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The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Introducing Huw Jones
Our series introducing members of the Cooke & Arkwright team continues as we invite you to meet Huw Jones. Huw is an Associate Director within our Rating department, the largest…
A taste of hospitality in England
Restrictions on restaurants and pubs were relaxed in England on Saturday, July 4th. Ryan Pratt, Associate Director with our Retail & Leisure Agency, was on a short break there at…
Business Rates Revaluation postponed until 2023
The UK Government announced yesterday (21st July 2020) that the next revaluation of non-domestic property in England will take effect on 1st April 2023 and will be based on property…
Tax holiday for homebuyers in Wales
The Welsh Government has introduced a temporary tax break for homebuyers in Wales. People will not pay tax on houses priced up to a threshold of £250,000 from Monday 27th…
Common sense prevails in Appeal Court judgement
Cooke & Arkwright has recently been involved for rural landowners in a Court of Appeal case where an agricultural tenant was seeking to restrict the rights of the landowners to…
Reality Prevails in the Rating Valuation World
The Court of Appeal has refused permission to the Valuation Office Agency to appeal a ruling in favour of Exeter City Museum over the rateable value of the city’s Grade…