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

Wales extends rates relief holiday for a further 12 months
Welsh Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has confirmed that the business rates holiday for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months.

Will Wales align with Scotland or England on rates relief?
In his Budget statement today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed an extension of the 100% business rates relief for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England from 1 April 2021…

Cooke & Arkwright’s Retail agency named ‘most active’ in Wales in 2020
Cooke & Arkwright has been named Most Active Retail Agent in Wales, 2020 by Estates Gazette, a leading title in the commercial property industry. This is the second consecutive year…

Scotland throws down the gauntlet
Earlier today the Scottish Government announced that the business rate holiday will be extended for a further 12 months covering the full financial year 2021/22. This will benefit businesses occupying…

New recruit Ella hits the ground running
Cooke & Arkwright continues to work harder than ever in the commercial property market during the ongoing challenges. We are still growing with a full commitment to Wales, and recently…

Independent coffee house Bradleys defies pandemic and expands in south-east Wales
Bradleys Coffee, a local independent artisan coffee house is set to open its sixth outlet in south Wales at St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli. The lease was completed on…