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                                                                                            Cupar                                Glenrothes
                                                                                            Cupar is one of the oldest market towns in Fife,   The ‘administrative capital’ of Fife, Glenrothes
                                                                                            but it’s increasingly in demand with buyers   has long been a popular choice for buyers of
                                                                                            searching for a more relaxed way of life. Sales   all ages and stages, thanks to its affordability,
                                                                                            volumes were up 121% in 2021 compared to the   excellent amenities and strong transport
                                                                                            year before, as buyers snapped up homes in   links across Fife and the Central Belt. There’s
                                                                                            the town. Much of Cupar’s popularity is thanks   lots to do in this thriving town, with a busy
                                                                                            to its enviable location, offering great links to   shopping  centre,  sports  and  leisure  options,
                                                                                            Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh by road and   and a selection of nationally-recognised parks
                                                                                            rail, easy access to the countryside and just a   to enjoy. Glenrothes also offers a variety of
                                                                                            20-minute drive to the coast.        property options, making it ideal for many
                                                                                                                                 buyers – from town-centre apartments to
     Anstruther                                                                             The average property price in Cupar for 2021   grand detached homes on the outskirts.
                                                                                            was £217,062, making it a good option for many
                                                                                            family buyers.                       Glenrothes is a more affordable option for those
                                                                                                                                 looking for a new home in East Fife – the average
                                                                                            Crail                                property selling price here in 2021 was £119,113.
                                                                                            For those dreaming of a life beside the water,
                                                                                            Crail is a stellar choice. Perfectly positioned   Anstruther
                                                                                            on the East Neuk of Fife, just ten miles from   Another fabulous option for buyers searching
                                                                                            St Andrews, Crail is a charming harbour town   for a coastal property is the beautiful
                                                                                            that has much to offer. Crail has a particular   Anstruther. Positioned in the sought-after
                                                                                            wealth of beautiful buildings, including many   East Neuk, Anstruther is the largest in a string
                                                                                            restored and cared for by the National Trust   of charming fishing villages in the area, and is
                                                                                            for Scotland, which adds to its picturesque feel.   popular with holidaymakers as well as house-
                                                                                            Crail is one of the smaller locations on our list,   hunters. Perfectly picturesque, Anstruther is a
                                                                                            but that only adds to the demand to live in this   great choice for downsizers and family buyers
                                                                                            fashionable postcode.                looking for a more relaxed pace of life.

                                                                                            In 2021, the average property price for a home   The average property selling price in 2021 for
                                                                                            in Crail was £290,684.               homes in Anstruther was £254,512.



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