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Covid hits pause button on Empty Property Rate reform in Wales

Covid hits pause button on Empty Property Rate reform in Wales

The Welsh Government has published a summary following its consultation on the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. The consultation involved proposed changes to regulations designed to…

New Burger King drive-thru opens in Cross Hands

New Burger King drive-thru opens in Cross Hands

A new Burger King drive-thru has opened at Cross Hands Retail Park near Carmarthen. The purpose-built drive-thru is Swansea franchise operator Unionburger’s latest restaurant and occupies a 2,750 sq ft…

20 years – a Building Surveyor’s tale

20 years – a Building Surveyor’s tale

To mark our 120th birthday, we’ve spoken to some of our longest-serving staff members about their experiences of the commercial property sector over the past decades, and their insights on…

Welsh Government freezes non-domestic rates multiplier for 2021-22

Welsh Government freezes non-domestic rates multiplier for 2021-22

The Welsh Government has today announced it is freezing the non-domestic rates multiplier for 2021-22. The multiplier is an integral part of determining ratepayers’ bills. This decision will ensure, prior…

Further extension on the moratorium against forfeiture of commercial leases

Further extension on the moratorium against forfeiture of commercial leases

The Government has announced a further extension on the moratorium against forfeiture of commercial leases as a result of non-payment of rent due to Covid-19. This has now been extended…

Cooke & Arkwright marks growth and celebrates 120 years doing business in Wales

Cooke & Arkwright marks growth and celebrates 120 years doing business in Wales

Despite the unprecedented global events of 2020, we are celebrating our 120th anniversary with another successful 12 months, building on the 25% growth we have achieved over the past four…

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Mansford has expanded its investment portfolio over the last few years. Over this time Andrew West has provided us with a full rating valuation service which has involved giving a view on liabilities prior to acquisitions, as well as conducting negotiations with Valuation Officers on our UK estate. The portfolio includes a wide range of properties from shops, offices and pubs to major leisure schemes. He has been particularly successful in mitigating our liabilities to empty property rate, which has been an issue on acquisition prior to implementing our development and letting strategy. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew's expertise in rating valuation for all property types. The profile of property within his portfolio and the successes achieved are testament to his position as an extremely accomplished rating practitioner.

Leopold Hall, Partner, Mansford LLP