Home Report Dalgety Bay
Home reports are required by law in Scotland when it comes to selling a residential property. They are there to give buyers a solid reckoning of all the important details offering peace of mind for the buyer and the seller alike. With home reports, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated surveyor with a deep knowledge of the local area and a nearby office is essential criteria to provide a thorough and rigorous survey. If you’re selling in the Dalgety Bay area, then Shepherd Chartered Surveyors satisfies all criteria to deliver a comprehensive and trusted home report.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland. We are represented on all major lender’s panels and our knowledge of the market in Dalgety Bay, and wider Fife area is second to none. With many years of experience surveying locations across Scotland and a vast network of offices, we can guarantee an exceedingly high quality of service. You can be sure of speaking to an experienced Royal Institution regulated Chartered Surveyor who can provide you with a quote ahead of any commitment.
Buying in Dalgety Bay
Dalgety Bay is a coastal town in Fife nestled on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth and overlooked by the iconic Forth Bridge, whose elegant sweep of waterfront and leafy residential streets belie a rich tapestry of history and modern-day appeal. Home to around 10,000 residents, it forms part of the wider Dunfermline area (which is about 6 miles northwest) alongside Inverkeithing and Rosyth. Dalgety Bay is also only about 8.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre adding to its appeal and advantageous position for residents and commuters.
Dalgety Bay has its origins in the medieval village of Dalgety, with the ruins of 12th‑century St Bridget’s Kirk marking that early settlement. The surrounding landscape once belonged to the Earls of Moray, and the dramatic murder of the 2nd Earl at Donibristle in 1592 inspired the ballad “Bonnie Earl o’ Moray”. The area remained largely rural until the mid-20th century, when RAF Donibristle – later HMS Merlin – was established in World War I and expanded through World War II, employing thousands before closing in 1959. The land was swiftly repurposed: industrial estates opened in the early 1960s, and a planned new town sprung up from 1965 onwards including the bays and coves – Donibristle, Saint David’s, Braefoot – adopting the name Dalgety Bay.
Today Dalgety Bay is a well‑established commuter settlement with a sizeable portion of its workforce commuting to Edinburgh and Dunfermline. Bridging the old and new, the town is admired for its “Best Kept Small Town” awards and contains nine listed buildings along the Fife Coastal Path. Demographically, Dalgety Bay is a mix of families, professionals, retirees, and a smattering of students, though the majority are home‑owners. For prospective residents, Dalgety Bay offers a gentle coastal lifestyle with easy commuting to Scotland’s capital, excellent local schools and amenities, neighbourly community spirit, and an attractive mix of housing stock ranging from family-sized detached homes to practical modern flats. With ongoing housing developments and infrastructure enhancements, the town remains a calm but forward‑looking choice for families, retirees, and professionals alike.
Transport links in Dalgety Bay for residents and commuters are excellent. Dalgety Bay railway station, opened in 1998, offers half‑hour services on the Fife Circle and Edinburgh–Dundee lines. Frequent buses connect to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, and Fife towns. Car commuters also benefit from the M90 motorway and easy access via the Kincardine and Forth Road Bridges. Inverkeithing station and Ferrytoll Park & Ride lie just a few minutes away, providing additional travel options.
When it comes to amenities and things to do, there are a good amount of options. Supermarkets, an optical store, a branch of Screwfix, a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, two dental practices, takeaways (pizza, Indian, Chinese, chippy), café‑bars, and a welcoming award‑winning pub in Hillend provide a compact yet full retail and social scene. For those who like to get outdoors, the coastal paths offer stunning views, beaches and coves can be explored, and the Sailing Club at the old harbour fosters a vibrant maritime community. With Inverkeithing nearby, and Dunfermline itself a few more minutes away residents have an abundance of services, amenities and attractions to enjoy.
As for local education, primary education is provided by Dalgety Bay Primary and Donibristle Primary, with secondary pupils attending the award‑winning Inverkeithing High School – soon to relocate to Rosyth in 2026 – currently catering for around 1,500 students. Further education is close by at Fife College’s Rosyth campus, while universities (Edinburgh, Heriot‑Watt) remain accessible.
In June 2025, property in Dalgetty Bay had an average value of £238,070. Over the last 12 months however, different property types have had different average prices. Detached properties for instance sold for slightly more at £317,594, semi-detached for £203,289, terraced for £189,289, and flats for £166,653. For prospective residents, Dalgety Bay offers a gentle coastal lifestyle with easy commuting to Scotland’s capital, excellent local schools and amenities, neighbourly community spirit, and an attractive mix of housing stock ranging from family-sized detached homes to practical modern flats.
Why Use Shepherd Chartered Surveyors?
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 18th century. Fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we can offer an in-depth knowledge of the Dalgety Bay and wider Fife property market that nobody else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in Dalgety Bay or other Fife localities, you’ll find the nearby Shepherds branch located in Dunfermline at 8 Pitreavie Court, KY11 8UU. We cover all properties across this area from Aberdour, Blairhall, Bowershall, Cairneyhill, Carnock, Charlestown, Crombie, Crossford, Crossgates, Cowdenbeath, Culross, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Fordell, Gowkhall, Hillend, Hill of Beath, Inverkeithing, Kelty, Kincardine, Kingseat, Limekilns, Low Valleyfield, Newmills, North Queensferry, Oakley, Pattiesmuir, Rosyth, Saline, Steelend, Torryburn, Townhill and Wellwood, equating to post code areas KY3, KY4, KY5, KY11, KY12, KY13 and FK10. We are available at our office to give you a quote at any time. Nobody can offer the same level of local market knowledge as Shepherd, our wealth of experience, proven industry expertise and vast network of offices stand testament to that.
Dunfermline Office Details
- 8 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU
- Email: dunfermline@shepherd.co.uk
- Tel: 01383 722337
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
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