News & Views - 2019
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world

SMS makes smart move to Copse Walk

SMS makes smart move to Copse Walk

Smart metering and energy services provider SMS Plc has announced that it is expanding its operations and taking new premises at Cardiff Gate International Business Park. SMS will move into…

Broadcast Interview - Devolved Welsh Business Rates diverging from England

Broadcast Interview - Devolved Welsh Business Rates diverging from England

Business News Wales interviewed Business Rates Director Andrew West about the emerging differences between business rates in England and Wales.

Redevelopment intentions of landlords under scrutiny after Supreme Court ruling

Redevelopment intentions of landlords under scrutiny after Supreme Court ruling

A ruling by the Supreme Court in December 2018 has introduced a degree of complexity to County Court proceedings involving the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The Act enables a…

Warehouse redevelopment for under-supplied market

Warehouse redevelopment for under-supplied market

Edwards Coaches is developing twenty-seven self contained, flexible business units at its 25 acre Park Busnes Edwards at Llantrisant Business Park. The units, which will be known as the Frams…

UK’s fourth national radiology academy opens in Wales

UK’s fourth national radiology academy opens in Wales

Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething has today (11 February 2019) marked the official opening of the National Imaging Academy Wales by visiting the Pencoed facility to meet…

CAAV fellowship exam is like no other

CAAV fellowship exam is like no other

The process of becoming a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) is stringent and challenging, and the exam is like no other. Rhian Howells, Senior Surveyor with…

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The Leekes Retail and Leisure Group have substantial property assets within the group and have engaged Andrew West to appeal against rating assessments on these properties since 2010. We have consistently been impressed by Andrew's knowledge of the property market and his negotiating skills have been exceptional. Given Andrew's outstanding performance, we would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to any business large or small seeking to appeal their rates liabilities.

Mike Fowler, Group Finance Director, Leekes Group