Premises and property

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• guide

  Renting business premises

  This guide outlines the things you should think about before deciding whether renting your business premises is a better option for you than buying.

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  Premises licence (Scotland)

  You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue

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  Find commercial property and premises

  Scottish Enterprise can help you find new property or premises to accommodate your growing business.

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  How to find premises that meet your business requirements

  Choosing the most appropriate location for your business premises is a critical decision which can impact your sales, staff and future development.

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  Local authority services

  Your local authority is responsible for a variety of services to business including permits, licences, permissions and business support.

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  Asbestos regulations for your commercial property

  Managing asbestos for your premises, your responsibilities, asbestos regulations, keeping records, health and safety, finding accredited surveyors, penalties

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  Apply for a building warrant from your council

  Find information about your local council building standards to ensure that all new or altered buildings comply with Building Regulations.

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  Renting a business property: tenant responsibilities

  As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors

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  Land and property commercial lettings

  Your local council may have commercial land or property for sale or lease.

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  Buying business premises

  Most businesses looking for premises will decide to rent however there are some circumstances where purchasing a property may be preferable.

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  Find government property and land to rent or buy

  Search by postcode, town or size to find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy on the FMSGS website.

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  Choosing your business premises

  Find out what you need to know to choose the right premises for your business - business location, working from home

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  CCTV installation at your commercial property

  You can use CCTV to protect your property but you must put a sign and provide images on request to the police

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  Find the right overseas premises

  In-market development support and fully serviced offices for hire worldwide from Scottish Development International.

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  Apply to your council for planning permission

  Find information from your local council about whether you need planning permission and submit planning applications online.

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  Renting and buying business premises

  Find out what you need to know before deciding whether to rent or buy your business premises - rent premises, buy premises

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  Venue hire options from your council

  Find a variety of versatile and flexible rooms available in your council area that offers the opportunity to accommodate a range of events from intimate dinners to large corporate conferences and everything in between.

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  Flooding advice and support from your council

  Advice and information from your local authority about what your business can do before, during and after a flood.

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  View local planning applications

  Find, view and comment on planning applications submitted to your local council.

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  Local contaminated land information

  Find information about contaminated land in your council area.