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Marischal Collegerestored to former gloryMarischal College has reopened after a multi million pound redevelopment.

The historic granite landmark has been cleaned outsideandgutted inside to create contemporary new civicheadquarters for Aberdeen City Council.

The results are breathtaking and the renovation has given new lifeto one of the city’s architectural icons.

Apart from the sparkling silver granite, one of the moststrikingaspects of the magnificent development is the sense ofspace in the quadrangle, which was formerly used as a car park.

The grand central quadrangle will be open for public use and hasbeen enhanced with lighting and fountains to show the CategoryA-listed building off to best advantage.

“It’s on time, it’s within budget and I am very pleased with what’shappened. It’s been challenging, but the end result is a verycommercially viable building,” said Andrew Sproull, programmedirector of the Marischal College project.

“We got it from the university and we have a 175 year leaserenewable in perpetuity and fundamentally what we did was wedemolished everything except the external walls and we built anew building inside the external walls,” said Mr Sproull.

He said the approved budget was £65.8 million and that theproject was coming in below that. “It’s brought back into life avery, very, significant historical building. I can’t emphasise thatenough – to let that rot would have been a crime.”

More than 1300 council staff are moving into the building fromnearby St Nicholas House, Crown House and Upper Kirkgate –consolidating council staff in one building. There are six floorsonBroad Street, five floors on Littlejohn Street andQueen Street witha gross internal floor space of 17,500 square metres.

The architects were the Holmes Partnership and the maincontractor was Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd with traditional craftsmenfrom Laing Traditional Masonry contracted to clean the masonryand restore the stonework.

“We have critically kept to indigenous granite, there is no importedgranite. We got the last of the Kemnay granite which had beenwon from the quarry, so we have floor tiling areas in Kemnaygranite in public areas, “Mr Sproull continued.

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Unit B3 Blackness RoadIndustrial Estate Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 4,489 sq.ft (417 sq.m). Rent:£29,200 pa. Modern terraced industrial unit.Warehouse, office, staff and toiletaccommodation. Private parking/yard area.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.

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Unit 4, Murcar IndustrialEstate Denmore RoadAberdeen

To Let. Area: Warehouse 4,907 sq.ft (456sq.m), Offices 1,935 sq.ft (180 sq.m). Price:£62,500 pa. Modern end terraced unit. Unit 4forms the end unit of a terrace of modernindustrial unit. Flexible lease terms.

YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399

Unit 4 Forties IndustrialEstate Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 5,108 sq.ft (475 sq.m). Rent:£37,500 pa. Modern workshop unit withoffices and secure yard. The subjectscomprise a mid-terraced unit situated within aterrace of 6 similar units.

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Unit F31Wellheads IndustrialCentreWellheads CrescentAberdeen

To Let. Area: 6,254 sq.ft (581 sq.m). Rent:£53,000. End terraced industrial unit withancillary offices and car parking in popularindustrial estate close to Aberdeen Airport.

KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272

Unit B4 BlacknessIndustrial EstateBlackness Road Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 7,802 sq.ft (724.94 sq.m). Rent:£65,000 pa. Modern terraced industrial unit.Warehouse, high quality offices, staff andtoilet accommodation. Private parking/yardarea. Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.


Units 1,2,3 AltensIndustrial EstateHareness Road Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 11,898 sq.ft (1,105.32 sq.m).Rent: Unit 1: £32,360 pa, Unit 2: £31,400 pa,Unit 3: £31,420 pa. Modern TerracedIndustrial Units. The subjects comprise threeadjacent industrial units of steel portal frameconstruction.


Broadfold GarageBroadfold Road Aberdeen

To Let/May Sell. Area: 33,056 sq.ft.(3,071sq.m). Rent: £190,000pa. The subjectscomprise a former motor dealershipoccupying a showroom and workshop facilitywith a large yard. There is a large concreteyard/car parking area with the property.


Cairn Facility Howe MossAvenue Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 43,742 sq.ft (4,062 sq.m). Rent:£380,000 pa. Industrial Unit with Offices andSecure Yards. The subjects comprise twobuildings held on a single lease and eachproviding a workshop and office facility plusancillary concrete surfaced secure yard.

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Units 2 & 3 Crombie RoadAberdeen

To Let. Area: Units 2&3: 12,170 sq.ft (1,130.6sq.m). Rent: upon application. Substantialrefurbished warehouse accommodation inharbour location. Units 2&3 are currentlyinterconnected to form one entity.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661


Crombie Road TorryAberdeen

To Let. Area: 1820 sq.ft (169.14 sq.m). Rent:Offers invited. The subjects comprise amodern concrete block harled wallconstruction and metal profile roof, withconcrete floor, concrete/tarmac parking areato front.

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Greenbank Road EastTullos Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: Office 1,480 sq.ft (137.4 sq.m)Site 0.45 acres. Price: offers in region of£175,000. Site/office for sale, subject toground lease. Office extends to 1,480 sq.ftwith development potential. Site area extendsto 0.45 acres, fully serviced and surfaced.


Unit 4 Wood InternationalCentre Craigshaw DriveAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,226 sq.ft (206.8 sq.m). Rent:£17,800 pa. Modern end terraced industrialunit. Warehouse, office and staffaccommodation. Car Parking/service yard.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.


Units 9 & 11, GreenroleTrading Estate HowemossDrive Aberdeen

To Let: Area: 2,347 sq.ft (18 sq.m). Rent:£18,750 pa. Modern industrial Units. Thesubjects comprise a mid terraced industrialunit and an end terraced industrial unit.There is yard parking to the front of thebuilding.

GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024

Unit 8 Altens TradeCentre Harness CircleAberdeen

To let. Area: 2,469 sq.ft (229.20 sq.m).Rent:£19,000 pa. Subject is an end terraceunit of steel portal frame construction, withconcrete block walls and a brick-facedfrontage, under a pitched, cement fibre roof,with a number of roof lights.

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41 Ann Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,760 sq.ft (257 sq.m). Price:£22,000 pa. The property comprises adetached single-storey industrial building ofharled block construction under a corrugatedasbestos roof.

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Souterhead IndustrialEstate Souterhead RoadAberdeenTo Let. Area: from 1,174 ñ 3,173 sq.ft (109-295 sq.m). Rent: £9.50 psf. Modern terracedindustrial units with common forecourt.Available immediately with flexible leaseterms.

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Unit B1 Blackness RoadIndustrial Estate Aberdeen

To Let: Area: 4,450 sq.ft (413 sq.m) Rent:£28,900 pa. Modern end terraced industrialunit. Warehouse, office, staff and toiletaccommodation. Private parking/yard area.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.


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Energy Development CentreAberdeen Energy &Innovation Park Aberdeen

To Let. Area: Units from 10,000 sq.ft (930 sq.m)upwards. Flexible lease and ownership terms. AberdeenGateway is the new 45 Acre Business Park providinghigh specification industrial space.Please visit www.aberdeengateway.com.

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Aberdeen GatewayAberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: Warehouse 19,000 sq.ft (1,765sq.m), offices 4,365 sq.ft (406 sq.m), yard 2,000 sq.yards(1,672sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. New buildworkshop and office facility with secure yard.

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Buchan House QuarryRoad Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,338 sq.ft (124.23 sq.m)Sub-division possible. Rent £20,000.The subjects comprise a self containedtwo storey office pavilion, which has recentlybeen refurbished. On site car parking.


