3 Ben Nevis Way, Fort William - Property for rent

The property is located within a cul-de-sac in Ben Nevis Way, Ben Nevis Industrial Estate and forms part of a terrace of four similar workshops.

It comprises a mid-terraced, single-storey unit of concrete block construction with a pitched, tiled roof with roof lights.  Access is via a pedestrian door.   There is also a pedestrian access door to the rear of the property

Internally, the accommodation comprises an open workshop area and WC facility.

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If you wish to view the property, please contact us on telephone 01463 785128 or send an email to:

property.letting@highland.gov.uk

We are offering the property for lease on tenant full repairing & insuring terms, for an initial period of five years. Our standard industrial lease allows the tenant to serve notice to quit any time after the first year, with a minimum of three months’ notice being required.

You will be responsible for meeting all the legal costs of preparing the lease.  You will also be liable for any LBTT, Registration Dues and VAT thereon.

The property is located within an existing industrial estate and suitable for Use Class 4, 5 & 6.  Your proposed use will require the Council’s consent both as landlord of the property and as Planning Authority.  

If your application is successful and the Council, acting as landlord, offers you a lease of the property, this does not negate your responsibility to obtain any permissions or warrants that may also be required from the Council acting separately as Planning or Building Control Authority.  You are advised to contact the local Planning & Building Standards office to discuss your proposed use and to seek advice on any planning permissions or other consents that may be required.

Please click here for Planning contact details.

You will be responsible for choosing an electricity supplier on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy.

Since 1 April 2008, all businesses, public sector, charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Scotland have been able to choose who supplies their water, waste and drainage services. You will be responsible for choosing your water supplier on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy. Further information on current water suppliers can be found at Scotland on Tap (external link)

You will be responsible for paying the Non Domestic Rates, which are calculated by multiplying the Rateable Value by the Annual Business Rate.

Further details regarding the Business Rate,  including any discount available via the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) can be obtained from Non Domestic Rates, Highland Council:

Telephone: (01463) 702984    Email:nondomesticrates@highland.gov.uk

The property’s Rateable Value is £2,150.  If you believe you may be exempt of liability for Non-Domestic Rates, it is your responsibility to apply for the appropriate exemption. Up to date information: https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-calculator

Are You Interested in This Property:

Please contact Property Letting at Council Headquarters at:

Email: property.letting@highland.gov.uk

Telephone: (01463) 785128 (24 hour voicemail).