Fife Council has appointed J&E Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to advise on the disposal of a number of its property assets, including the former Bell Baxter school in Cupar and a number of development sites throughout Fife.

The contract, for a two year period initially, covers with immediate effect eight sites throughout Fife and forms part of the council’s plans to build on previous successes and commitment to make a difference to the people of Fife.

John Bankhead, managing partner at J&E Shepherd with responsibility for the operation of Shepherd’s throughout Fife, said: "We are delighted about working with Fife Council on this high profile instruction. With no fewer than three offices located in the kingdom – at Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and St Andrews – J&E Shepherd was an obvious choice of surveyor to provide the in-depth local expertise and marketing advice that the council required."

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In addition to this latest contract with Fife Council, J&E Shepherd is currently advising the council on a number of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for schools.

As the third largest authority in Scotland, with a current budget in the region of £800 million, Fife Council is responsible for delivering all local government services in the kingdom.

Established 125 years ago in Scotland, J & E Shepherd delivers an extensive property service throughout the UK, from a network of 32 offices throughout Scotland and over 75 locations in England, Wales and the Channel Islands. It offers a multi disciplinary property service to include valuation, commercial agency, building surveying, rent reviews, development and investment consultancy, rating and property management. J&E Shepherd is now one of the largest independent firms of chartered surveyors in the UK.

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