News & Views - 2018
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Pontcanna site offers significant redevelopment opportunity
A prime development site in the popular suburb of Pontcanna in Cardiff has been brought to the market. The former office building in Cathedral Road occupies a level, three-quarters-of-an-acre site…
Obituary: Other Robert Ivor Windsor-Clive, 3rd Earl of Plymouth
It was with sadness that we learned that Other Robert Ivor Windsor-Clive, the third Earl of Plymouth, died peacefully at his home near Ludlow, Shropshire on 7th March 2018. He…
Farmers urged to take business rates advice before diversifying
For a number of years farmers and landowners have been encouraged to diversify their businesses in order to improve income flow and boost profits. This has led many to invest…
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…