Property law

More than 900 pubs were lost in 2018

23-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 76 pubs a month closed their doors last year – a total of 914 during the 2018 calendar year – according to new research.

‘Put pubs at the heart’ of the high street, industry urges

11-Apr-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Local governments across the UK have the opportunity to bid for a slice of a £675m pie to bolster high streets, with UKHospitality urging councils to make our vibrant sector central to any regeneration plans.

Hints and tips for expanding your pub's accommodation offer

10-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

With Brexit and a weak pound has encouraged more British holidaymakers to explore destinations closer to home. Here, pub operators reveal what you need to know before adding accommodation to your venue

The rise of the multi-site regional operator

10-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Hundreds of multi-site regional operators are thriving across the UK off the strength of smaller, local markets. Industry experts are able to give some insight on how and why they’ve been so successful

Pub property focus: which seaside towns are the ones to watch?

08-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

What makes coastal towns such a unique opportunity for pub operators and which ones should be on their radar?

Pubs, bars and restaurants can help revive seaside towns

05-Apr-2019 By Stuart Stone

Industry bodies UKHospitality (UKH) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have welcomed a new report by the House of Lords Select Committee on regenerating seaside towns and communities.

Backlash over Star’s plans to modernise historic Yorkshire pubs

25-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars’ plans to refurbish two Grade II-listed pubs have been described as ‘corporate vandalism’ by pub campaigners.

West Londoners petition council to prevent pub demolition

22-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

West London residents have petitioned their local council in order to prevent an historic pub from being demolished to make way for housing.

Adding to the Collection

19-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser picked the brains of Sean Donkin, managing director of The Inn Collection Group, to find out what operators need to consider before attempting to grow their pub stable

Regional focus on... Greater Manchester

19-Mar-2019 By Stuart Stone

What pub properties are on the market in Greater Manchester?

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How have different agreements affected the pub property market?

05-Mar-2019 By Michelle Perrett

The last 30 to 40 years have seen dramatic changes to the pub property market, not just in numbers but types of lease and tenanted agreements, style of pubs, and even the impact of Government intervention

Battle to rebuild illegally knocked down pub continues

27-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

The fight to rebuild an iconic London pub is still ongoing after the developers did not comply with the council’s enforcement order to restore it within two years following its demolition.

Ei Group 'penalising me for being a good operator', says licensee

25-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

One tenant has spoken out about a “draining” two-year experience negotiating a free-of-tie rent figure with Ei Group and describes feeling penalised by the process.

Closure rate of wet-led pubs is slowing

25-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Drink-led pubs and bars are still closing but at a slower pace, according to new research.

Insolvency costs to taxpayers rise by 31%

25-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Insolvent companies – across all sectors of the British economy – that couldn’t pay their debts, have cost taxpayers £3.07bn in payments to former staff members during the past 10 years.