Newmachar BusinessCentre Kingseat BusinessPark Aberdeen

To Let. Area: from 370 sq.ft (34 sq.m) to 1173sq.ft (108 sq.m). Rent: POA. All inclusive highquality flexible office space with on-siteparking.

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Riverside Business ParkNorth Esplanade WestAberdeen

To Let. Small office suite of 1,392 sq ft.(129.32 sq.m) overlooking River Dee. Rent:£18,000 pa. Short term leases available.


7 Waverley Place Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,189 sq.ft (110.5 sq.m). Rent:£21,000 pa. Open plan West End office suitewith parking. The subjects comprise of anopen plan office suite over first floor level of amid terraced granite building.

CBRE 01224 219000

Bridge House 1Riverside Drive Aberdeen

To Let. Small offices suites of 1,430 sq.ft.(132.85 sq.m). Rent: £19,300 pa. Prominentlocation by River Dee. Short term leasesavailable. On-site parking.


7 Queens GardensAberdeen

To Let. Area: 9.20sq.m (100 sq.ft)-371.6sq.m(4,000sq.ft) Price: Available on request.Flexible and cost effective lease termsavailable for furnished office suites. On-siteparking, high speed internet, digital telephonesystem, facilities and support staff.

THE SKENE GROUP 01224 620067

108 Crown StreetAberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: 1,551 sq.ft (144 sq.m).Rent: £20.000 pa. Price: Offers invited. Midterraced, traditional city centre office buildingplanned over four floors. Self contained.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.


Regent House RegentQuay Aberdeen

To Let. Area: From 115 sq.ft (10.68 sq.m)upwards. Rent: from £2,180 pa upwards.Refurbished fully serviced office suites withcar parking. Flexible lease terms available.


47B St Mary's CourtHuntly Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,856 sq.ft (173,36 sq.m) Rent:£35,000 pa. Self contained office suite withprivate parking. Open plan layout withincourtyard setting. Central location.Immediate entry.


6 Carden Place Aberdeen

To Let. Area: from 150 sq.ft (13.9 sq.m). Rent:upon application. Prestigious west endlocation. Small fully furnished office suitesavailable on a serviced basis. Sizes fromsingle person offices upwards. Flexible leaseterms. Competitive rental packages.


Enterprise BusinessCentre Admiral CourtAberdeen

To Let. Area: from 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m). Rent:POA. Modern office suites, good qualityspace, city centre location. Car parkingavailable.


Torridon House RegentQuay Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2 suites of 950 sq.ft (88 sq.m).All inclusive rent from £31,000 per annum.Private car parking. Flexible leases from 6months.


Minto Commercial ParkAltens Aberdeen

For Sale/To Let. 2.32 Acres. Plot 6. BespokeDesign & Development Opportunities. KnightProperty Group have created an exciting newbusiness destination at Minto CommercialPark. Minto Park extends to approximately 11acres (4.45Ha) of commercial land.

RYDEN 01224 588866GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024

To Let. Area: from 723sq.ft(67sq.m.) to 1092sq.ft(101sq.m.) Rent: Competitive rental packages. Attractive,high quality, open plan office suites within modern officebuilding. Prestigious location. Excellent parking provision.Immediate entry. Flexible terms.

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BelgraveHouse,Belgrave Terrace,Aberdeen

To Let. 1st Floor office accommodation. Area: 1200 sq.ft.Rent 24,000 per annum. Open plan office space.Reception/Meeting Room. Kitchen and toilet facilities.Optional serviced reception and IT facilities if required. 6parking spaces. Storage facility by negotiation.

CAMMACH GROUP 01224 249977

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Pavilion 1 Discovery DriveAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,561 sq.ft (237.93 sq.m). Rent:£39,000 per annum. Pavilion 1 comprises adetached two storey office building situatedwithin a 3 pavilion development, completedin 2006. The subjects benefits from 12 on sitecar parking spaces.

CBRE 01224 219000

Unit 19 Twin SpiresBusiness Centre Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,580 sq.ft (239.68 sq.m). Rent:£17/sq.ft. Ground floor open plan office suitein new two storey pavilion. Generous carparking. Flexible terms.


Unit 10 BurnbankBusiness Units Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,884 sq.ft (175 sq.m). Rent:£24,000 pa. Open plan office unit. Theproperty comprises an end terraced singlestorey self-contained open plan office withtoilet and kitchen facilities. 5 car parkingspaces.


Unit 1 Altens TradeCentre Hareness CircleAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2481 sq.ft (230.41 sq.m). Rent:£18,500. Unit 1 Altens Trade Centre is an endterrace unit of steel portal frame construction,with concrete block walls and a brick-facedfrontage, under a pitched, cement fibre roof,with a number of roof lights.

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14 Albyn Terrace

AberdeenTo Let. Area: 3,042 sq.ft ( 282.53 sq.m) Rent:£76,000 p.a. Well appointed West End midterraced 3 storey office granite building withprivate car park and flexible lease terms.


Suite 2b Exchange HouseAberdeen

To let. Area: 3,487 sq.ft (324.0 sq.m). Rent:£47,500 pa. The available accommodation islocated on the 2nd floor of a three storeybuilding. The suite is to undergorefurbishment prior to re-letting andcomprises predominately open plan officeaccommodation.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Level 1 WestRiverside House Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 5,012 sq.ft (465.62 sq.m). Rent:£91,170 pa. Modern open plan office suite.The subjects comprise a modern office suitelocated on Level 1 within a 5 storey building.Additional space available.

CBRE 01224 219000

Johnstone HouseRose Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 5,400 sq.ft. (502 sq.m.) Citycentre/West end location adjacent to multistorey car park. Self contained suite. Mix ofopen plan and cellular space. Stunningentrance and serviced reception area.


Innovation HouseHowemoss Road Aberdeen

For Sale/To Let. Area: 5,985 sq.ft (556.1sq.m). Price: Offers in the region of £900,000are invited. Rent: On Application. Premisescomprise a detached 2 storey office building,car parking all contained in a regularly shapedsite extending to 0.24 ha (0.59 acres).

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Cresent House 35Summer Street Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 3,627 sq.ft (336.93 sq.m).Price: offers over £380,000. City Centre officepremises. The subjects occupy part of thefirst, second and attic floors of a part two-storey and attic, part three-storey terracedbuilding.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Twin Spires BusinessPark Mugiemoss RoadAberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: One buildingremaining. Floor sizes ranging from 2,075sq.ft to 4,150 sq.ft.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Custom House GuildStreet Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 4,292 sq.ft. (398.7 sq.m). Rent:£59,000 pa. Excellent location oppositeUnion Square. Refurbished open plan officeaccommodation. Private car parking. Flexiblelease terms. Immediate entry.


Greenbank Place EastTullos Aberdeen

For Sale/To Let. Open plan offices on twofloors extending to 7570 sq.ft (703.3 sq.m)available in suites from 866 sq.ft (80.45 sq.m).Warehouse unit of 3524 sq.ft (327.39 sq.m)plus mezzanine storage of 985 sq.ft (91.5sq.m). Immediate entry.


