*Closing date - 12 noon, Wednesday 26 April 2017*
Location
Bavelaw Business Centre is located in the centre of Balerno, convenient for all local amenities (shops, buses, etc.). It is easily accessible from the City Centre approximately 9 miles to the north east whilst Edinburgh International Airport, Heriot Watt University, Riccarton Research Park and the Gyle Shopping Centre are only a short distance away. Neighbouring occupiers on the Estate include Tony Harper Hairdressers, the Scottish Episcopal Church, and XXXure Ltd.
Description
This modern building, first occupied approximately 6 years ago, comprises a steel framed structure with infill panels of blockwork and render and alternating western red cedar boarding. The roof is shallow pitched with composite steel insulated roof panels. Internally, the building is laid out over two floors. Access is provided by a front door leading to the ground floor circulation area with stairs to the first floor. The ground floor contains three suites, two of which are occupied by Tony Harper Hairdressers, an accessible WC and staircase to the first floor. The first floor is sub-divided into two office suites, and male and female toilet facilities.
Accommodation & Rateable Value
Suite | Description | Approximate Gross Internal Area | Rent guide price | Parking | Availability | Rateable Value |
3 | Ground floor open plan accommodation with partitioned kitchen/storage | 77.57 sq m (835 Sq ft) | £XXX | 1 space, not allotted | Negotiable | £XXX |
Confirmation and further details of rateable values can be obtained from The Assessor, Lothian Valuation Joint Board on 0131 344 2500 or www.saa.gov.uk.
Rates relief of up to 100% may be available to any business whose combined Rateable Value of all business properties in Scotland is less than £XXX Information on the Small Business Bonus Scheme can be downloaded from www.scotland.gov.uk. Alternatively, advice can be sought from the Council’s Non‐Domestic Rates section.
Rent
We are seeking offers in excess of price quoted, exclusive of rates. The property is not VAT registered.
Planning
Permissions for the property is as Class 4 Business Use as defined within the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997, which broadly includes offices, light industrial and research and development use. Applicants are advised to satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements relating to their proposed use by contacting the Council’s Planning Section, Waverley Court, 4 East Market St, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG (Telephone: 0131 529 3550/Email: planning@edinburgh.gov.uk).
Services
Mains electricity is connected to all suites. A gas supply is available if required (installation to individual suites will be at Tenant’s expense). Mains water is connected to both units. Advice on Water Rates can be obtained from Scottish Water on their website.
Terms
The property is offered on a lease for a negotiable period. This will include common Maintenance/Repairs, Buildings Insurance, common Electricity and Water but not Gas (if applicable).
EPC
The suite has an EPC rating of C.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Stewart Irwin, who can be contacted by phone on 0131 529 5951/5828 or email stewart.irwin@edinburgh.gov.uk
Fees
In accordance with the Council’s standard practice, the ingoing tenants will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal expenses in connection with the transaction as well as Stamp Duty Land Tax, if applicable, and Registration Dues. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s surveyor’s expenses of 4% of the passing rent, plus VAT.