Service update
We are currently not accepting applications to purchase council land while this service is under review.
Do not submit an application at this time, as application fees are non-refundable.
We hope to start accepting applications again mid-January 2027, however this is an indicative date and may change.
We will publish updates on this page as the review progresses.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is being carried out.
The fee to make an application is £285 and is non-refundable, even if the land is not owned by Fife Council.
Before applying, check whether Fife Council owns the land, building or access you are interested in purchasing using our Fife Council Titles and Assets Map.
Cost of the land, building, or access
The minimum charge to purchase land or a building is £5,000, but the value will be assessed on a commercial basis.
The minimum charge for vehicular access is £10,000.
Other access rights are subject to a minimum charge of £5,000 and will also be assessed on a commercial basis.
Where access is required, this may be achieved by either granting access rights or selling the land needed to provide access. Where land is sold solely to provide access, the minimum price includes the land required for that access.
You are responsible for obtaining any statutory consents required, including planning permission.
For vehicular access, this may include consent to construct an access crossing over a road, path or verge under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. Any required permissions must be in place before access is granted.
You are also responsible for the cost of relocating road signs, street lighting, street furniture or other changes needed to facilitate the proposed use.
The £285 application fee covers the cost of considering your application. If your application is approved, you will also need to pay:
- an Estates fee of £370 to cover the Council's costs and expenses, in addition to the application fee
- legal fees of £700 to £2,000, depending on the circumstances
- Land Register registration fees
- the costs of obtaining statutory consents and implementing the proposal
- any costs associated with creating vehicular access, which may include constructing a dropped kerb or surfacing the access route
In more complex cases, some costs may increase .
Additional Development Value
In some cases, land may have additional development potential, either on its own or in combination with neighbouring property.
Where this applies, an independent valuation will be required and an additional charge will apply. You will be advised of this when your application is being considered.
The Council may decide to offer the property on the open market to ensure best value is secured. If this happens, you will have the opportunity to submit an offer.
