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FG Burnett is delighted to announce the appointment of Holly Wyatt to the team.  Holly joins the firm as a Property Manager within the Property Management Department having previously worked for property companies in both Aberdeen and Edinburgh.  In the role, Holly will be responsible for a diverse range of assets across both the commercial and residential sectors. Richard Noble, FG Burnett Managing Director says: “We are delighted to welcome Holly to the team.  We pride ourselves on the quality of property management service we provide to our clients and the experience that Holly brings will allow us to continue … Read More →

We are currently marketing ‘For Sale’ workshop premises at 1 Anderson Avenue, Aberdeen. This end terraced workshop has been extended in recent years to provide a floor area of 4,612 sq.ft.  Both the main workshop and extension have separate access and can therefore be subdivided if required.  Additionally, there is an opportunity for possible development. On entry, the front workshop area consists of a small office area leading to a workshop area with an eaves level of 2.67m.  A mezzanine floor is accessed by way of a timber stair to the centre of the premises.  The rear extension features an … Read More →

We have the following requirement for a funeral director business.  Ideal location would be with good visibility and generous car-parking.   Could retro fit-out within and existing Industrial or showroom building. Tenure: Lease/purchase Term: 10/15 years Location: Aberdeen (general) Ideally on an arterial route with passing traffic;  may consider periphery Size: 7-12,000 sq.ft Timing: Q1 18 Car-parking : Essential   Contact:-  Graeme Nisbet – 01224 597532 – graeme.nisbet@fgburnett.co.uk

  All business ratepayers in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire should be aware of the transitional rates relief available for the current 2017/18 financial year. The overall position is somewhat complicated by the fact that there are three separate relief systems in operation, depending on the type and location of the property. Ratepayers should also note that the Aberdeen City Council local relief system has a deadline of 30th September 2017 for applications to be submitted. The Scottish Government TR scheme provides relief to the hospitality sector (hotels, public houses, restaurants etc.) where rates payable have increased by more than 14.75% … Read More →

Location:  Forres – Prime High Street Size:  1,500 – 2,000 sq.ft Tenant:  National Covenant Tenure:  Freehold or Leasehold Contact:  David Henderson 01224 597538 david.henderson@fgburnett.co.uk

FG Burnett is delighted to announce the letting of a refurbished industrial facility at Five, Wellington Trade Park, Wellington Road, Aberdeen to electrical engineering contractor, Quartzelec on a 5 year lease deal. Acting as joint agent with Knight Frank on behalf of the Landlord, CBRE Global Investors, Graeme Watt, director at FG Burnett said “We were delighted to secure Quartzelec as a tenant in Wellington Trade Park, adding to the tenant mix which already includes Halfords, Dominoes, Screwfix and Topps Tiles. We hope to confirm further lettings soon in what is becoming an ever more vibrant commercial centre to the … Read More →

FG Burnett is pleased to announce the letting of 13 Marischal Street, Aberdeen to Bydand Defence Solicitors for an initial period of 5 years. Acting for the Landlord, FG Burnett Surveyor David Henderson said “Having been involved in many lettings across Scotland, from a marketing perspective, this property was amongst the most immaculately presented that I have seen.  Located adjacent to the court buildings, Bydand will be well placed to grow their practice and we wish them every success for the future.”  

FG Burnett is delighted to announce the letting of a number of vacant units in Elgin’s town centre. 55 High Street has been let to a café/restaurant operator on the basis of a 5 year lease and 61/63 & 65 High Street have been let to Quarriers, one of Scotland’s largest social care charities, for an initial period of one year. In recent years Elgin’s town centre has experienced challenges with a number of vacant retail units being marketed for lengthy periods of time. This back drop is synonymous with many High Streets across the country as retailers have focused … Read More →

Aberdeen City Council has finally approved a £4.2 million local package of business rates relief to limit the impact of the 2017 Rates Revaluation on hard-pressed businesses within the City. Currently, the Scottish Government transitional relief scheme applies only to the hospitality sector and offices in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The additional local package will extend the 14.75% cap on increases in rates payable to all other property types – this will be particularly welcomed by occupiers of large industrial premises in the City where the recent Revaluation has typically resulted in RV increases of c. 40%. It is not … Read More →

FG Burnett is delighted to announce two key internal promotions. Scott Strachan, who heads up the firm’s Rating Department is promoted to Director.  Scott joined the company over 26 years ago as a Surveyor and steps up from Associate.  Scott is hugely respected for his knowledge and wealth of experience in the area of Business Rates, having been involved in 7 rating revaluations.  Scott also provides rating advice to oil and gas clients in relation to specialist energy sector installations. Derek Richardson, Head of Valuation also moves up from Associate to Director.  Derek joined the company in 2014 and is … Read More →