Property law

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.

Lower business rates to save high-street pubs, recommend MPs

21-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A committee of MPs has recommended lower business rates for town-centre pubs, warning that without urgent action some high streets could eventually disappear altogether.

Regional focus on...Wales

30-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

What properties are on the market in Wales?

Back by popular demand: how upcycling can help your pub

30-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Upcycling projects can help pubs reduce their environmental footprint, restore a site’s character and increase the value of a business

Coach & Horses opposes 'vanilla managed makeover'

28-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The licensee behind the famous Coach & Horses pub in Soho has pushed back against Fuller’s intentions to take over the lease, saying regulars “don’t want or need a vanilla managed makeover”.

Blue pub told to change colour to match town heritage

28-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

One licensee has been left feeling blue after being told his pub’s new shade goes against regulations over the building’s listed status and place in a conservation area.

Community fights to save Merseyside pub from development

25-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The proposed residential development of a Merseyside pub has been opposed by a community campaign which wants the pub to reopen and host a dementia café.

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Legal top tips: advice on refurbishments for the new year

18-Jan-2019 By Poppleston Allen

With the Christmas and new year festivities over, you might be looking forward to finally taking some time to kick back and relax a little.

Closure of 1,000 pubs would create ‘sustainable equilibrium’

17-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

According to specialist adviser Christie & Co’s Business Outlook 2019, the past 12 months could serve as a turning point for the British pub industry with more people than ever employed in the sector despite declining pub numbers.

Hammer time! What do operators need to know before buying or selling a pub at an auction?

16-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

If you can avoid sneezing, waving or any other everyday movements that might be interpreted as bidding, property auctions can yield a great opportunity to purchase a pub. However, there’s a lot of legwork that needs to take place before placing a bid.

Fleurets reveals 21.6% decline in leasehold transactions

09-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

A survey by leisure property specialist Fleurets has revealed the leasehold market “continued to be difficult” in 2018 as volume and value of acquired leaseholds plummeted.

Battle over lease expiration on ‘unique’ Brighton pub

08-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub regulars have rallied behind the Great Eastern in Brighton after it was told its lease would not be renewed by its pubco.

New owner for East End pub with Kray twins history

07-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The East End freehouse previously owned by the Kray twins has changed hands for the first time in around a decade.

Building a ‘smart’ pub

04-Jan-2019 By Stuart Stone

Improvements to efficiency through the introduction of new tech could have a positive impact on a pub’s trading and, ultimately, its market value

Opinion

What role have planning permissions played in record pub closures?

02-Jan-2019 By Alex Bateman

Alex Bateman, head of planning at independent property real estate advisory business SHW, weighs up what role the planning environment has played in the record number of pub closures

London high street welcomes Oakman addition

19-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Oakman Inns has opened a new high street pub in the Hampton Hill area of Richmond, south-west London.

Opinion

What could 2019 hold for the pub property market?

19-Dec-2018 By MA Editorial

The Morning Advertiser asked industry experts to forecast how the pub property market will shape up in 2019.

Friends invest £80k to reopen local pub

13-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

Four friends have invested £80,000 between them to reopen the Travellers Rest in Tickhill near Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Operators forced to sell pub after claims of ‘hostile social media campaign’

13-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

The owners of the Fox & Hounds in Great Wolford, Warwickshire, have put their pub on the market after claiming they have been targets of 'local opposition'.

How many pubs and bars have closed since 2013?

07-Dec-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The number of pubs and bars has fallen by more than 11% compared to 2013, according to new figures.

New venue roundup: concept to capture New York nightlife and McMullen venue latest in royal line

07-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

New openings for Punch and McMullen, while Café de Paris announces Disco54 concept.

Property roundup: St Austell makes Dorset inroads and Fleurets brokers two acquisitions

07-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

Pub operator and brewer St Austell has acquired its first venue in Dorset, while Brewhouse & Kitchen and Robinson’s Brewery both acquired new sites.

