Submitting an Offer
· All offers must be in writing in an A4 envelope clearly labelled “OFFER OF LEASE for 57 Main Street Blackridge ”. The offerer must write his/her name and address on the back of the envelope.
· Any offers received after 12 noon on the closing date will be returned unopened and will not be taken into consideration by the Council.
· All offers must be sent to:-
The Estates Manager
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre
Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Offers received by fax will not be accepted.
The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer.
Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in the offer being declared void.
Since the leasing of any property is a serious undertaking, you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice.
Opportunity to let a small retail property in the village of Blackridge.
This single storey property is well situated on Main Street in the heart of Blackridge. The building is of brick construction with a timber clad finish and the pitched roof is timber with a felt covering. The windows are single glazed with timber frames.
Location
The village of Blackridge is located to the west of West Lothian’s county boundary and lies within close proximity to many of the county’s larger settlements, including Whitburn, Armadale and Bathgate. The village is well served by good communication links to Scotland’s central belt, including close proximity to the M8 motorway and the new Blackridge railway station.
Accommodation
Small premises for retail use
Terms
The lease is being offered on the following main outline terms:-
- The duration of the lease is open to offers and should be indicated on the attached pro forma. The minimum lease period will be one year.
- The rental shall be payable monthly in advance by Direct Debit.
- A deposit equal to three month’s rental will be required prior to date of entry.
- The tenant shall be responsible for all repairs to and maintenance of the premises (FRI) as well as a share of the cost of repairs to the common parts of which it forms part.
- The Council will insure the building for reinstatement and recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for insuring the plate glass 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 rates.
- The tenant will reimburse the Council’s reasonable legal expenses plus outlays in completing the lease