Kirkton House KirktonAvenue Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,735 sq.ft (254.1 sq.m). Rent:upon application. The availableaccommodation comprises the first floor of amodern detached office building of brickworkconstruction with a flat roof. Car parkingavailable.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Alford House 8 AlfordPlace Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,740 sq.ft (254.55 sq.m). Rent:£60,000 pa. Detached west end officebuilding with parking. The subjects comprisea traditional detached building arranged overbasement, ground and first floors.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Lower Ground Floor3 Queen's TerraceAberdeenTo Let. Area: 273.14 sq.m (2,940 sq.ft). Rent:upon application. The subjects comprise alower ground floor office suite within a granitebuilding under a pitched slated roof arrangedover lower ground, ground, first and secondfloors. 3 car parking spaces.

RYDEN 01224 588866

70 Ardarroch RoadAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,581 sq.ft (239.8 sq.m). Rent:Offers in the region of £25,000 pa.Office/Workshop premises. The subjectscomprise a two-storey office and workshopbuilding of granite construction under apitched and slated roof.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

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To Let. Premium fully serviced office space. Theseoffices are refurbished to the highest standard and latesttechnology in prestigious traditional terraced buildingwith rear parking. Available as independent suites.Excellent value with no hidden costs.

EXCEL PROPERTIES 01224 594100

12 Bon Accord SquareAberdeen

To Let. Area: from 161 sq.ft (15 sq.m) to 7,000 sq.ft(650 sq.m). Range of modern open plan office suiteswith existing cat 5e structured cabling. Flexible leaseterms and costs on application. Ideal for companiesengaged in R & D. Please visit www.aeip.co.uk

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL 01224 355185CBRE 01224 219000

Aberdeen Energy &Innovation Parks, Bridge ofDon, Balgownie Drive Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 4,597 sq.ft (427.06 sq.m). Rent: £120,000pa.Prestigious West End Office building. Attractively plannedas a mix of open plan and traditional cellular officeaccommodation. Finishes throughout are to a highstandard. Private car parking for 11 vehicles.

MARK HALLIDAY & COMPANY 01224 224499

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Graham + Sibbald is on ‘A Winning Street’

William Lippe ArchitectsWin Deals Worth £5 Million

Graham + Sibbald are delighted to have clinched a hat trick,by letting three retail units in Union Street, the bustlingshopping street in Dundee.

Graham + Sibbald have successfully let three commercialproperties in Union Street. The recent transactions clearlydemonstrate strong latent demand, primarily emanating from thelocal market place.

The premises let comprised 2 cafes and a retail unit. The newoccupiers have positively contributed towards the recentimprovement of this key city centre street.

Graham + Sibbald’s client commented: “Graham + Sibbald werevery efficient and professional going to great efforts to keep usup to date continually. We were pleased that they saw the jobthrough to the end.”

Adam Hutcheson commented: “It is encouraging to see themarket uptake of city centre retail and leisure premisesrecovering. This interest may be attributable, in part, to the rippleeffect from prospective new Victoria and Albert Museum whichwill be located a short walk from Union Street.

A leadingNorth east architecture and spaceplanning firmhasannounced deals worth £5 million for the second quarter of2011.

And Inverurie-based William Lippe Architects has said that thereare plans to recruit additional members of staff before the end ofthe year.

The £5 million figure has been achieved thanks to variousprojects across the region, including the relocation of Culter CarCentre to purpose-built premises and award-winning work forFisher Offshore in Oldmeldrum, as well as projects for EIS WasteServices and Scopus Engineering in Aberdeen.

Founded in 1985, William Lippe Architects employ 13 staff andprovide top quality, professional architectural, space planningand associated services from inception to completion toresidential and commercial clients throughout Scotland.

Commenting on the news technical director Stuart Naysmithsaid: “We are delighted to report this successful and strong startto 2011 and look forward to adding to our highly skilled team inorder to satisfy the needs of our growing client base.”

RICS Scotland announcesnew matrics Chair

Kerri McGuire has been appointed as the Chair of theRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) matricscommittee in Scotland.

Kerri is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Planner with sevenyears experience in planning and property consultancy. She hasworked at Savills since 2009 and was promoted to Associate ofthe Planning and Regeneration Team in March 2011. She bringsa wealth of experience to the role of matrics chair, havingpreviously been chair of the Glasgow and West matrics and vicechair of RICS matrics Scotland. Kerri is also an APC (Assessmentof Professional Competence) Doctor for the Planning andDevelopment APC Pathway and is actively involved in assistingpeople through the APC process both externally and withinSavills.

RICS matrics exists to look after the interests of student andtrainee surveyors and chartered surveyors with up to 10 yearspost qualification experience. The RICS Scotland matrics is madeup of a group of local committees across Scotland who organisesocial and networking events as well as CPD presentationsexamining some of the topical issues affecting the profession.For those members studying for their APC matrics also runsadvice surgeries.

Commenting on her new post, Kerri said: “I’m delighted to stepup from my role as vice chair and take on the role of chair. I’vefound being involved with RICS matrics hugely beneficial over theyears both on a professional and social level and hope that duringmy time in this post we’ll see an increase in members who areable to take advantage of all the benefits that membership offers.It’s a challenging time for young surveyors and in my new role, Ihope to ensure this group is well represented and supportedthrough this period.”

Graeme Hartley, director of RICS Scotland, added: “Kerri’sexperience of being a regional matrics chair coupled with herpassion for property is very exciting news for RICS Scotland.Kerri will be supporting new RICS members to ensure they feellike an integral part of the wider RICS.”


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Crombie Mills GrandholmVillage Aberdeen

For Sale/To Let. Area: 3,084 sq.ft (286.51sq.m) to 6,168 sq.ft (573 sq.m) Two storeyself contained office buildings withdesignated car parking. Air Con, Broadbandincluded.

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Eurotechnology CentreKirkhill Place Dyce

For Sale (subject to ground lease) or MayLease. Area: 6,564 sq.ft (609.89 sq.m) Price:£375,000. Rent: Terms upon application.Office/Training facility comprising of a singlestorey, flat roofed, detached office building ofpre-fabricated design on a secure regularlyshaped site with extensive car parking.


Dee Bridge HouseBridge of Dee Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 9,400 sq.ft (876 sq.m). Priceupon application. New landmark officebuilding in strategic location. Contemporarydesign with high specification finish.Generous car parking spaces.

RYDEN 01224 588866CBRE 01224 219000

Ebury House Dee StreetAberdeen

To Let. Area: from 1800 - 12,000 sq.ft (167.22sq.m - 1114.84 sq.m). Competitive rentals.Mixed open plan/cellular. Good quality spacewith on site parking. To be refurbished tocreate open plan space.


Pilgrim HousePalmerston Road Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 20,000 sq.ft (1,858 sq.m). Newhigh quality office development. Accessraised flooring and comfort cooling. Excellenton site parking.


Gordon HouseGreenbank Road Aberdeen

To Let/May Sell. Area: from 200 sq.ft to25,622 sq.ft. Modern 2 storey office buildingavailable in whole or individual suites. Flexiblelease terms on a rental or all inclusive basis. 2squash courts and gym area. 73 car parkingspaces.

CBRE 01224 219000

Blackness Road AltensAberdeen

To let/For Sale. Area: 27,710 sq.ft (2,574sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. Officesavailable for sale or to let. Details onapplication.


