Traditional stone and slate workshop/store. The property benefits from a concrete slab floor, single phase electricity supply and a secured surfaced yard extending to approximately 170sqm.
The premises have suffered from a roof failure and the Council is seeking a tenant willing to refurbish/replace the roof on a long lease basis subject to the Council granting an initial rent free period reflecting the works.
Location
The historic town of Keith lies in the west of Moray and at the northern end of the Speyside Whiskey trail on the junction of the A95/A96. With a population of c. 4.750, the town is renownd for its textiles industry of which the Isla Bank Mills complex continues to play a significant part.
Isla Bank Mills is a successful business park well located for local services and the transport network. The estate lies adjacent to Keith railway station and within easy reach of the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness trunk road and the A95 providing access to the south. Local amenities such as shops, restaurants and medical facilities are available in teh nearby town centre.
Accommodation
Total gross internal area of 1,162 sq ft (108 sq m) and benefits from a secured yard area of approximately 1,830 sq ft (170 sq m)
Terms
Lease Terms - The premises are offered on the basis the tenant will accept the premises in their current condition and will undertake to refurbish/replace the roof and associated works on the grounds that the Council grant a long rent free period reflecting the cost of said works. The lease will be granted on the following main terms and conditions:-
1. The incoming tenant will responsible for undertaking the refurbishment or replacement of the roof and will thereafter maintain the building in a like condition.
2. A rent in excess of £XXX per annum is sought, collection subject to rent free period. The rent is exclusive of non-domestic rates and VAT which is applicable.
3. The Council’s legal expenses in the granting of a lease in the amount of approximately £XXX will be payable by the incoming tenant.
4. The Council are willing to grant a long lease, subject to the tenant undertaking the required roof repairs and any offers should detail the lease period required. If the Council receives multiple interests in a lease of the property the Council will set a closing date for the submission of offers.
Services - The property is served by a single phase electrical supply on a sub-meter, but has no mains water or sewerage.
Rateable Value - The property has a rateable value of £XXX For further information contact Moray Council’s Non-Domestic Rates Team on (01343) 563194/3195 or alternatively e-mail them on ndr-enq@mail.moray.gov.uk.
Energy Performance Certificate - The premises are unheated and therefore an Energy Performance Certificate will not be provided.
Planning - Current use of the property is as a workshop/store. Planning permission would therefore be necessary for other uses and any proposal to use the property for other purposes would require consent for change of use in terms of Planning and Building Standards legislation which the applicant must obtain themselves. Similarly any proposal to alter or extend the existing buildings or develop the adjoining area will require planning consent and building warrant which the tenant must obtain. It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal application for planning consent, building warrant or any other statutory consent by the Moray Council.
Further advice on Planning issues is available via this link http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_41734.html You can also contact the Council’s Planning Service at Development Management, Economic Growth and Development, Moray Council, PO Box 6760, IV30 9BX. Tel: 0300 1234561 Email: development.control@moray.gov.uk Duty Officers are available between XXXm and XXXm Monday – Friday via telephone number 0300 1234561.
Further advice on Building Standards issues is available via this link http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_79069.html You can also contact the Council’s Building Standards Service - Email: buildingstandards@moray.gov.uk Tel: 0300 1234561 Duty Officers are available between XXXm and XXXm Monday – Friday via telephone number 0300 1234561.
Viewing - Arrangements to view can be made by contacting Alexander Burrell, Estates Surveyor, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No 0300 1234566.
Fees - In accordance with the Council’s policy the tenant will meet the Council’s reasonable legal fees in connection with the lease transaction as well as any Stamp Duty, Land Tax, if applicable and registration dues.
Offers - Offers over £XXX per annum are sought for a long lease, subject to a rent free period to be agreed. All parties interested in submitting an offer should note their interest in writing with the Estates Manager, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX. All parties who have had their interest noted will be sent details of a closing date for the receipt of offers once this has been set, together with details of the procedure for the submission of offers and official offer label. It should be noted that the Council are not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.