News & Views - 2018
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world

Surveyors plan to make a splash for charity
Novice rowers they may be, but that hasn’t deterred them. Eight surveyors from Cooke & Arkwright are currently undergoing intensive training at Llandaff Rowing Club in preparation for the Splash…

Daffodil turbine first of its kind
A 62.5 metre green wind turbine with yellow blades and a nacelle has been installed on land behind The Royal Mint’s factory site and Royal Mint Experience visitor attraction in…

Forty years’ change in property workplace
Cooke & Arkwright is waving an affectionate farewell to one of its longest serving staff members, Senior Secretary Sue Sylvester. After 40 years’ dedicated service with the firm Sue has…

John Smart MBE
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of John Smart MBE, one of South Wales’ premier speculative property developers, on 6th August 2018. He was the…

Edwards Coaches brings 200,000 sq ft industrial space to market
In a very tight supply market, Edwards Coaches is offering over 200,000 sq ft of industrial, logistics and manufacturing warehouse space at Parc Busnes Edwards in Llantrisant. The park comprises…

Planning consultation gives food for thought
The Welsh Government (WG) is currently consulting on proposed changes to planning legislation which would revise the Use Class Order within the retail and leisure sector. The intention is to…