£6,500 pa

Light industrial to let

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Student friendly
Pets allowed

£6,500 pa

£542 pcm

Light industrial to let

Market Street, Galashiels TD1

Available immediately

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Burgh Primary School 0.2 miles
  • Galashiels 0.2 miles
  • St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels) 0.3 miles
  • Tweedbank 2 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Unfurnished
  • Student friendly
  • Prime town Centre Position
  • Excellent frontage
  • Strong visibility to passing traffic and footfall
  • Net Internal Area 26.02 sq m (280.08 sq ft)
Brief resume


Prime Town Centre Location

Excellent Window Frontage

Good Transport Links

NIA 26.02 sq m (280.08 sq ft)
Description


20 Market Street is a single fronted retail unit with an off-set entrance door. The rear of the shop provides a small kitchen area that leads through to a wc / storage room.
Accommodation


The subjects are currently configured to provide:

Ground floor: Front shop, small kitchen area, wc / storage.
Planning


Established Use is understood to be Class 1A of the Town and Country (Use Classes) Scotland Order 1997 (as amended) which incorporates former Class 1 (Retail), Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services). Class 1A also has permitted development rights for change of use to Class 3 (Hot Food) and Class 4 (Business).
Services


Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Location


The property is located on Market Street which is a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of Galashiels. In addition to its retail offerings, Market Street is also home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and eateries, making it a perfect spot to relax and grab a bite to eat.

With its central location, 20 Market Street, is situated in a prime trading position within Galashiels town centre which benefits from a high level of footfall and passing trade. The street is easily accessible and well-connected to public transport links, including bus routes and nearby parking facilities.

Galashiels is situated within the Central Scottish Borders. Galashiels is generally considered to be the principal administrative, retail and social centre for the region effectively serving a population of in excess of 115,000. Galashiels and District has a population of approximately 14,970 according to the 2021 Census, a slight increase of that recorded at the 2011 Census (14,590). In 2022, the population base within a five-mile radius was 25,786, increasing to 39,535 within a ten mile radius. The Median age of the population within a five mile radius is 46.56 with an average household income of £29,030 per annum. (Source: Costar)

There is a significant student population within the town with campuses of Heriot Watt University and Borders College. Borders General Hospital also has close training ties with a number of the Edinburgh universities.

In recent years Galashiels has benefitted from considerable public and private investment. Developments have included the Gala Water Retail Park, two new supermarkets to the east of the town centre, significant transport infrastructure works including the Galashiels Inner-Relief Road. In addition, the Borders Railway Link was completed in 2015 re-established passenger services between Edinburgh Waverley and the Central Borders.

The journey time from Galashiels to Edinburgh City Centre is approximately fifty-five minutes, with departures every thirty minutes. On weekdays the first train departs from Edinburgh at 05:45 with the last at 23:55.
Areas


The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to provide the following approximate areas:

Net Internal Area: 26.02 sq m / 280.08 sq ft

E & oe Measurements taken with a laser measure.
Legal costs


Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.
Value added tax


Unless otherwise stated the prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. It is our understanding that the properties are elected to VAT. VAT will be payable on the agreed purchase price.

Any intending tenants must satisfy themselves independently as to the instances of VAT in respect of any transaction.
Lease terms


Each unit will be let on full repairing and insuring terms.
Tenure


Presumed Absolute Ownership following the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000.
Energy performance certificate

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rateable value


The subjects are currently assessed to a Rateable Value of £3,650 effective from 01-April-2026

Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (sbrr) is currently understood to provide up to 100% rates relief for units with a rateable value of £15,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupiers business premises within Scotland (subject to application and eligibility). This is an important factor as local covenants are generally extremely sensitive to the cost of rates and wherever possible will try to avoid taking in premises with a rates liability.
Viewing


By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel. Fax. E-mail:
Important notice


Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF

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