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The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
RICS Submission to the HM Treasury Fundamental Business Rates Review Call for Evidence
Rating Director, Andrew West, sits on the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Rating and Local Taxation Policy Group whose remit is to provide impartial, balanced advice to the Government.
Potentially good news for businesses on claims for business interruption
There has been some potentially good news for businesses whose claims for business interruption due to Covid have been rejected by their insurers.
RICS recommends lifting of Material Valuation Uncertainty clauses
The Material Valuation Uncertainty Leaders Forum set up by the RICS have today issued an update recommending a general “lifting” of Material Valuation Uncertainty clauses for “all UK real estate,…
Consultation on Welsh rural economy post EU withdrawal
The Welsh Government is seeking responses to a consultation on Sustainable Farming and our Land: Proposals to continue and simplify Agricultural Support for Farmers and the Rural Economy.
Wales aligns non-domestic rating revaluation with England
The Welsh Government announced last week (11th August) that the next non-domestic rating revaluation in Wales will take effect in April 2023 and will be based on property values as…
Awash with unusual valuations during lockdown
Cooke & Arkwright’s multi-disciplinary valuation department has been busy throughout lockdown. At a time when valuing any property has been challenging, we have been awash with unusual properties arising from…