News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Business rates in Wales – a timely reminder
This is an update on the latest changes to business rates provided by the Welsh Government on the Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) system in Wales.
Council’s ‘once in a generation opportunity’ secured with purchase
Acting on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Cooke & Arkwright have successfully secured the purchase of the St Tydfil Shopping Centre. The centre provides circa 180,000 sq ft…
Leading the charge
The race to provide a network of easily accessible, 24/7, rapid and reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across the UK is gathering pace. A growing number of firms are…
Greggs first drive-thru in Wales opens
Greggs’ first drive-thru site in Wales has opened in Maesglas, Newport. The much anticipated bakery giant’s new-build drive thru’ is looking forward to welcoming hungry drivers – its opening hours…
New rate relief announced for retail, leisure and hospitality sector in Wales for 2022-23
The Welsh Government announced its Draft Budget on Monday, 20th December 2021. This included £116bn package of rate relief to support businesses most directly affected by the pandemic, comprising an…
New volunteer board member at Beacons Creative Wales
Beacons Creative Wales Limited welcomed a new member to its voluntary board of directors in December, when it was joined by Chris Hyde, Director of Land Agency at Cooke &…