City Wharf Aberdeen

To Let. Size: 4150 sq.ft - 9,832 sq.ft (385.55sq.m - 913.42 sq.m). Two floors Remaining.Grade A office space development in thecentre of Aberdeen. With parking.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Westhill Business ParkPeregrine Road Aberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: 11,500 sq.ft approx.(1,068 sq.m). Price: on application.Prestigeous high quality headquarters officebuilding. Entire first floor available to let.Office Parking for 53 cars. Possible potentialfor office extension.

ATHOLLS 01224 637666

Delta House ArnhallBusiness Park Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 17,744 sq.ft (1,648.7 sq.m).Rent: available on request. A distinctivelydesigned open plan modern office that is setwithin landscaped grounds with dedicatedcar parking and an excellent outlook that israrely found in business park locations.

CBRE 01224 219000RYDEN 01224 588866

Weatherford HouseLawson Drive Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 18,275 sq.ft (1,697.60 sq.m).Rent: £250,000 pa. Modern three storeydetached office building with substantial carparking. Internally the subjects comprise alarge modern reception area at ground floor.

RYDEN 01224 588866

543 Great Western RoadAberdeen

For Sale. Area: 381 sq.ft. (35sq.m.) Price:Offers over £85,000. Retail unit currently fullyfitted out as a hairdressing salon. Attractivemain road location. Potential foroffice/residential use.


Howemoss Place KirkhillIndustrial Estate Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 34,525 sq.ft (3,207.4 sq.m).Price: Offers in the region of £3.5 million. Thesubjects comprise a substantial office /workshop facility with generous car parkingand ample yard / storage space.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661


AberdeenRetail

For Sale/To Let. Area: 16,437 sq.ft (1,527 sq.m). Rent£200,000 per annum/Price £1,800,000. Modern, highspecification, headquarters facility comprising offices,workshop and yard.


Viking House AberdeenScience and Energy ParkAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2nd and 3rd floor office suites from 543sq.m (5845 sq.ft) up to 1213 sq.m (14191 sq.ft). Selfcontained, fully refurbished suites. Located in a popularbusiness district location. Generous on site parking.Flexible lease terms.


Broadfold House,Broadfold Road,Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

To Let. Area: from 10,000 sq.ft (930 sq.m). Flexible Leaseand ownership terms. Aberdeen Gateway is the new 45Acre Business Park with full planning permission in placefor a 156,000 sq ft headquarters office facility.Please visit www.aberdeengateway.com.

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106 Holburn StreetAberdeen

Desirable retail unit within sought after pitchon Holburn Street, close to Union Street,Aberdeen. Planned over ground andbasement floors. Immediate entry available.


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49 Castle Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 769 sq.ft (71.4 sq.m.) Rent:£11,500 pa. The subjects comprise the firstfloor of a four storey and attic building ofgranite construction under a pitched andslated roof.

CBRE 01224 219000

166 Union Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 805 sq.ft (74.8 sq.m). Rent:£28,000 pa. The subject property is arrangedover ground and basement floor of asubstantial granite building.

CBRE 01224 219000


To Let. Area: 809 sq.ft (75.1 sq.m). Rent:£28,500 pa. Ground floor office/retailpremises contained within a 2 storey andattic granite building. The subjects benefitfrom a modern glazed frontage with air-conditioning.

CBRE 01224 219000

481 Great Western RoadAberdeen

To Let. Area: 847 sq.ft (78.66 sq.m). Rent:£26,000 pa. Retail unit. The premisescomprise a mid-terraced retail unit set withina terrace of modern retail units. Goodsaccess to the rear of the premises.



To Let. Area: 1,366 sq.ft (127 sq.m). Rent:£39,350 pa. Ground floor retail unitprominently located on the south side ofUnion Street close to itís junction withHolburn Street.

CBRE 01224 219000

Units 3 & 16 DyceShopping Centre Dyce

To Let. Area: 89.70 sq.m. (966 sq.ft.) and94.29 sq.m. (1,015 sq.ft.) respectively Rent:Unit 3: £23,500 p.a. Unit 16 £13,500 p.a. Twoground floor retail units available within theASDA Dyce shopping centre. The subjectsbenefit from the use of a substantial car park.


Units 2, 4, 5 & 14 CliftonRoad KittybrewsterShopping Centre AberdeenTo Let. Area: from 725 sq.ft (67.35 sq.m).Rent: from £12,500 pa. The subjectscomprise 3 mid-terraced retail unitscomprising blockwork walls under a flat feltroof. Each unit benefits from a large modernaluminium shop front and rear serviceaccess.

RYDEN 01224 588866

The AcademyShopping Centre Aberdeen

To Let. Area: from 400 sq.ft (37 sq.m) -10,000 sq.ft (929 sq.m). Rent: uponapplication. Units available in The AcademyShopping Centre. The centre comprises amix of closed and open court yard spacehousing a collection of both retail and leisureoperators.

CBRE 01224 219000

Bon Accord Lane Aberdeen

To Let. Area: Thirteen car parking spaces.Rent: £1,500 per parking space per annum.City Centre car parking spaces. Located tothe North of Bon Accord Lane betweenGordon Street and Dee Street, andapproximately 200 yards from Union Street.


Discovery Drive ArnhallBusiness ParkAberdeenshire

To Let. Area: 13,681 sq.ft (1,271 sq.m). Rent:On application. New build workshop andoffice facility with secure concrete yard andcar parking. Available on FRI terms for aminimum period of 10 years incorporating 5yearly upward only rent reviews.


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Development Site (next toTesco Filling Station)Aberdeen

To Let/May Sell. Area: 0.9 acres. Rent: uponapplication. 0.9 acres immediately availableon design and build package basis.


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Granitehill TerraceDanestone Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 0.272 ha (0.67 acres). Price:Offers in the region of £350,000.Development opportunity with full planningpermission for 4 homes. The site comprises aformer transport yard of regular shape with adisused cottage and outbuildings located tothe front.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

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Hebron Church6 Thistle Street Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 5,473 sq.ft (508.4 sq.m). Price:Offers in excess of £350,000. The propertycomprises a 2 storey and attic building ofgranite construction, with pedestrian accessavailable directly from Thistle Street.CLOSING DATE 8TH JUNE 2011 12NOON.


Balmoral Business ParkLoirston Aberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: from 5,035 sq.ft (468sq.m)-52,000 sq.ft (4,832 sq.m). Tailoredpackages or outright sale basis available.Flexibility is the key word in describing thisprestigious development, includes officespace and industrial warehouse.Potential for hotel.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Hareness Road AltensIndustrial Estate Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 3.37 hectares (8.33 acres).Price: in excess of £3.95 million. Feuholddevelopment site. Prime industrial location.Available as a whole, or in separate lots. Noties to Design & Build.


Development SiteFonthill Road Aberdeen

For Sale. Area: 847 sq.ft (78.7 sq.m) on a siteof approx 0.03 hectares (0.07 acres) orthereby. Price: £200,000. Rare developmentopportunity located within a popularresidential area. Detached single storeytraditional granite. CLOSING DATE 29THJUNE 2011 12NOON.


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New PropertyManager at helmfor FG Burnett

Oil industry keepsAberdeen on the moveBuoyant oil prices have helped Aberdeen buck the trend inthe office market sector with a surge in demand, accordingto Ryden’s latest Scottish Property Review.

The price of oil rose to $125 a barrel earlier this year and take-upfor the six months to March is up by 45% to 33,000 sq. metreswith a large number of offices suites currently under offer.