£2.2m funding for community-run pubs announced

06-Dec-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A lifeline of over £2m has been thrown to a burgeoning segment of the pub trade today in the form of funding programme Power to Change, which has been set up to help communities save their local pubs.

Creating an eco-friendly pub

05-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to experts in sustainable hospitality businesses about how pub operators can create sustainable sites

Brewery sponsors town theatre and heritage centre

05-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A Shropshire-based brewery has announced it will push forward with plans to sponsor a new theatre and heritage centre as it builds a new taphouse.

Which kitchen layout is right for your pub?

27-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to three food experts from pub companies to discuss which pub and kitchen pairings work best.

Wetherspoon eyes expansion of Irish pub portfolio

26-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

JD Wetherspoon says it is considering more new sites in Ireland to add to its pub portfolio after the success of its existing pubs.

CAMRA urges Ei Group not to sell pubs to developers

22-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged Ei Group to sell its pubs to other operators after news the pubco is set to sell its commercial property branch.

Property round-up: Deltic adopts three Tiger Tigers

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

New Tiger Tiger sites allow Deltic to enter northern markets, while sites in the south-west and south Wales changed hands.

New venue round-up: The Alchemist and Popworld expansions continue

15-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Coffee and cocktails in Staffordshire as new BEAR venue opens, while Popworld and The Alchemist announce new sites.

Lack of punters forces highly rated pub to close

14-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A top-rated village pub is calling last orders and will close down at the end of the month – because not enough people use it.

Hospitality costs hit 12-year high

12-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

New data published by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co and UKHospitality reveal that Government-implemented costs have reached their highest levels in more than a decade.

Hints and tips for pub transformation projects

08-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to four of the finalists in the Best Turnaround Pub category at the 2018 John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards for hints and tips on transforming a shell of a building into an award-worthy pub

Nation’s oldest gay pub ‘saved’

05-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic LGBTQ+ venue the Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) in Lambeth, south London, has been ‘saved’ after the pub’s CEO signed a new lease with the company that owns the building.

Ed Sheeran pub given ‘new lease of life’ with multimillion-pound investment

02-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A pub that helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran and Michael McIntyre is set to reopen after a huge financial boost.

Property roundup: nine freehold investments on the market and new owner for pub hotel

02-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

A nine-site portfolio with a total rental income of close to £1.5m has come to the market, while a pub and hotel at the heart of Windsor has a new owner

New venue roundup: Nocturnal Animals in Birmingham plus third sites for Manahatta and Pint Shop

02-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

Concepts themed on the 1980s and 1860s come to Birmingham, while Arc Inspirations announces its 21st site

How to create an award-winning pub design

31-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Mel Marriott of Darwin & Wallace – winner of the pub category at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards three years on the spin – speaks to The Morning Advertiser about pub design.

Council to buy 'derelict' pub after community campaign

29-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Forest of Dean District Council has voted to buy a derelict pub in order to secure the improvement of the well-being of a village community.

£1.4m Essex pub bought by businessmen

24-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A £1,400,000 village pub has been sold to a group of Essex businessmen.

Regional focus on...the London commuter belt

22-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Which properties are available on London's commuter belt?

How to prepare your pub for extreme weather conditions

22-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Britons are renowned for talking about the weather but publicans across the country need to do more than talk. They need an action plan and they need it in place before the weather strikes

SI Leisure partners with Star for £280,000 refurb

16-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Operator SI Leisure will see one of its Oxfordshire pubs transformed by a £280,000 refurbishment in a partnership with Star Pubs & Bars.

Can Long Live the Local help pubs facing a rise in beer duty?

15-Oct-2018 By Claire Churchard

Diversification and clever pub management can keep a pub in the black, but concerns that a beer duty rise is on the horizon has caused concerns for pubs already under pressure

Regional focus on...Devon

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Which pub properties are on the market in Devon?