*Closing date - 12 noon, Friday 19 May 2017*
To Let – Unit 2, 2 Easter Road, Abbeymount Techbase, Edinburgh
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.
Description
Abbeymount Techbase is a Class B listed 19th Century former school, 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.
Accommodation
We have measured the accommodation in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice and we calculate the Net Internal Area of the premises to be approximately 31.95 sq m (344 sq ft).
Rateable Value
We have been verbally advised by Lothian Valuation Joint Board that the rateable value of the unit is £2,200 per annum. We have been advised that the rateable value will increase to £2,500 from 1 April 2017. Please note that this change can be appealed. Further details can be obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or alternatively www.saa.gov.uk.
Rent
Offers in excess of £3,000 per annum (exclusive of VAT, rates & service charge) are invited.
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. We estimate the service charge will be £75.00 per month and 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.
EPC
The property has been given a certificate rating of G.
Viewing
The property may be viewed by appointment with Andrew McCurrach or Stewart Irwin who can be contacted on 0131 529 4682/5951 or andrew.mccurrach@edinburgh.gov.uk/ stewart.irwin@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Fees
In accordance with standard practice the ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable administration charge of £150 plus VAT.