But with no new office building on the horizon for the city centre,Ryden says the market looks set to remain constrained with moreurgent needs likely to be met at peripheral locations.

Their 68th annual review says office supply in Aberdeen hasremained constant at 97,675 sq. metres, but that most of this issecondary accommodation.

Arron Finnie at Ryden said “Within the city centre there is virtuallyno Grade A accommodation available, with the exception of thefinal remaining suite in Union Plaza and three remaining floorswithin City Wharf, which together total less than 2,000 sq.metres.”

This is leading to increased rents and diminishing incentives. “Asevere lack of good quality office supply in Aberdeen coupled withincreasing demand from a strong oil sector is starting to have apositive effect on rents, and incentive packages for the rightproduct are reducing.”

The headline deal was Hazledene’s iQ development in the citycentre which was completed in January 2011 and already entirelypre-let. The Wood Group took a lease of the ground, first andsecond floors totalling 6,100 sq. metres while Centrica took theremaining 5,600 sq. metres on the upper three floors. This set anew prime rental level for Aberdeen of £31 per sq ft.

The price of oil has also helped kept the retail sector in Aberdeenbusy. Recent lettings at Hammerson’s Union Square include TGIFridays, Republic and Kutchenhaus. And Jamie Oliver is to opena restaurant in the former Esslemont and Macintosh building onUnion Street after a successful opening in Glasgow.

Similarly in the industrial market, the rising oil price in 2010encouraged further investment in the North Sea and strongdemand for industrial stock in Aberdeen maintained rental levels.

Shortage of supply of good quality industrial properties hasprompted speculative development in various locationsthroughout Aberdeen. Industrial take-up in the last six monthstotals 25,955 sq m in a total of 41 transactions.

This represents an increase in transactions by 58%, most notablyin the 10,000 – 20,000 sq ft size range where take-up rose b y270% in the last six months. Paul Richardson of Rydencommented “This strong market, combined with a diminishingstock has once again meant that it has reverted back to alandlord’s market”

Increased dealsmade in InvernessThere are encouraging signs of increased activity in thecommercial property sector throughout the Highlands andIslands, according to Graham + Sibbald in Inverness.

The Inverness office of Graham + Sibbald have completedfourteen agency transactions in the last two months. On behalfof their clients, the agency sold or leased six industrial unitsranging from 51sq. m to 13,000 sq. m, a city centre officeinvestment, offices in Inverness, Lochalsh and South Uist as wellas a retail unit in the city centre.

“One of the properties leased is a retail property at 10,Drummond Street which was on the market for a relatively shortperiod of time and would suggest that there is still reasonabledemand for city centre properties,” said Andrew Rose, charteredsurveyor with the company in Inverness.

“The enquiries and offers received for industrial units suggest thatthere is still good demand for Longman freehold sites, but alsoindicate encouraging levels of demand in areas such as Skye andLochalsh where at present demands exceeds supply in severallocations,” Mr Rose said.

APP - Building a networkAberdeen Property Professionals (APP) continued buildingtheir membership in Aberdeen with a recent CommercialProperty Question Time event at the Jury’s Inn.

Sponsored by CPR, the panel fielded questions from over 40delegates on the current commerical property market inAberdeen and the North East. To join APP please visitwww.aberdeenpropertyprofessionals.com

Scottish commercial property company, FG Burnett, hasappointed Michelle Stevens as property manager followingthe recent retirement of Doug Marnoch.

With an extensive track record in property management in theUK and South Africa, Michelle joins from Aberdeen solicitorsRaeburn Christie Clark & Wallace where she was leasingmanager.

Michelle will oversee FG Burnett’s expanding portfolio ofcommercial and residential properties which are managed onbehalf of landlords and proprietors.

FG Burnett director and head of property management,Christopher Yannaghas, said: “Our property managementdivision is expanding and Michelle brings with her the right blendof experience and industry knowledge which will benefit ourclients.

“She has a strong background in property leasing andmanagement and will prove to be an excellent fit with our existingteam as we look to grow this part of our business.”

Michelle added: “I have been involved in property managementat different levels for more than 20 years and while have a goodunderstanding of Aberdeen’s diverse commercial propertymarket I am looking forward to building on that knowledge andto maintaining FG Burnett’s reputation as the sector leader.”

Michelle Stevens

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Dundee building siteshelp Lorri’s works of art

Off cuts of wood and other materials salvaged frombuilding sites in the Dundee area have been transformedinto furniture by a graduating student from Duncan ofJordanstone College of Art and Design.

Lorri Smyth (23), who has just completed a degree in TextileDesign at DJCAD, part of the University of Dundee, used familycontacts in the construction industry to explore how buildingmaterials could be used in a decorative way.

Using laser-etching, sanding, spray-paint and resins onchipboard, plywood and other materials, Lorri created a numberof surfaces which can be used in interior design schemes. Theseinclude a chair made from oriented strand board and a number ofpanels that could be used as doors, tabletops and various otheritems.

Lorri's dad Jim is an architectural technician whilst other membersof her family are employed as joiners, electricians, and plasterers.She interviewed them about their working processes and

materials, as well as asking them to keep diaries and take photos.

Using the understanding of the various aspects of the buildingtrades that she gained, Lorri began the process of using wastematerials to create eye-catching and unique pieces of furnitureand to shape interior design schemes.

As well as sponsorship from Bentleys, a Dundee shop-fittingcompany, who provided Lorri with off cuts and other services,she also spent time persuading workers at building sites to donateany waste pieces.

'Its perhaps unusual that someone who studies textile designshould end up being pretty handy with a jigsaw and other powertools, but that’s what happened to me,' she explained. 'Bentleyswere great, but I also acquired a lot of materials off my own back,going out to the workies any time I saw a building site and askingfor off cuts. I think it helped that I was female!’

V&A effect atwork in DundeeThe V& A is already beginning to create spin off interest inDundee even before construction work has begun. It isprojected that the new museum will bring 400,000 newvisitors to Dundee in the first year of opening in 2015 and300,000 visitors a year thereafter.

And already the V& A effect is kicking in with particular interestfrom hoteliers. "There is a shortfall in the number of hotel roomsthat will be needed in Dundee,” says Andy Boal, Associate withRyden in Dundee.

“A planning application has been lodged for the redevelopment ofthe Tay Hotel, which is a key prominent city centre building whichhas been lying vacant for several years. The application isreported to relate to Malmaison, and would create a 94-bedroomhotel which would involve a complete refurbishment and verticalextension of the existing building,

"Other hoteliers are known to be eyeing up Dundee, largely onthe back of the V & A coming, which is great news for the city. TheV&A will also significantly bolster the Creative Industries sector inthe city.'' Andy adds.

He sees signs that the commercial property market is picking upin the city. "Things are definitely improving, but it's a gradualprocess. There is undoubtedly more activity now than has beenthe case over the past couple of years.

"Whilst there is a bit more confidence in the market it’s still goingto be some time before we get back to pre-recession levels. Thereare still problems out there with finding funding. The traditionalbank lenders are very much picking and choosing where they willlend, which is only to be expected, but this has a dampeningeffect on demand.

