News & Views - 2021
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Greggs to open first drive-thru site in Wales
Greggs is to open its first drive-thru outlet in Wales in summer 2021. Cooke & Arkwright’s Retail & Leisure agency have recently agreed terms and have exchanged contracts on a…
Redevelopment creates stand out retail asset in Barry
A roadside site on Cardiff Road in Barry has been regenerated and turned around following its acquisition by local investment developer, VCD Asset Management. The half-acre site was acquired by…
Wales extends rates relief holiday for a further 12 months
Welsh Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has confirmed that the business rates holiday for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months.
Will Wales align with Scotland or England on rates relief?
In his Budget statement today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed an extension of the 100% business rates relief for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England from 1 April 2021…
Cooke & Arkwright’s Retail agency named ‘most active’ in Wales in 2020
Cooke & Arkwright has been named Most Active Retail Agent in Wales, 2020 by Estates Gazette, a leading title in the commercial property industry. This is the second consecutive year…
Scotland throws down the gauntlet
Earlier today the Scottish Government announced that the business rate holiday will be extended for a further 12 months covering the full financial year 2021/22. This will benefit businesses occupying…