Please see Particulars for further information on how to submit an offer.
A first floor space ideal for an office or small retail business. The property currently has Class 10 planning permission therefore conversion into Class 1 or 2 would require planning permission. The property is fitted out to basic specification with two trading areas and a WC.
The extent of the property is as follows:
The areas are as follows:
Front Office: 12.33 sq m (133 sq ft)
Rear Ancillary: 12.84 sq m (138sq ft)
Gross Internal Area: 31.06 sq m (334 sq f
The council invites overs over £XXX per annum on this property.
Lease terms
The lease is being offered on the following main outline terms:-
1 The duration of the lease is open to offers and must be indicated on the attached pro forma. The minimum lease period will be one year.
2. The rental shall be payable monthly in advance by Direct Debit.
3. A deposit equal to three month’s rental will be required prior to date of entry.
4. The tenant shall be responsible for all repairs to and maintenance of the premises (FRI) as well as a share of the cost of repairs to the common parts of which it forms part.
5. The Council will insure the building for reinstatement and recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for insuring the plate glass and all other insurance’s.
6. The tenant will be responsible for obtaining any statutory consents and complying with any regulations relative to the proposed use of the premises.
7. The tenant will be responsible for payment of rates.
8. The tenant will reimburse the Council’s reasonable legal expenses plus outlays in completing the lease.
Submitting an Offer
· Please register your interest in the first instance by emailing propertymanagement@westlothian.gov.uk or writing to the address below. A closing date will be set once appropriate interest has been received.
Once a closing date has been set, the following procedure will apply:
· All offers must be made on the standard application form and submitted n an A4 envelope clearly labelled “OFFER OF LEASE FOR 5 East Main Street, Armadale”. The offerer must write his/her name and address on the back of the envelope.
· Any offers received after 12 noon on the closing date will be returned unopened and will not be taken into consideration by the Council.
· All offers must be sent to:-
The Estates Manager
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre
Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
· Offers received by fax or email will not be accepted.
· The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer. However, West Lothian Council has a legal obligation to obtain the best price legally obtainable.
· Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in the offer being declared void.
· Since the leasing of any property is a serious undertaking, you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice