News & Views - 2021
The latest news, events and insights in the Wales property world

New rate relief announced for retail, leisure and hospitality sector in Wales for 2022-23
The Welsh Government announced its Draft Budget on Monday, 20th December 2021. This included £116bn package of rate relief to support businesses most directly affected by the pandemic, comprising an…

New volunteer board member at Beacons Creative Wales
Beacons Creative Wales Limited welcomed a new member to its voluntary board of directors in December, when it was joined by Chris Hyde, Director of Land Agency at Cooke &…

Greggs opens in Cardiff’s newest landmark building
Greggs has opened its latest offering in Cardiff on the ground floor of the city’s newest landmark building, the Centre for Student Life which has been developed by Cardiff University.

Welsh planning rules on flooding suspended to 2023
The Welsh Government has suspended the implementation of its new TAN 15 planning rules on flooding until 1st June 2023. It was due to take effect on 1st December 2021.

Hat-trick for Cooke & Arkwright as it wins Commercial Agent of the Year award
Cooke & Arkwright was named Commercial Agent of the Year for the third consecutive year at the Cardiff Property Awards in November 2021.

Cooke & Arkwright proud to support girls football
We're very happy to be sponsoring the Thornhill Athletic Football Club's Under-11 girls' football team in Cardiff.