News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Permitted development rights boost growth in ‘agritecture’ in England
The UK Government has announced a further relaxation of Class Q Permitted Development Rights for agricultural buildings in England to boost housing supply in rural areas. Under the new rules,…
Wales’ got talent
The UK Government launched its new Government Property Agency (GPA) on 28th March 2018. As an Executive Agency of the Cabinet’s Office it will help deliver the government’s New Property…
Shock fall in business rate appeals since launch of new system
New figures published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) show a disturbing fall in the number of business rate appeals lodged in England since the 2017 revaluation, compared to previous…
Pontcanna site offers significant redevelopment opportunity
A prime development site in the popular suburb of Pontcanna in Cardiff has been brought to the market. The former office building in Cathedral Road occupies a level, three-quarters-of-an-acre site…
Obituary: Other Robert Ivor Windsor-Clive, 3rd Earl of Plymouth
It was with sadness that we learned that Other Robert Ivor Windsor-Clive, the third Earl of Plymouth, died peacefully at his home near Ludlow, Shropshire on 7th March 2018. He…
Farmers urged to take business rates advice before diversifying
For a number of years farmers and landowners have been encouraged to diversify their businesses in order to improve income flow and boost profits. This has led many to invest…