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The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Landlord & (David) Tennant
With such diversity in scenery and terrain, Wales has always been a popular venue for the film and television industry, but demand has increased significantly over the past decade. This…
Unprofessional Rating firms targeted by new Code of Practice
Professional rating consultants have become increasingly concerned about the practices of some unscrupulous firms offering rating services. These firms target occupiers with misleading and exaggerated promises to secure reductions in…
Construction and Property debate
Cooke & Arkwright's Chairman, Michael Lawley, was invited by Wales Business Insider to sit on the panel at the Construction & Property Breakfast to take part in a property debate…
Making the Grade
The structure of the Welsh economy has undergone huge changes in recent decades, from one largely based on manufacturing to one more reliant on services. This pattern, which is echoed…
Growing trend for public sector in property investment
Investment Director, Graham Davies looks at the increasing challenges councils face in providing services against reduced government funding. Many local authorities are looking at creative ways of balancing their books…
Strong Q1 quarter for Cardiff commercial lettings with 57% rise
Commercial office lettings in Cardiff in the first quarter were up 57% on the same quarter last year, in figures released by Cooke & Arkwright.