"What we are finding is that there is some activity on the officefront, but mainly involving smaller space requirements withoccupiers emphasis tending to be for flexible, short to mediumterm leases. There is some interest out there for owneroccupation. Industrially it’s very much the same picture, althoughmajor renewable energy occupiers have identified Dundee as alocation for their businesses and this could be really big news inthe not too distant future.

“In the investment property market we had the biggest transactionin several years retail wise when Land Securities bought theOvergate Centre for £ 140.5 million earlier this year, and they havealready reported two new deals involving good, quality retailnames coming to the Overgate, " Mr Boal said. This follows onfrom the earlier sale of the Wellgate Centre in Dundee byPrudential.

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“We’ve used granite as much as possible, we never threw anyaway. If there were details we took out, for example a window frameor door frame in tooled granite, we have built it back into the buildingas a feature so it’s inside. We have three window frames and twodoor frames rebuilt inside as features.”

The team has also managed to recycle 90% of the 4,200 tones ofdemolition material and has achieved BREEAM accreditation withan excellent rating. BREEAM is an environmental assessment andrating method for sustainable buildings.

The only room which has been retained is the former universitySenate Room which will now be used for civil weddings. It’s beenrenamed the Grant Room after Sheena Grant, a former cleaner atMarischal College who sat on the court as a union representativeand died in November last year. The wood panelled Grant Roomhas ornately decorated ceilings and windows overlooking thequadrangle.

The Excel Centre located at Bridge of Don has beenrebranded as 'Northpoint', Claymore Drive, Aberdeen.Northpoint is the new name given to the 60,000 sq ft GradeA Office accommodation situated at the Science andEnergy Park, Bridge of Don.

The building in the past has been confused with other Excelbuildings throughout the country, which is why a decision wasmade to completely rebrand the building with a new name andlogo. The name Northpoint was chosen due the building'sposition within the Science and Energy park and within Aberdeenitself.

Angela McCabe, Marketing Manager stated "Our intentions torebrand the building were for two reasons; firstly we wanted toraise the profile of the building to potential occupiers especiallywhen we are faced with tough market conditions and secondly wewanted to distinguish ourselves from other Excel named buildings,

as we were always confused as to why the word 'centre' wasincluded in the name since we purchased the asset. We aredelighted with the new brand and look forward to attracting newtenants to the building in the not too distant future".

The building will be promoted through a number of differentmarketing materials from brochures, website to new signage.Northpoint has recently become a member of the Aberdeen andGrampian Chamber of Commerce.

Northpoint is home to Houlder, Foster Finlay Associates,Advanced Business Solutions and most recently Flexlife. Legalsare currently underway with an occupier for over 30,000 sq ft,which we hope to announce to the market soon.

Northpointunveiled tothe market




DM Hall announces thesale of Aberdeen ’sInternational CasinoAberdeen’s International Casino has been sold for anundisclosed sum after it was put on the market for offersover £1 million.

Chartered surveyors DM Hall was appointed sole marketingagent for the 18,416 sq. ft former International Casino building.

The property is situated in the heart of city with superb viewsover Aberdeen Harbour and attracted a great deal of interestfrom potential bidders, for a variety of uses.

"We are delighted to have acted on the sale of the formerInternational Casino building on behalf of our clients, “ saidMatthew Park, of DM Hall’s Aberdeen Commercial department.

“This landmark property is situated within the heart of therebranded Merchant Quarter and adjacent to Hammerson's newUnion Square development. As a result, strong interest wasgenerated from a wide cross section of potential purchasers fora variety of uses.

"This sale demonstrates the undoubted potential of this iconicand prominent building within this already popular location whichis earmarked for further development, including a £30 millionhotel and office development within the immediate vicinity."

FG Burnett helpsAberdeen charityfind a new home

Commercial property firm FG Burnett is helping theAberdeen charity Glencraft find new city centre premises.The Aberdeen bed-making factory employs blind anddisabled workers and is currently based at the city’sWellington Road.

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Aberdeen-based Knight Property Group announces thecompletion of a uniquely equipped offshore survival andmanual skills centre for training company Survivex, in adeal which sees the local developer complete its KirkhillCommercial Park Development having created aninvestment totalling £35million for the entire site.

Survivex pre-let Site Two of the Commercial Park in Dyce, the88,173 square feet facility includes two purpose built survivalpools equipped with helicopter and lifeboat underwater escapetraining apparatus. Extending to a 25 year lease on the propertythe development includes some bold and striking design featuresand incorporates several energy efficient and environmentallyfriendly features.

Knight Property Group managing director, James Barrack said:“The completion of this facility signifies that Kirkhill CommercialPark [12 acres] is now fully developed and occupied, the entirepark and all buildings representing a significant investment forKnight.

“Knight purchased the commercial park development site inOctober 2007, and true to its bold move and purchase, basedupon its belief in the location, value and potential the entiredevelopment has proven very successful, with this being the lastand final of six sites to reach completion.”

Knight has developed and let the entire site in 35 months encompassing86,000 sq ft of offices, 88,000 sq ft of workshop / warehouse and184,000 sq ft of concrete yard producing a total rental of £ 2,520,000.

The other five developments at the park are occupied by CoatesOffshore, Fugro Improv, Eurocopter, Schilling Robotics andBristow Helicopters.

Howard Crawshaw, director of Knight Property Group, continues:“The Survivex project has been completed 10 weeks ahead ofschedule thanks to the can-do attitude of our principal contractor,the dedication and commitment of our own internal projectmanagement team at Knight Property Group and a great designteam who worked with us to deliver a complex and bespoke, yetstunning building.

“Where possible we have used local construction companies, withprincipal contractor for the project being Oldmeldrum-basedAndrew Cowie Construction,” he continued.

The bespoke Survivex training facility also houses conferencerooms, lecture theatre, training rooms, medical facilities andmeeting facilities for hire. Externally there is a concrete yardequipped for various forms of training exercises.

Recognised as Scotland’s Developer of the Year in 2009, KnightProperty Group was established in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1987and provides a complete range of property investment anddevelopment services.

The company has extensive experience in the design and buildof new facilities and the refurbishment and upgrading of existingproperties.

Survivex New Facility signifies£35million Kirkhill completionfor Knight Property Group

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Claremont Office Interiors have recently been awarded FISPAccreditation (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme)for the fourth year in a row and have been shortlisted for theInteriors Elite category at the Trend Style Awards.

Director of Claremont Office Interiors (A&H) Ltd, Laura Jevons isdelighted that the hard work of the Claremont Team is beingrecognised, “We strive to ensure our products and services havethe lowest possible environmental impact and these awardsdemonstrate that we can achieve our environmental goals withoutcompromising on style.

“We supply everything from boardroom furniture to receptions,café and break out areas, storage solutions, seating, screeningand work stations. We have an enviable portfolio of furniture for everybudget and with over 700 desks in stock at any given time we canrespond quickly to projects manning up,” says Laura Jevons.

Claremont Office Interiors employs 20 staff, including their owninstallation team, who travel internationally and throughout the UKfitting out new offices for customers.

“Our people are our biggest asset and they’re one of the mostexperienced teams in Scotland,” says Laura, who’s been with thecompany for 14 years.

“Our staff are fully trained on all the ranges, they are veryprofessionally on site and install the furniture with minimal disruption.It’s all controlled in house and to us that is invaluable, if someoneneeds office furniture urgently we can assist.” Laura continues.

