Property law

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.

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.

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.