News & Views - 2016
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world
Times, and our High Streets, are changing
Almost without fail, national and local policies have focused on protecting core shopping streets in town centres for A1 retail uses such as shops, butchers, hairdressers and funeral directors together…
Investment is best generic monitor of market confidence
As we start to think about closing the shutter on 2016 and preparing for the Christmas vacation it provokes thoughts on a year that has felt somewhat unprecedented on the…
‘Phenomenal’ year for city centre lettings market
As one of Wales’ largest independent commercial property specialists, we are delighted to have been named ‘Most Active Agent’ in south Wales for securing the highest number of deals in…
Rating revaluation provides challenges to many
The Valuation Office Agency recently published a further breakdown of the rateable value movements in Wales resulting from the 2017 rating revaluation. Andrew West, our Director of Rating looks at…
Radical changes to telecoms mast agreements
Parliament wants to speed up the roll-out of fast broadband and create better mobile phone coverage throughout the UK with the introduction of a new Bill. To assist this, it…
Rent Reviews - they’re back!
As we all know, the recession of 2008-2013 saw a collapse in lending, the economy and demand for commercial premises. Couple that scenario with shorter fixed-term leases of five years,…