UNDER OFFER
GENERAL
Unit 2d is an end unit in a terrace of four light industrial units located within the established Whitehill Industrial Estate. The estate is located off the B792 Blackburn Road with easy access to junction 3a and 4 of the M8 giving excellent communication links with Glasgow (27 miles) and Edinburgh (20 miles).
DESCRIPTION
Unit 2d, constructed in the 1990’s, comprises an end of terrace unit of steel portal frame construction under a pitched insulated profile steel roof incorporating 10% translucent roof lights. The exterior walls are of composite steel insulated panels. The unit has an eaves height of 5 m (16’ 5” ft) and is accessed through a hand operated sectional roller shutter door. The unit has a total area of approximately 281.81 sq m (3,031 sq ft) which includes an office together with disabled toilet and second toilet (47.54 sq m (511 sq ft). The unit has 3 phase power supply, gas space heating to the workshop and electrical heating to the offices. There is a shared service yard and allocated car parking spaces.
Energy Performance Certificate Rating: G. EPC report is available from the letting agent.
PLANNING & USE
The unit is suitable for uses within Planning Use Classes 4, 5 and 6 (office, industrial, storage & distribution). Uses that generate substantial vehicle movements, or introduce hazardous materials may be precluded. Use for vehicle repairs and leisure activities are not permitted.
RATEABLE VALUE
The Rateable Value is £XXX and rates payable are estimated at £XXX per annum for the year 2013/2014.
Further information on the assessment of rateable value for an alternative use can be sought from the Regional Assessor, Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, 0131 455 7455.
LEASE TERMS & RENT
The premises are available on the following principle terms:
- Rent £XXX per annum exclusive of rates, insurance and service charge.
- The rent shall be payable monthly in advance on the 1st of the month payable by way of direct debit only. A 3 month rent deposit is required at entry and will be held by the Council for the duration of the lease.
- The service charge is estimated £XXX per annum and building insurance is estimated at £XXX per annum
- All prices quotes are exclusive of VAT which is payable at the prevailing rate.
- The lease will be for a minimum period of three years from the date of entry.
- For leases longer than three years, the rent will be subject to review on the third anniversary of the entry date and three yearly thereafter.
- The tenant shall accept the property in its present condition be responsible for all repairs to and maintenance of the premises for the duration of the lease. The tenant will contribute to common repairs by way of a service charge. A photographic Schedule of Condition recording the condition at the commencement of the lease will be attached to the lease.
- The Council will insure the building for reinstatement together with two years loss of rent and recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for insuring the plate glass, contents and all other insurance’s.
- The tenant will be responsible for obtaining any statutory consents and complying with any regulations relative to the proposed use of the premises.
- The tenant will be responsible for payment of all local rates, statutory taxes and liabilities attributable to this property for the duration of the lease.
- Each party shall meet their own legal costs in preparing the leas. The tenant shall pay any stamp duty or lease registration fees
VIEWING & ENQUIRIES
For questions relating to the property and lease please contact Stephen Letch (Property Management & Development) on direct dial 01506 281122 e-mail stephen.letch@westlothian.gov.uk
Viewings can be arranged by contacting Hannah Sturgess (Property Management & development Unit) on 01506 283405 e-mail Hannah.Sturgess@westlothian.gov.uk
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT which is payable at the prevailing rate.
Disclaimer
These particulars do not form part of any contract and none of the statements contained in them regarding the property are to be relied upon as a statement of representation of fact. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves, by inspecting or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
HS 27/08/2015