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Retirement living in Fife
1 development
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around Fife, run by McCarthy Stone Resales. 1 offers homes to buy from £170,000. The average home in Fife sold for £176,924 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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Retirement living across Fife
Fife in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 1 (largest: McCarthy Stone Resales, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £170,000 |
| Average guide price | £170,000 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, Fife (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £176,924 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Fife
House prices in Fife
The average house price in Fife is £176,924, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £176,924
- Detached
- £344,689
- Semi-detached
- £203,131
- Terraced
- £160,573
- Flats & maisonettes
- £108,859
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Fife?
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around Fife. The largest operator is McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
How much does a retirement property in Fife cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 1 development with homes to buy start at £170,000, and average £170,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
What types of retirement living are there in Fife?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in Fife?
The average home in Fife sold for £176,924 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Fife regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
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