Property for rent - New Units to Let, 71 High Street, Dingwall

These newly refurbished units enjoy a prime position on Dingwall High Street.   Each property benefits from large metal frame windows, which maximises the amount of natural light into them and increases visibility of any business trading from within.

Internally, the units are a blank canvas of magnolia painted, plasterboard walls with a concrete floor.  Each unit consists of a main office / shop floor area.  To the rear of each property there is a separate WC with sink, small kitchen prep area and storage space.

Heating is provided by wall-mounted electric heaters.  Each unit has access to a secure bin storage area at the rear of the property.  

Please click here to download a copy of the letting particulars

Please contact Property Letting on telephone 01463 785128  or email property.letting@highland.gov.uk.

Please click here to download a copy of the Application Form

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

Further information on lease terms & conditions and tenants’ rights & responsibilities can be found on our website in our Tenants’ Handbook - “A Guide for Industrial & Commercial Tenants”:

www.highland.gov.uk/info/6/commercial_land_and_property

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

The property is located within an existing retail area and your proposed use will require the Council’s consent both as landlord of the property and as Planning Authority.  

Please click here for further information on Use Classes (external link) (external link).

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 under review, as the area has been made into smaller units.

The 2025/26 Annual Business Rate is 49.8p.   Currently, you don’t have to pay Non Domestic Rates if the total rateable value of all the properties you own or lease is less than £12,000 but this threshold may change in future.  Further detail can be found here (external link) (external link).

Any queries regarding the Rateable Value should be pursued with the Assessor to the Highlands & Islands Joint Board.

Telephone: (01463) 703311    Email:assessor@highland.gov.uk

All enquiries to Property Letting by email: property.letting@highland.gov.uk or telephone 01463 785128 (24 hours).

If you are seeking business or property advice:

• Business Gateway - Renting Business Premises (external link)
• Business Gateway - Highland (external link)
• Scottish Government - Business Information & Advice (external link)
• Scottish Government - Funding & Grants (external link)

  If you need to contact another Council office for advice or information:

• Highland Council - contact details for North Area Planning Offices
• Highland Council - contact details for South Area Planning Offices
• Highland Council - Property for Sale
• Highland Council - Council Housing

  If you need information on Non Domestic Rates or this property's Rateable Value:

• Highland Council - Non Domestic Rates
• Business Rates Guidance & Calculator (external link)
• Scottish Assessors' Association (external link)

  If you cannot find a suitable industrial or commercial property on the Council's website:

• Showcase (external link)
• Novaloca (external link)
• Highland Solicitors' Property Centre