Assets available for sale or lease through the Estates team predominately comprise assets formerly occupied by the Council but now declared surplus. The properties currently available are:
Storage Units
Storage Units 5 & 6, Fishermans Store, The Shore, St Andrews KY16 9RG
Development Opportunities
Auchterderran Centre, Woodend Road, Cardenden KY5 0NE
In addition, the Council holds a portfolio of assets to support and encourage business growth and economic development. Though land may be sold, the properties are generally only available to rent to ensure future demand can be satisfied. Details of these assets and available support may be found here.
Coming soon in 2025
Old Engine House, Main Street, Townhill
TO LET – the property is a brick-built storage unit at the north of Main Street. This unit is larger than average Council storage units at around 118sqm or thereby and has an access area to the front of the unit.
70 Market Street, St Andrews
TO LET – the property is currently a retail unit comprising of a large shop front in central St Andrews. The property comprises of 2 office spaces, toilets, stores and a kitchen area over 2 floors with a small outdoor area to the rear. This property is due to be vacant and ready for a new Tenant in March 2025.
2 Halbeath Road, Dunfermline
TO LET – this property was previously used as an office space and is situated in a residential area of Dunfermline close to the City Centre and local amenities. The property spans over 2 floors and comprises of 7 rooms of varying size, a kitchen and a toilet. The property could benefit from refurbishment internally and, planning permission dependant, could allow for a change of use back into a dwelling if desired.
St Clair Hall, 258 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy
FOR SALE – This Property is a former community hall that is currently vacant. It is situated in a high traffic area of Kirkcaldy with on street parking to the front of the property. This property would benefit from a refurbishment and, planning permission dependant, could have multiple uses.
Former Public Library, Strathore Road, Thornton
FOR SALE – the property has recently become vacant and is currently split into two units with separate entrances and parking to the front and the rear. This property could be an ideal development opportunity if planning permission is granted
Disposal Process
Once a property has been declared surplus to requirement, certain pre-sale checks and consultations are carried out. After that, marketing will usually begin. After a period of time, there may be little interest. In cases like this, an offer may be considered by the Council if it's recommended to be accepted by the marketing agent. If there are competing interests, a closing date may, at the discretion of the Council, be set for receipt of offers.
Usually, bids are accepted on the basis of the Best Value being reflected in the offer. This will, in normal circumstances, be the highest financial level, however, this is not always necessarily the case. The timing of the sale (e.g. subject to planning), or other conditions may have an effect. Any necessary guidance and information on the timing of such a closing date will be issued for each party who has registered an interest.
At the closing date, offers must be submitted by the time and date specified in order to comply with the Council's Standing Orders. Any offers not in compliance with the bid guidance may not be considered. Once bids are received, they are evaluated and a decision is made.
Please note, that the Council is not obliged to accept the highest financial nor any offer received. If Committee authority is required, then that's applied for and the Council's Legal Services is instructed to complete the formalities.
Details of available property, including property not owned by the Council, can be found on a range of websites below.
