About us Fife

The Fife branch officially opened 1st September 2020 by husband & wife Team Scott & Shona Galloway before moving to bespoke premises in Markinch May 2022. Winning Awards at the British property Awards 2021 / 2022 & Best Estate Agent Fife at Scotland’s Business Awards 2024.

Offering Professional advice on Sales – Lettings & Mortgage Referrals service.

With the office growth & awards success we have established ourselves locally to be major player in helping our client move throughout Fife & as such we have also opened our second Fife Office in Chalmers Street, Dunfermline 2024 with Shona’s sister Lorraine managing the office keeping a truly personal, family friendly feel.

We are an independent family run agency with a fresh approach to the local property market always ensuring customer service is at the forefront of everything that we do with a very personal touch.

Both our prominent Fife offices are perfectly positioned to service the major Fife towns and surrounding villages within the Kingdom.

We offer a free, no obligation pre-sale appraisal service where we can visit you in the comfort of your own home and provide you with a full appraisal, including discussing our unrivalled, transparent fixed selling fee structure, demonstrating how you can sell and save with Home Sweet Home. At this point we can also discuss introductions to the experienced solicitors and surveyor's we have partnered with to assist with your transaction.

We are a true one stop shop for all your property needs! As voluntary members of the Property Ombudsman redress scheme, we will always provide our clients with a professional, reliable and honest approach to buying, letting and selling property.

We extensively advertise all our properties through a network of property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla.co.uk, On The Market and Prime Location, as well as our own website. We also use social media including Facebook and Intagram sponsored campaigns to ensure your property reaches widest possible audience. We pride ourselves on high quality literature and professional photography, making us stand out from many of our competitors. For assistance with any aspect of buying, selling or letting property call today and have a no obligation chat with a member of our friendly team!

Exclusive access to Kingdom FM Property Showcase with daily/ weekly showcasing of our available homes for sale & let to reach the widest possible audience.

Fife is a historic region in Scotland with a population of around 370,000 people known locally as ‘The Kingdom’

It is situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, and is known for its scenic coastlines, award winning beaches, charming villages along the ‘East Neuk’ & Dunfermline the ancient capital of Scotland!

Fife boasts some of Scotland's most picturesque scenery, including gorgeous beaches, rolling hills, and stunning woodlands. The Fife Coastal Path, which spans 117 miles, is one of Scotland's most beautiful walking trails, offering breathtaking views of the North Sea and its coastline. Of note is the University town of St Andrews home of the world famous ‘Old Course’ The home of Golf.

Steeped in history and home to many famous landmarks, including the ancient St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, which date back to the 12th century, Fife is also the birthplace of many famous Scots, such as Adam Smith, the economist, and Sir Robert Burns, the poet & philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Fife offers a high standard of living, with excellent schools ( Private & State), modern healthcare facilities, and good transport links via road & rail. The region is well-connected to major cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the benefits of living in a smaller town while still having access to the amenities of a big city.

Known for its warm and welcoming community spirit where people look out for each other and support one another, Fife boasts many local events and festivals that bring people together, such as the annual St Andrews Golf Festival and the Pittenweem Arts Festival.

The Fife Property Market

Compared to other parts of Scotland, housing in Fife is relatively affordable, making it an attractive option for young families, first-time buyers, and retirees looking for a peaceful place to settle down.

Fife offers a range of properties, from modern apartments to traditional townhouses and family homes. The city of St. Andrews is particularly popular with buyers, as it is known for its prestigious university, historic landmarks, and attractive coastal location. Other popular areas include Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, and Glenrothes, which offer a mix of urban and rural living.

The rental market in Fife is also strong, with demand particularly high for properties close to universities, public transportation, and local amenities. Rent prices in Fife vary depending on the size, location, and condition of the property, but are generally affordable compared to other major cities in Scotland.

Overall, the Fife property market is seen as a good investment, with steady growth in property prices and high demand for properties.

Fife is a wonderful place to live, with its natural beauty, rich history and culture, high quality of life, strong community spirit, and affordable housing.. It is a region that truly has something for everyone.

Fife Home Owners

We have a proven track record of successful sales and happy sellers dating back to 2020 in Fife and our independent local, family run agency is happy to help you sell your property whatever your circumstance. Between the team we have over 40 years of local experience to draw on in the property market ensuring no one knows the local market place better than us!

We can help you through the process from an initial free chat to organising a home report and solicitor to active marketing right through to handing over the keys to the lucky new buyers.

We will not charge you a penny until your house is sold!

FREE Property Valuations and Marketing Consultation

All successful sales start with an accurate valuation, that's why our experienced valuers back up their experience with realtime sold data and market insights, plus, we can also factor in market trends, and your own personal timescales for selling, so you know that you are always getting the most accurate valuation possible.

We’ll also offer advice on how to maximise your property’s market potential and increase its value and desirability.

Arranging a Home report and Solicitor

We can put you in touch with qualified local experts to help with the sales process.

Quality Marketing

To help your property attract plenty of buyer attention, we’ll take great quality photos and create engaging and attractive property descriptions and floorplans.

We'll also make sure your property reaches the widest audience by marketing across all major portals, social media and to our database of registered buyers & access to our Property Showcase exclusively on Kingdom FM radio.

Boards

Our striking and attractive ‘For Sale’ boards are a great way to attract local buyers, help viewers find your property and let them know that you are serious about selling.

Qualifying Buyers

We want to make sure you only have quality viewers so our team of experienced agents know exactly the right questions to ask to make sure you receive viewings from the best possible candidates. If buyers need help we can advise them on the buying process and put them in touch with our mortgage advisor for help.

Accompanied Viewings

Accompanied viewings are great way to encourage potential buyers and facilitate constructive feedback.

The majority of buyers also preferring an estate agent to accompany them on viewings & we offer this service as standard in our professional selling packages. However, just as many vendors prefer to conduct them themselves, or mix and match when and if required.

That’s why we provide our sellers with the option to conduct their own viewings should they wish to.

Negotiations

Negotiating a sale price with your potential buyer can be awkward at the least, and end up costing your financially at the worst.

We can do this for you and our team’s strong negotiating skills have helped our customers gain thousands of pounds.

Anti Money Laundering (AML)

By law, your buyer must be able to prove that funds to purchase the property are legally obtained. We will conduct preliminary checks, depending on our contract with you.

Sales Progression

Our sales progressors can help keep your sale on track and progressing smoothly, and will chase all involved parties when required to help coordinate a smooth sale and successful outcome, with less last-minute complications and hitches.

By identifying small issues during the sales process, we can help prevent them from becoming big ones so that everyone involved can reach their Home Sweet Home with a lot less stress.

Additional Services and Referrals

Having worked with many associated service providers in Fife and Inverness, we can put you in touch with one of our trusted partners who can provide the following services: