. Galbraith is the largest and leading rural consultancy in Scotland and the North of England managing farm, forestry, land and estate interests on over 3.5 million acres.
Galbraith works with OnTheMarket.com to offer a premium online showcase for its clients. OnTheMarket.com features thousands of new properties each month, 24 hours or more before they are advertised on other property portals. OneTheMarket.com receives approximately 25.4m visits per month, with 650,000 properties currently listed and over 100 million emails sent to subscribers per month.
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