Their customers are from all sectors, including the oil and gasindustry, both on and offshore, education, finance and banking.The company distributes office furniture products across the UKand overseas to the Far East, Africa and all over Europe from theirheadquarters at West Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen.

The company is about to complete the ISO quad accreditationand will be the first office furniture business in Scotland to achieveall four standards. For further information about the companycontact 01224 245400 or 01382 562090.

An Aberdeen architect has teamed up with a successful centralbelt practice to launch the business into the North-east.

Donald Coutts, who has more than 30 years experience inarchitecture in the industrial and construction industry, will manageBMJ Architects new office in Aberdeen’s west end.

The company, which has 70 members of staff and offices inGlasgow, Belfast and London, is expanding into the North-eastto cope with increased commercial business in the area.

BMJ, which will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary, was recentlyappointed as suppliers for the North Territory Hub with the AlbaCommunity Partnerships.

The Hub programme is part of the Scottish Futures Trust and is anational initiative which will bring significant change to the methodsused by public sector organisations when implementing theirconstruction and maintenance projects.

Under this joint initiative a supply chain of contractors, designersand consultants has been created and it will revolutionise the wayScotland’s public bodies plan new facilities and deliver theirservices.

The hub initiative brings together local public sector organisationsto increase joint working and the shared delivery of sustainablecommunity buildings. North Territory hub is the second hubterritory to move into procurement and expects to deliver projectswith an estimated value of £435 million over the next 10 years.

Senior Director of BMJ Architects, Graham Stuart, said:“Launching into Aberdeen is a big step for BMJ Architects andensures we are well placed to meet the demands of new contractsand clients in the North of Scotland. We have no doubt thatDonald’s wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable

and will help the business to succeed in establishing a presencein the area and ensure we can continue to secure further contracts

in the public sector and commercial markets.”

Donald Coutts said: “BMJ Architects are committed to deliveringhigh quality sustainable design solutions whilst meetingcommercial budget. Securing an office in Aberdeen will allow usto provide that professional service that exceeds clientexpectations.”

There is a team of four based at the Aberdeen office with longtermplans to increase numbers to 12 employees in the next three tofive years.

Architect Firm hasDesigns on Aberdeen

Industrialsector takesthe lead inScotland

Claremont sustaining thetrend for interior innovation

Against the backdrop of a relatively stable Scottishcommercial property market, the latest report fromleading property consultant CB Richard Ellis (Scotland)shows that industrial outperformed the other sectorsduring Q1 2011, having posted the strongest returns at2.1%.

Overall, the total return from all commercial property inScotland was 1.9%, which is a slight dip from Q4 2010 whenreturns were 2.1%. The report notes that this is likely to be aresult of the lack of rental growth holding back capital growth,despite a small inward yield movement during the quarter.

Retail posted continued strong total returns at 2.0%, a smalldecline from 2.4% in Q4 2010, but nonetheless the thirdsuccessive quarter of returns at this level. Rental valuescontinued to fall, now standing at -0.2%, which marks theeleventh successive quarter of falling retail rents.

The weakest sector in Scotland remains offices, as it has beenfor the past 12 months. During Q1 2011, the office marketposted total returns of 1.4% although yields remained stableat 6.2%. The main protagonist is rental growth rates, whichcontinue to be a drag on returns for the sector having fallen by3.2% in the year to end March 2011. The report highlights thatthis means office capital values are 0.3% lower than a yearago compared to a 2.4% increase for all Scottish commercialproperty.

Conversely, the industrial sector in Scotland is the only one tohave outperformed the wider UK market, as well as being theonly one of the three main sectors in Scotland to see rentsgrow over the same period, with ERVs (Estimated RentalValue) being reported as up 0.6%. However, this is reportedwith a note of caution as CBRE advises that the underlyingtrend for rental growth should be viewed as flat due to thevolatility seen over recent quarters. Initial yields remainedstable during Q1 at 7.1%.

While 2010 was the strongest for investment since the start ofthe downturn with £1.7bn of commercial property purchases,this has not continued into 2011. Q1 2011 saw £261m ofproperty sales, according to Property Data, which equates tobeing the weakest quarterly total for two and a half years. Aswould be expected from results reported earlier, the twodominant sectors were industrials at 32% and retailwarehouses accounting for 29%. Total retail, including unitshops and shopping centres, accounted for 52% of purchasesby value. The office sector recorded its lowest Q1 marketshare in Scotland since 2004 at just 13 % (£37m transacted).

Aileen Knox, director, CB Richard Ellis (Scotland), commentedon the findings of the report: “Our report shows that for thethird consecutive quarter, total returns from the retail sectorremained positive, driven mainly by yield improvement. TheIndustrial sector also saw stronger performance through Q1although it was due to rental value growth. The industrial dataincluded in our report covers both larger distribution andtraditional industrial stock and we view the rental growth asbeing principally driven from the former. The office sectorcontinues to record the weakest returns, with capital valuesnow marginally lower than they were 12 months ago illustratingthe challenging occupational markets. Whilst this remains truefor most of Scotland, this statement would not be an accuratereflection of the office market in Aberdeen where theoccupational market remains strong.

“Overall, Q1 2011 continues to follow the trend from Q4 2010with performance remaining subdued but relatively stableacross Scotland as a whole and we anticipate that this is likelyto continue for the remainder of 2011.”

The Claremont installation team


The Definitive Listings Guide for The Grampian, Highlands & Tayside Regions

AberdeenshireIndustrial

AberdeenshireOffice


Burnside Business CentrePeterhead

To Let. Area: from 165 sq.ft. Price: from £299+ vat per month. All inclusive custom sizedoffice units and meeting room. 45 minutesdrive from Aberdeen. Parking available.


Thainstone Axis CentreInverurie

To Let. Area: From 119.3 sq.m (1,285 sq.ft) to547.0 sq.m (5,889 sq.ft). Rent: £16 per sq.ft.High quality open plan office accommodationarranged over ground floor with parking.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Markethill IndustrialEstate Turriff Aberdeenshire

To Let. Area: 2.25 HA (5.57 ACRES).Commercial buildings on a design and buildpackage/site sales. The site is fully serviced,level and ripe for commercial development.

RYDEN 01224 588866

East Aberdeenshire GolfClub Millden Aberdeenshire

For Sale. Area: 6,414 sq.ft. (595.9 sq.m).Price: £700,000. The premises currentlycomprise a single storey building ofblockwork construction under a pitched andslated roof. Full planning permission iscurrently in place for change of use to class 4office consent.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

80 High Street Inverurie

To Let. Area: 2,941 sq.ft (274.14 sq.m). Rent:£40,000 pa. The subjects comprise animposing yet attractive building of traditionalgranite and slate construction planned overground, first and second floors with smallbasement. Car parking available.


Pavilion 1 & 4 KingseatBusiness ParkAberdeenshire

To Let. Area: from 3,571 sq.ft (348.54 sq.m).Rent: upon application. Superb OfficePavilions. The subjects comprise two modernoffice pavilions known as Pavilion 1 andPavilion 4 Kingseat Business Park.

JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800

Pavilions 2 & 3 KingseatBusiness Park KingseatAberdeenshireTo Let. Area: 1,899 sq.ft (175 sq.m) up to 3,778sq.ft (351 sq.m) Rent: £61,000pa. Pavilions 2 and 3are new detached office buildings offering flexibleopen-plan accommodation at a competitive rent,with the benefit of generous car parking provision.Entry Immediate.

