*Closing date - 12 noon, Wednesday 1 April 2015*
Description
Abbeymount Techbase is a Class B listed 19th Century former school that is located at the head of Easter Road. The building has been converted internally to create 17 individual business units of varying sizes. Access to the building is gained through a single main door at the front of the building. Unmetered on-street parking is located a short distance from the property
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.
Rateable Value
We have been advised by Lothian Valuation Joint Board that the Rateable Value of Unit 8 and Unit 12 are £1,350 and £3,650 respectively. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk. Incoming occupiers may be entitled to full remission of rates under the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
EPC
The available units are currently being assessed.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Andrew McCurrach who can be contacted on 0131 529 4682 or andrew.mccurrach@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Location
The premises are located in a prominent position at the corner of Easter Road and London Road, which is a main arterial route in to the city centre. The area is well served by public transport and is easily accessible from Waverley Train Station, Princes Street and Easter Road.
Accommodation
There are currently two units available at the following sizes: Unit 8 – 217 sq ft (20.16 sq m) Unit 12 – 633 sq ft (58.08 sq m)
Terms
Rent
The units are available on the following rents per annum exclusive of Non Domestic Rates, utilities and service charges. VAT is not currently charged on the rental: Unit 8 – £1,900 per annum Unit 12 – £5,400 per annum
Service Charge
A service charge for services such as cleaning, lighting and maintenance of the common areas is payable monthly by the tenants and is proportional to the floor area of the unit. Annual Building Insurance is payable separately. Full details of service charge/insurance are available on request.
Terms
The accommodation is offered on an internal repairing and insuring basis (IRI) for a flexible period. The property is insured by the Council and the incoming tenant will be responsible for paying the proportionate cost of the premium.
Fees
In accordance with standard practice the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable administration charge of £150 plus VAT.