Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
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Small businesses & start-up businesses aimed at job creation, improved local opportunities, growth allowing everyone to start well, live well and age well through healthy sustainable buildings, working towards a net zero economy and jobs paying at least the Real Living Wage.
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What are the likely uses?
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Aimed at offices and workshops. This may be suitable for research and development, tourism, innovation, professionals, renewable/green, digital or training, to name but a few sectors.
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How will the units be let?
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A long term lease with minimum 24 month term. Start-up businesses will receive preferential rates for years 1 & 2. The units will be let by DAD Property Ltd. An advance payment will be required equal to 1 months rent.
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What will the units cost per month?
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Units 1-6 £1,100 + VAT per calendar month
Unit 7 £1,645+ VAT per calendar month
The above includes a management company fee for maintenance of the buildings, hard & soft landscaped areas.
Electricity will be metered and charged separately with a reduced tariff due to on-site generation. Internet to be arranged separately by individual tenants.
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What will business rates cost?
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If you have one property only and a rateable value of less than £15,000 you can get small business rate relief. This equates to 100% relief for a rateable value up to £12,000 and for £12,000 - £14,999 it will reduce on a sliding scale from 100% to 0%.
Can we sublet all or part of the space?
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With prior agreement.
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When will they be available?
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Units will be available from April 2025, but will be marketed prior.
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Can units be combined?
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Units 1-6 cannot be combined horizontally. Units 1-2 can be linked via staircase to Units 4-5. Units 7-8 can be combined.
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How will units be handed over?
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Units will be handed over un-furnished but will be ready-to-go with 2nd fix items included such as sanitaryware, kitchen, flooring, lighting and sockets.
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Can we fit out to bespoke end-users requirements?
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By negotiation, but will depend upon the length of lease agreed.
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How will the site be maintained?
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The buildings, hard and soft landscaping will be maintained by a management company.
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How does the management company work?
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This will be an independent company set-up to specifically manage the site. A management fee has been included within the monthly rental cost.
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Will parking be allocated?
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Units will have allocated parking and dedicated visitor parking.​
Will there be cycle access to the Sustans-National Cycle Trail?
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Yes, this scheme actively promotes Green Travel, the cycle network and footpaths provides superb accessibility with the added health benefits.
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Will we receive cheaper electricity and how will it be charged?
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Due to on-site generation electricity will be supplied to tenants at a reduced tariff via a meter to each unit.
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Will buildings be run on 100% renewable energy?
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Yes! Electrical energy will be provided by a 100% renewable energy supplier, coupled with on-site generation. The heating and hot water will be supplied via a ground source heat pump providing 450% efficiency. The buildings other low energy systems are designed to keep your energy consumption/costs to a minimum.
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What is the largest vehicle that will be able to access the complex?
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The site has been designed to accommodate fire engines and refuse vehicles and a 16-20 tonne delivery lorry (6-8 wheeler).
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Will I have to have my own building and contents insurance?
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You will only require Contents insurance as DAD Property Ltd will provide Buildings Insurance.
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