News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Switch to CPI business rate link vital to keep Wales competitive with England
Public and private sector property occupiers are set to see substantial increases in their business rates in the 2018/19 financial year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that…
Bumper Q3 quarter for Cardiff commercial lettings
Commercial office lettings in Cardiff are up 19% on the same quarter last year, according to new figures released by Cooke & Arkwright's office agency. The data, gathered by the…
Vectos goes from strength to strength as it expands in Cardiff
Growing transport planning consultancy Vectos has expanded its Cardiff office. The company has moved to larger offices at Helmont House, fronting Churchill Way in the centre of the city, where…
Telecoms sites and temporary licences
The Digital Economy Bill 2016-17 received Royal Assent in April 2017 to support the timely and cost effective delivery of digital communications infrastructure across the country. This has resulted in…
Speculative industrial development signals confidence in Aberystwyth
A new speculative industrial site is well underway at Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate, Aberystwyth. Parc Melin is being developed by Ellis Development Company, with grant support from Welsh Government,…
Scottish review of business rates has merits
In mid-2016 Scottish Ministers set up the Barclay Review into the Business Rates system in Scotland. Chaired by Kenneth Barclay, former Chair of RBS Scotland and a member of the…