News & Views - 2021
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Landmark HMRC office site in Cardiff sold
Acting on behalf of Cannon Capital Developments Ltd, Cooke & Arkwright, together with joint agents Savills, have advised on the disposal of the former HMRC offices site at Ty Glas,…
The Budget and Business Rates – a disappointing conclusion for England
Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his Budget and the results of his Spending Review on Wednesday 27th October 2021. H M Treasury also published the Final Report of the Government’s…
Rural business units proving inspirational to design and media businesses
Only one unit remains available at Chapel Barns business centre after a refurbishment carried out by Merthyr Mawr Estate, and a new management programme completed by Cooke & Arkwright’s Land…
Major reform of business rates system kicked into long grass again
A major reform of the Business Rates system appears to have been kicked down the road yet again, as reported in The Telegraph today (14th October, 2021).
Museums and VOA lock horns
Museums across the UK are locked in disputes with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) over business rate valuations two years after a landmark case in 2019 which should have set…
New business centre launched in Llantrisant to cater for strong demand
Edwards Business Park / Parc Busnes Edwards of Llantrisant has launched Frams Enterprise Centre, the latest phase of development at its 25-acre mixed logistics and office complex adjacent to Llantrisant…