News & Views
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world

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…

Welsh Government announces extension of moratorium on forfeiture for non-payment of rent
Welsh Government has announced that the moratorium on forfeiture for non-payment of rent due to Covid 19 pandemic is to be extended from 30th September to 25 March 2022.

Wales & West Utilities appoints Cooke & Arkwright framework partner as it upgrades network to transport green gases
Cooke & Arkwright’s Land Agency department has won a tender to be framework partner to supply gas network Wales & West Utilities with land agency services in South Wales. The…