KING OF ALL YOU SURVEY…

The Kingdom of Fife combines the beauty of its coastline, varied traditional and modern styles of housing, plentiful cultural attractions, the traditional East Neuk fishing villages of Elie, Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, and St Monans and the jewel in the crown – St Andrews, one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, with its ancient University, superb golf courses, beautiful architecture, beaches and a wealth of excellent restaurants and pubs to choose from.

The rental market has changed significantly in recent years, with a marked shift to larger, better quality properties and family homes in rural areas.

The Galbraith office in Fife manages a wide variety of properties on behalf of our clients, from one-bedroom cosy farm cottages in scenic locations to five-bedroom ‘state of the art’ contemporary designs, to family homes with paddocks and stables.

The current market is characterized, as elsewhere in Scotland, by a shortage of supply. Tenants are aware of the need to apply early and to provide full documentation and references in order to have a chance of securing a good quality property. Tenants are prepared to pay a fair price for a well maintained, attractive home in a good location.

The reasons for renting are quite diverse – some families are trying out life in an area that they don’t know well before committing to a house purchase, while some are on a temporary secondment through work. The majority of prospective tenants have sold their property and are renting for 12-24 months while looking for the right house to buy – it is often the case that being a cash buyer will provide a significant advantage in a competitive property market.

Tenants today expect a high standard of property and, quite rightly, expect to also be looked after well by either the managing agent or the landlord. Providing a responsive and attentive service ensures the tenantlandlord relationship is on a positive foundation from the outset.

We offer a wide range of services to suit our wide range of landlords – some opting for let only, some for fully managed and some for a ‘find and reference’ service – whatever they prefer we accommodate their needs.

If you have a property to let, please do not hesitate to contact Galbraith in Fife to discuss your needs. n

Geoff Laird-Portch 01334 659980 geoff.laird-portch@galbraithgroup.com