The development comprises two back to back terraces of modern industrial buildings. Unit 2 Rankine Square is a semi-detached unit in the front block, which shares a communal service yard with separate dedicated car parking to the front of the building.
2 Rankine Square offers the following:
• Eaves height 6m to underside of haunch
• Slide over doors with 4.5m head height
• Thermal insulated profile steel cladding
• 3 phase electrical supply
• Category 2 (500) lux lighting to office accommodation
• Fully fitted office accommodation with carpets and central heating
• Low maintenance landscaped site
Location
Deans Industrial Estate is one of the most popular industrial locations within Livingston. The Estate is situated to the north west of the town centre and is highly accessible being divided by M8 (Edinburgh/ Glasgow) motorway.
The units lie within the heart of Livingston being the main focal point of Scotland’s “Silicon Glen”and is the preferred location for many leading light industrial, manufacturing and distribution companies.
Deans Industrial Estate has a proven track record of attracting high profile occupiers including Schlumberger, Nisa, DHL, Schuh, Iron Mountain, Space Solutions, & Lidl all located close by.
Access to Deans Industrial Estate is from the M8 motorway via both junctions 3 and 3A respectively. Communication links to other commercial and industrial areas within Livingston are well established. One of the main advantages of Livingston, and the estate in general, is the availability of a skilled labour supply.
Accommodation
The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, (Sixth Edition) and its definition of Gross Internal Area, and is as follows
Sq.ft
Sq.m
Warehouse
12,029
1117.5
Offices
2651
246.3
Total
14680
1363.8
Terms
Rates Assessment
According to the Valuation Roll, the property has a Rateable Value of £54700, which based on the current (2014-15)rate poundage of XXX in the £ the cost attached to non-domestic rates would be £26365 .
Rent
The property is available on a rental of £42,000 per annum on an FRI 5 year lease, with incentive packages available subject to contract and covenant.
Entry
At present, there is a lease on the property due to expire Jan 2015, however the landlord has agreed with the tenant that, subject to identifying a suitable tenant, they can vacate earlier than this lease end.
Service charge
At present common area and yard repairs are recovered on an adhoc basis from tenants on an ad hoc, due proportion basis. The landlord reserves the right to implement a formal service charge account.
Viewing
Due to the current tenants occupation, arrangements to view must be made through the sole letting agents.
VAT
VAT is charged on all payments to the Landlord.
Specification
Planning
The property has existing planning consent for uses falling within Class 4, 5 and 6 of The Scottish Use Classes Order. This includes Light Industrial uses, General Industrial , and Storage & Distribution.
Tenants must satisfy themselves that their own use falls within this class.