What to charge, Scottish water.

[Greythundercloudys]

This won't happen till 2023, but l own an area of land right next to a water reservoir and its going to get major work done on it, probably 3 or 4 months work, so lv had a kinda land agent on the phone about the water people using this area for car park, probably water tanks, etc, what would the payment for renting that area and probably another bit be, no figures mentioned yet. Just planning it.

 

[spin cycle]

new baler?

 

[Greythundercloudys]

I wish. Must be 500£ a week.

 

[spin cycle]

I wish. Must be 500£ a week.

think i'd get a land agent myself

 

[glasshouse]

This won't happen till 2023, but l own an area of land right next to a water reservoir and its going to get major work done on it, probably 3 or 4 months work, so lv had a kinda land agent on the phone about the water people using this area for car park, probably water tanks, etc, what would the payment for renting that area and probably another bit be, no figures mentioned yet. Just planning it.

As much free water as u can drink

 

[Oliveau]

For that length of time and that amount of work I'd certainly instruct an agent as these 3-4 month jobs tend to grow,. As an ex water co surveyor I'd be happier dealing with an agent then the landowner when its a complicated job like this.

 

[Highland Mule]

Same as any other commercial yard. Around £5-10/sq foot?

 

[kiwi pom]

This won't happen till 2023, but l own an area of land right next to a water reservoir and its going to get major work done on it, probably 3 or 4 months work, so lv had a kinda land agent on the phone about the water people using this area for car park, probably water tanks, etc, what would the payment for renting that area and probably another bit be, no figures mentioned yet. Just planning it.

What is a "Kinda land agent"
They haven't mentioned a number, surely they must have some idea?
This sounds like a big job so 1000 quid a day?
See the 'network rail access' thread on here, there's some suggestion that going it alone can get good results if you're half clued in.

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Same as any other commercial yard. Around £5-10/sq foot?

that’s a serious rent for yard space!?

 

[RushesToo]

@Greythundercloudys get an independent land agent - yours sounds like he comes from their company. The words you need are "I'll get my land agent to speak with you"

 

[Highland Mule]

that’s a serious rent for yard space!?

No idea. It’s about what Clive was claiming for industrial rent in another thread. Probably with a roof for him, but it’s where I’d start any negotiations. Make it a small enough unit of area and an affordable sounding price and they won’t have a clue, then get the tape out at the end of the week and invoice them accordingly.

 

[Bill dog]

Whatever you do, get a proper agent to represent you.
Imagine the shoe was on the other foot, and you were dealing with them over a job you had got them to do for you , new water supply for example. The charge to you would be eye watering, so don’t be shy with the ink !

 

[spitfire]

This won't happen till 2023, but l own an area of land right next to a water reservoir and its going to get major work done on it, probably 3 or 4 months work, so lv had a kinda land agent on the phone about the water people using this area for car park, probably water tanks, etc, what would the payment for renting that area and probably another bit be, no figures mentioned yet. Just planning it.

Be careful who you have acting for you and make sure you have upfront payments with everything in writing.

 

[Greythundercloudys]

Yes that agents working for them. Just explaining what's going to be happening, probably be coming out to see me and the site.

 

[z.man]

£25 a phone call and £50 an hour for a meeting on site write everything down and charge for all of it, Scottish water are not easy to work with, they do have some good people but difficult to get to them expect them to be on site a lot longer than expected so time penalties / definite end of site lease date, then new terms

 

[Greythundercloudys]

They, ll be snookered if they don't come up with a good figure as l own all the fields on three sides and the main road is the other side.

 

[deleted user 436632456]

Find out how much stone they are using too build the carpark and make sure it is yours after they are finished. Mud mats are the biggest pain tho.

Not being funny but I got stone worth a 3 bed semi from a company using my field as a carpark, it’s a lot better value than trying to poke about and bill them for your hours and rent etc

 

[curlietailz]

Get your land agent to deal with it
And make them pay all your costs
They will

 

[fermerboy]

Sent you a PM

 

[kiwi pom]

So what percentage or fee do land agents take? Do they ever tell you?