ENQUIRIES & VIEWING
This subjects can be viewed externally at any time without prior appointment.
Anyone wishing to view inside the subjects should contact Property Services
Niamh walker: niamh.walker@westlothian.gov.uk Tel: 07998 572366
Alicija Czarnomska: Alicja.czarnomska@westlothian.gov.uk Tel: 07881700246
Susan.Riddell: susan.riddell@westlothian.gov.uk Tel: 01506 281828
Should you have any general enquiries regarding Planning or Building Control please call 01506 280000 in order that the enquiry can be logged and allocated to the correct officer.
Location
DESCRIPTION
The former Newyearfield Farmhouse and adjoining steading has been developed to provide 9 attractive business units with a central courtyard service 8 units. The former Farmhouse is of stone construction with a slated roof, the adjoining former steading is of stone construction harled with a pan tile roof. An attractive central courtyard laid out in mono block with a chipped central area gives access to all units except unit 7.
Accommodation
Unit 6 has been subdivided into 4 smaller units
6B 16.70sqm (179.76 sqft) - On the Ground Floor
Access
Access to Unit 6 is off the central courtyard. A metal gate gives access to this courtyard and all tenants have a key to this gate.
Should you have any general enquiries regarding Planning or Building Control please call 01506 280000 in order that the enquiry can be logged and allocated to the correct officer.
Terms
CONDITIONS OF LET
1. The lease term will by fixed for a period of 3 years (from the date of entry).
2. The property is to be let on the Council’s standard office lease. Our Tenant FRI Handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of a council tenant in more detail, as well as providing you with helpful contacts and information. Copies of both the standard lease and Tenant Handbook can be downloaded at www.westlothian.com/pmd, or are available in writing from Property Management & Development.
Entry to the property will not be granted until the standard lease has been agreed and signed by the tenant and each party shall pay their own costs for preparation of this lease. Should any variation to the lease be agreed this will require referral to the councils Legal Service team and the tenant will then be liable for all costs incurred.
The lease is a legally binding contract between the tenant and the West Lothian Council and signing it will have legal consequences for both parties. We therefore advise the tenant to seek independent legal advice on the terms of the lease before signing it.
3. The rent shall be payable monthly in advance by direct debit.
4. Three months rent deposit will be required, payable at the commencement of the lease.
5. The tenant shall be responsible for all internal repairs to and maintenance of the premises and will be liable for a share of the cost of repairs to and maintenance of the common parts of the building of which they form part.
6. The Council will insure the building for reinstatement and will recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant.
7. The tenant will pay all local rates attributable to this property for the duration of the lease
8. The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all utility bills attributable to the property.
9. The tenant will be responsible for obtaining any statutory consents and for complying with any regulations relative to the proposed use of the premises.
VAT is applicable on this unit