News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Downing Street hosts celebration of Wales’s national day
Andrew West, Director of Rating at Cooke & Arkwright, attended a St David’s Day Reception at 10 Downing Street on Thursday 1st March, at the kind invitation of the Secretary…
London celebrates Wales on St David’s Day
We are delighted to be one of the sponsors of Wales Week in London 2018. Over 70 activities and events are taking place in the UK capital to celebrate and…
Vacant land tax and the risk of unintended consequences
The Welsh Government’s plans for a vacant land tax, aimed at testing its powers under the Wales Act 2014, have raised a few eyebrows. The government states it hopes to…
Spring in market sees rent reviews back in fashion
Accommodation in the commercial property market fills up quickly during the good times and South East Wales is no exception. It seems a long time since we were trying to…
Will you still be able to let your commercial property after April?
Commercial property owners should be aware that the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) which come into force on 1st April 2018 are likely to have a significant impact across…
Severn tolls have been psychological and fiscal barrier
The two Severn crossings passed into public ownership on Monday 9th January 2018 and the tolls have been reduced by removing VAT. The Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns,…