Avire Rent and Rates Free Properties for Charities

Posted on July 29, 2016

Avire UK Lettings Limited are offering a number of shops and retail premises located within the Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk, to charities who are looking for additional space to use on a RENT AND RATES FREE basis.

Premises available include:

1 Ground Floor Retail Space: 973 – 1,946 sq ft approx
24 Ground Floor Retail Space: 515 – 1,031 sq ft approx
25 Ground Floor Retail Space: 605 – 1,210 sq ft approx
3a Ground Floor Retail Space: 344 sq ft approx
Kiosk/Mezzanine Retail Space: 509 sq ft approx

The only costs charities will incur for using this property will be to cover the utility bills. Avire offer up to a 36 month lease, with a 28 day rolling break clause.

For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Yvette Cauton-Elliot by phone: 01295 256 338, or email: yvettecautonelliott@avire.co.uk

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