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The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Rent Reviews - they’re back!
As we all know, the recession of 2008-2013 saw a collapse in lending, the economy and demand for commercial premises. Couple that scenario with shorter fixed-term leases of five years,…
Cooke & Arkwright recognised as Most Active Agent in S Wales
We are delighted to announce that Cooke & Arkwright has been recognised as the 'Most Active Agent' in the South Wales commercial property market in 2016 by Estates Gazette.
Rating team success with Welsh Local Authorities bucks trend
Over one million challenges against the 2010 local non-domestic rating list in England and Wales had been received by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) by 30 September 2016, according to…
Opportunity with a great outlook
Almost nine acres of residential land allocated for 160 residential homes in Merthyr Tydfil has been brought to market by the local authority. The site at Goatmill Road occupies an…
Tangled tendrils of knotweed management
As most landowners, both agricultural and residential will know, knotweed can pose a significant liability and even adversely affect land values. An alien species which is illegal to plant, it…
Evidence to National Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee on Business Rates
Andrew West, Director of Business Rates at Cooke & Arkwright, was recently asked to present expert evidence before the National Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee on the subject of…