News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
‘Phenomenal’ year for city centre lettings market
As one of Wales’ largest independent commercial property specialists, we are delighted to have been named ‘Most Active Agent’ in south Wales for securing the highest number of deals in…
Rating revaluation provides challenges to many
The Valuation Office Agency recently published a further breakdown of the rateable value movements in Wales resulting from the 2017 rating revaluation. Andrew West, our Director of Rating looks at…
Radical changes to telecoms mast agreements
Parliament wants to speed up the roll-out of fast broadband and create better mobile phone coverage throughout the UK with the introduction of a new Bill. To assist this, it…
Rent Reviews - they’re back!
As we all know, the recession of 2008-2013 saw a collapse in lending, the economy and demand for commercial premises. Couple that scenario with shorter fixed-term leases of five years,…
Cooke & Arkwright recognised as Most Active Agent in S Wales
We are delighted to announce that Cooke & Arkwright has been recognised as the 'Most Active Agent' in the South Wales commercial property market in 2016 by Estates Gazette.
Rating team success with Welsh Local Authorities bucks trend
Over one million challenges against the 2010 local non-domestic rating list in England and Wales had been received by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) by 30 September 2016, according to…