DM HALL 01224 594172KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272

Badentoy Park PortlethenAberdeenshire

To Let/May Sell. Area: 20,516 sq.ft (1906sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. Newpurpose built office, warehouse/workshopand yard facility with approximately 64 carparking spaces. Office accommodation willbe provided over two floors.

RYDEN 01224 588866 JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800

Kirkwood Business ParkSauchen Aberdeenshire

To Let. Area: from 2,309 sq.m (24,856 sq.ft)approx up to 2,672 sq.m (28,759 sq.ft). Rent:from £135,000 pa. Modern, purpose built,warehouse with 7m eaves and extensiveconcrete yard. Flexible Terms.


Thainstone BusinessCentre Inverurie

To Let: Area: 160 sq.ft (14.8 sq.m). Rent:POA. Stylish office and meeting space only20 minutes from Aberdeen city. On-siteparking available. Tel. 01467 672500.


Eigie Road BalmedieAberdeenshire

For Sale. Area: approx 1,140 sq.ft. FixedPrice £150,000. Traditionally builtCommercial premises for sale as anInvestment. Let until 31.03.19. Rental returnof £12,000 pa. Additional Post Office, Store,Staff Room and Office.

FRASER & MULLIGAN 01224 646428

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Westpoint Business ParkArnhall Aberdeenshire

To Let. Area: Circa 25,000 sq.ft (2,322 sq.m).Business park development which offersoccupiers the opportunity to secure highquality office accommodation within adesirable commercial location.

RYDEN 01224 588866

Fraserburgh BusinessCentre Fraserburgh

To Let. Area: from 125 sq.ft (11.6 sq.m). Rent:from £233 + vat per month. All inclusivecustom sized office units and stylish meetingrooms. Central location, close to the harbourwith dedicated parking.


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Balmacassie Ellon

For Sale. Area: Sites from 0.18ha (0.45acres)to 4.37ha (10.79acres) approx. Fully ServicedDevelopment Sites with planning permissionfor Industrial and Office use. Also, site withRetail consent opposite Tesco.


Development Site,Netherton Park StMagnus Road FraserburghFor Sale. Area: 1.09 ha (2.69 acres) orthereby. Price: Offers over £275,000.Development site with full planningpermission for 19 homes. A regularly shapedgreenfield site enclosed with post and wirefencing.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Development SiteStrichen Aberdeenshire

For Sale. Area: 1.17 ha (2.89 acres) orthereby. Price: Offers over £175,000.Development Site with Potential for 12Homes. The subjects form an irregularlyshaped site accessed directly from the A981and formerly used as a sawmill.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Barra Business ParkOldmeldrum Aberdeenshire

For Sale. Area: total site size 1.19 ha (4.73acres) or thereby. Site has 3 remaining plotsof land, in prominent location next to newbypass. Planning Permission forIndustrial+Office use. Plot 1,outline planningpermission for Petrol FillingStation+Convenience Store.

DM HALL 01224 594172

Wellheads AlfordAberdeenshire

For Sale/To Let. Proposed mixed commercialdevelopment comprising development sites,Business Centre, Industrial units and 60 bedNursing Home, adjacent to proposedresidential development.


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Mita House14 Nobel Road Dundee

To Let/For Sale. Area: 8,303 sq.ft (771.40sq.m). Price: £500,000. Rent: £45,000 perannum. The subjects comprise a workshop /store with interconnected office building,which would make an ideal food preparationand distribution facility.


Dunsinane Park Dundee

To Let. Size: 5,000 sq.ft to 22,500 sq.ft (464sq.m to 2,088 sq.m). Rent: on application.The development will comprise two terracesof units, with a central access roadway offKilspindie Road, and with parking areassituated to the front of the units.

RYDEN 01382 227900KING STURGE 0131 225 4221

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James Chalmers RoadArbroath Enterprise ParkArbroath

To Let/For Sale. Area: 20,500 sq.ft (1,904.50sq.m). Price: Upon application. Rent: Uponapplication. The subjects comprise a modernoffice / industrial unit with generous carparking. Could be sub-divided.


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Park House South StreetElgin

For Sale. Area: 3,608 sq.ft (335.3 sq.m). Priceoffers above £200,000 ( exc VAT ) Thesubjects comprise office accommodationtogether with ancillary car parking.extending to circa 0.14 ha (0.34 acres) orthereby.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

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Units 7 & 8 TheEnterprise Park Forres

To Let. Area: Unit 7 total area 3,935 sq.ft/Unit8 total area 3,054 sq.ft. Rent: Unit 7 £24,000pa/Unit 8 £19,800 pa. Modern detachedadvanced manufacturing units with carparking.

GRAHAM + SIBBALD 01463236977

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Unit 9The Enterprise Park Forres

To Let. Area: 9,867 sq.ft (916.6 sq.m) Rent:£100,00 pa. The property comprises a veryattractive purpose built office completed to amodern design and high specification.

GRAHAM + SIBBALD 01463236977

Q&A60 SECOND

• Brief History: John Curran has more than 30years experience in the house buildingsector and is a consultant with McGrigorsreal estate team. He is accredited by theLaw Society of Scotland as a specialist inplanning law and is chairman of the recentlyfounded Trinity Group.

Q What do you like best about your job?JC All of the myriad aspects of property development

fascinate me and always have done. Every day isdifferent.

Q Describe you and your firm's "unique selling point"

JC I have been specialising in property developmentwork for over 30 years. I flatter myself that I mayhave learned something about propertydevelopment during that period but, really, it'sfor others to judge!

As for McGrigors they are a truly national full servicefirm and are the only Scottish firm with offices inLondon, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburghand Aberdeen. The extent of the McGrigors nationalcoverage is a major attraction to local and Scottishclients who have aspirations to expand UK wideand beyond.

Q What is the biggest project you have done recently?

JC Acting for a developer client I was involved inconcluding "the legals" for a potential JVdevelopment comprising 1200 residential units inWest Lothian. I also remain involved for a localdeveloper in the intended major commercialdevelopment at Dyce Drive, Aberdeen, I have beeninvolved in that particular development for over 10years, including the planning and site assemblyaspects. The end is in sight I am happy to say!

Q What’s the most unusual project you’ve handled inthe last few months?

JC Without doubt this would be being involved withGeorge Stevenson of GSS Developments in theformation of what has come to be known as theTrinity Group. This is a forum attended byrepresentatives of both the public and privatesectors with the sole aim of "delivering developmentin a changing financial climate".

Q What excites you most about your market?

JC The innovation which is constantly demonstrated bythe property development sector. This has beenvitally important during the credit crunch. Despitethe rhetoric emanating from Scottish and UKGovernments (and the Banks) I think that the sectorrealised at a very early stage that the only peoplelikely to assist them were themselves.

Q What's the biggest threat to the market?

JC The changing financial climate and hence theformation of the Trinity Group. The sector has tohelp itself.

Q What car do you drive?

JC VW Tiguan 4 motion 2.0 litre TDI

Q What is your favourite food or drink?

JC Spag Bol and Fleurie red wine(only in moderation,of course!)

Q If you had a personal "motto", what would it be?

JC Always take your job, but never, ever yourself seriously.

John Curran,consultant, McGrigors

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