Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Old Town (Edinburgh)

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of brick build construction totalling 6,138 sqft and is arranged over five floors.

Date on Market:

25/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

TO LET / LEASE DISPOSAL Fully Fitted Chinese / Asian Supermarket 53 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QN LOCATION The subjects are located on the east side of St Leonards Street, within Edinburgh’s Southside district, a vibrant mixed use area close to Holyrood, Newington, and the Pleasance. The area benefits from strong pedestrian and vehicular flow due to its proximity to the University of Edinburgh, surrounding residential neighbourhoods, and a variety of local retailers, cafés, takeaways, and service businesses. St Leonards Street is well-established as a busy commercial corridor, hosting supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience-led operators. Notably, a supermarket business already operates from this address. DESCRIPTION The premises comprise a fully fitted Chinese/Asian supermarket arranged over the ground floor and basement of a traditional tenement building. The unit offers an excellent turnkey opportunity for operators in the Asian grocery, fresh produce, or specialty food sector. Key features include: • Full-width glazed frontage providing strong visibility to the street • Existing supermarket fit out, including racking, counters, display shelving, and refrigerators/freezers • Spacious open plan sales area at ground level • Storage, office and/or staff area at basement level • Stock available at cost This is an ideal opportunity for continued use as an Asian supermarket, world food store, convenience shop, or other Class 1A retail use. ACCOMMODATION Approximate Net Internal Areas Floor Area (sq. m.) Area (sq. ft.) Ground Floor 27 291 Basement 53 570 Total 80 861 RENT / PREMIUM • The premises are offered as a lease disposal/assignment of an existing supermarket business. • Passing rent: £14,500 per annum by existing lease with 13.5 years remaining • A premium of £38,000 is sought for the fully fitted nature of the unit, existing goodwill and fixtures/fittings. RATEABLE VALUE The Rateable Value will be £7,900 from the 1st of April 2026 and can be confirmed via the Scottish Assessors Association. Eligible occupiers may qualify for Small Business Bonus Relief, subject to status. UTILITIES The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Additional services such as 3 phase power may be present depending on the existing supermarket fit out. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE An EPC is pending LEGAL COSTS Each party will bear their own legal costs. The ingoing tenant will be responsible for LBTT and registration dues. ENTRY Entry available by agreement following completion of legal formalities. VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION Viewing is strictly by appointment through the sole agents.

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/02/2026

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

12 CLERK STREET, EDINBURGH EH8 9HX CLASS 1a Bubble Tea shop, Lease Disposal LOCATION Positioned on the east side of Clerk Street, just a mile south of Princes Street, this prime spot sits at the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant city centre. The area enjoys exceptional visibility with heavy passing traffic and consistently high footfall, making it a sought-after destination for businesses. Its proximity to the University of Edinburgh ensures a strong student presence, while the surrounding mix of cafes, takeaways, and convenience stores adds to the lively atmosphere. Excellent public transport links serve the location, with multiple bus routes across the city, and nearby streets offer convenient pay-and-display parking. DESCRIPTION Currently run as a successful Bubble Tea Franchise, the subjects comprise the ground and basement floors of a four-storey tenement style building constructed of sandstone with a pitched and slated roof. There are residential flats on the upper levels of the property. Internally, the property has a smart fully fitted sales area with a service counter directly to the left upon entry and benefits for high ceilings throughout the ground floor. Behind the front area the mis-section houses a small office area and a large ice-making machine, there are WC facilities and extra storage towards the rear. The basement is deceptively spacious and comprises two partitioned dry storage rooms which would be suitable for storage or additional staff areas, the basement is accessed from a stair located in the mid-section. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate net internal areas: Ground Floor: 41 sq m (441 sq ft) Basement Floor: 34 sq m (369 sq ft) Total: 75 sq m (807 sq ft) LEASE TERMS The current rent is £20,000 per annum on full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease with 15 years remaining. PREMIUM Our client is seeking £48,000 for their leasehold interest in the property, all fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor's website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects will have a Rateable Value of £13,500. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound. Effective from April 2026, currently there are zero rates payable. This may be appealed or transitional rates could be applied for. UTILTIES The property is served by mains electricity and water. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate rating is G A copy of the recommendation report is available on request. LEGAL COSTS Each party shall bear their own legal costs in the preparation of the lease with the eventual tenant liable for any Registration Dues or LBTT thereon. The Landlord shall bear no legal costs; this will have to be agreed between the assignee and assignor. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd.

Date on Market:

18/01/2026