*Closing date for offers - 12 noon, Wednesday 10 April 2013*
The subjects comprise a single storey, self contained, prefabricated building with a flat roof, adjacent parking and grounds.
Location
The premises are located adjacent to Niddrie Mains Road, East of Craigmillar town centre in East Edinburgh. The property is accessed from Niddrie Marishcal Gardens with additional pedestrian access from Niddrie Mains Road.
Accommodation
The accommodation has a Net Internal Area of approximately 263 sq m (2,825 sq ft), mainly open plan space with a small office.
Terms
*Closing date for offers - 12 noon, Wednesday 10 April 2013*
Rateable Value
The Lothian Valuation Joint Board have placed a Rateable Value of £9,600 on the premises for its former use as a library. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on Tel: 0131 344 2500 or at www.saa.gov.uk. The tenant will responsible for any rates payments, though organisations – including charities – may be eligible for rates relief. More information can be found on the Council’s website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk, or by calling Non‐Domestic Rates on 0131 469 5746.
Planning
The property falls within planning use Class 10 (non residential institution). The preferred use is Community Use within Class 10 although consideration will be given to other uses. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the premises for their proposed use by contacting planning@edinburgh.gov.uk or Tel: 0131 529 3550.
Services
The property has mains electricity, gas and water. The tenant will be responsible for all charges in respect of services and utilities.
Terms
The accommodation is offered to let on a full repairing and insuring lease (FRI). The Council will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for contents insurance.
Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating for the property is D, as assessed in December 2012.
Rent
Rental offers in the region of £5,500 per annum (exclusive of VAT and rates) are sought for the subjects.
Viewing
The premises can be viewed by appointment by calling 0131 529 3159/5828 or emailing veronica.ross@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Fees
In accordance with standard practice, the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property Costs in relation to the transaction. As a guide, this will be in the region of £200 plus VAT
Details for Submitting Offers
1 A deadline of 12 noon, Wednesday 10 April 2013 has been set for the submission of offers. Interested parties or their representatives should notify the Council’s surveyor of their intention to submit a bid.
2 Offers must be received by 12 noon on the closing date. The Council will not accept late offers under any circumstances.
3 Offers must be submitted in an offer envelope, available from this Department upon request.
4 Offers by hand are preferred and must be delivered to the Planning and Building Standards Counter, Waverley Court, where a receipt will be provided.
5 Offers by post will only be accepted by prior arrangement and Recorded Delivery is recommended. Postal offers should be addressed to Corporate Property, The City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, Level G4, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG.
6 It is the responsibility of the person submitting the offer to seek confirmation that their offer has been received by Corporate Property and it is recommended that this be done at least 24 hours prior to the closing date.
7 Offers received electronically, by fax or email will not be accepted.
8 Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions and failure to do so will result in offers not being accepted.
9 The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer.
10 Prior to submitting an offer you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice.