*Closing date set for offers - 12 noon, Wednesday 12 February 2014*
Description
The subjects comprise a single-storey terraced workshop of steel framed construction incorporating cavity brick walls and pitched profiled metal sheeting to the roof sections. The estate is arranged in four terraced blocks with car parking spaces provided to the front of the unit. Access to the unit is provided by a manually operated roller shutter door and separate pedestrian door to the front.
Rateable Value
We have been verbally advised by Lothian Valuation Joint Board that the rateable value of the subjects are as follows:
Unit 8 - £4,700 per annum. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk.
Planning
The premises benefit from a Class IV business use as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Class) (Scotland) Order 1997, which broadly includes offices, light industrial and research and development. Uses which involve maintenance, storage or servicing of vehicles will not be permitted.
Applicants must satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements relating to their proposed use by contacting the Council’s Planning Section at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. They can also be contacted by telephone on 0131 529 3550 or emailed at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Andrew McCurrach by calling 0131 529 4682 or at andrew.mccurrach@edinburgh.gov.uk.
EPC
A certificate ratings of B has been given to 8.
Location
Peffer Business Centre is situated approximately three miles south of Edinburgh City Centre, close to the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre. The road network servicing the estate provides easy access to the city centre and the main arterial routes, mainly the A1, A68 and the A7. Edinburgh City Bypass is only a short drive away.
Accommodation
We have measured the units in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) and have calculated the approximate Gross Internal Area for the unit to be 72 m2 (775 ft2)
Terms
*Closing date set for offers on Unit 8 only - 12 noon, Wednesday 12 February 2014*
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity are installed and all charges for such services will be the responsibility of the tenant.
Terms
The accommodation is offered on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI) for a negotiable period of time. The Council will insure the property and the premium will be recoverable from the tenant. A service charge will be payable for upkeep of landscaping and hard standing areas in the estate.
Rent
Offers in excess of the following sums – exclusive of VAT, rates and service charge – are invited: Unit 8 - £5,400 per annum
Fees
In accordance with the standard practice, the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal fees and expenses in connection with the transaction as well as stamp duty, if applicable, and Registration dues. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property costs equivalent to 10% of the first year’s rental.