News & Views - 2015
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Chartered success after two years’ hard work
After two years of hard work and commitment, Ben Davies, Senior Surveyor with Cooke & Arkwright’s Retail & Leisure Agency, has qualified as a chartered surveyor with the Royal Institution…
Cardiff City Deal takes step forward
Chancellor George Osborne announced an ‘in principle commitment’ to help fund the Cardiff City Deal in his Comprehensive Spending Review on Wednesday 25 November 2015, which set out the government…
Business Rates to be devolved in England
In his Comprehensive Spending Review on Wednesday 25 November 2015, Chancellor George Osborne announced that local authorities in England will be allowed to keep the rates they collect from business…
Five new graduates join Cooke & Arkwright commercial teams
Five new graduates have been enrolled by Cooke & Arkwright’s commercial teams over the past year as part of the firm’s long term strategy of supporting talent within the sector…
New law affects all landlords, with a single property or a portfolio
The new Rent Smart Scheme under the Welsh Government's Housing (Wales) Act 2014 came into force on 23 November 2015. All landlords in Wales who rent out property to other…
Cardiff office lettings down by 24% but upward trend overall
Office space lettings in Cardiff are down by 24% on this time last year, according to new figures released by Cooke & Arkwright's Office agency, but the numbers show an…