Fife Council Economic Development’s Business Property , under the banner of InvestFife , has experienced an unprecedented increase in enquiries over the last 18 months. In that time, almost 300 enquiries have been received from businesses seeking new premises to expand, with others establishing new businesses, taking its portfolio occupancy rate of almost 91 per cent.
In the financial year 2020-2021, there were 144 enquiries recorded, 21 leases completed, whilst so far this year (March to November 2021), the figure stands at over 150 enquiries and 29 leases completed, highlighting Fife’s appeal as the place to do business. It’s also been estimated that through these new leases that approximately 118 jobs have been created in Fife.
Councillor Altany Craik, Convenor - Economy, Tourism, Strategic Planning and Transportation Committee, commented:
“The level of enquiries for Fife Council Economic Development’s business property is extremely encouraging, and demonstrates the desire of local businesses to start-up, expand and develop, as well as attract new businesses to the region and create jobs. This is great news for the local economy!
“Whilst occupancy rates are high, we are also committed to develop more employment land and property, which is being funded by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, to support innovation start-ups and growing businesses across all sectors of our local economy.”
