Work Experience with Rhys Prichard

19 July 2023

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I spent a very insightful two weeks of work experience with everyone at Cooke and Arkwright. I was able to develop my understanding of the Real Estate industry which will undoubtedly benefit me with my current university studies and help me decide my career path in the future.

During my time there, I worked with teams across different sectors. Including Retail and Leisure, Offices and Industrial and Distribution. I attended various meetings and viewings all over South Wales.

In the office I worked with the team by conducting research on EG Radius, looking at comparable properties. Using Excel skills, I was able to present this research in a clear, concise format.

I also carried out research in the Retail sector looking at potential options for new Greggs sites in North Wales.

Ultimately, these two weeks have been exceptional for my professional development and establishing some relationships I hope to last.

Thank you for the valuable insight!

- Rhys Prichard, student at Reading University studying Real Estate BSc

I have worked with Jeremy Symons over the past three years successfully leasing and buying property in support of my business. I continue to be very pleased with his knowledge of the market and expertise. Our relationship over this time has resulted in acquiring 20,000 sq ft at Capital Business Park in Cardiff, leasing 11,000 sq ft at Southpoint, and subsequently leasing an initial 42,000 sq ft at Parc Bedwas, followed by a succession of expansions of a further 11,000 and then 47,000 sq ft, enabling us to centralise all of our operations at Parc Bedwas in a single 100,000 sq ft facility. The acquisitions were completed at the perfect time for tenant purposes and the rent fixed throughout the term at very economical rates. A job well done.

Bob James, Aerfin