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Upper Tribunal clarifies rating valuation of buildings undergoing redevelopment
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has recently issued its decision in the case of Jackson (VO) v Canary Wharf Limited (2019) UK UT136 (LC). This was an appeal made by…
Agricultural Tenancy Reform could have far reaching consequences for landlords
Following recommendations put forward by the Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG), The Welsh Government is running a consultation which seeks views on reforming and modernising agricultural tenancy regulations. Although the…
Prolonged pain for retailers in ATM business rates battle
The long running dispute between retailers and the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) over business rates on ATM cash machines has been further prolonged.
Facelift and market revival plans for Tredegar’s shopping centre
The new landlord of Gwent Shopping Centre in Tredegar has announced plans for a capital injection to revitalise the outlet’s presence in the area. Rugby Property Assets Ltd, which purchased…
Business rates blow as hypothesis trumps reality in Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling on 15th May 2019 has dealt a blow to owners and landlords of unoccupied properties.
Cardiff looks to build on its ‘great story’
Cardiff Council has published its Economic Strategy for the future of the city following public consultation on the Council’s Economic Green Paper. Cardiff has a great story to tell: it…