Property law

Plan to replace popular Somerset pub with petrol station labelled 'heritage vandalism'

20-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

An application to demolish a former asset of community value (ACV) Hungry Horse pub with a 24-hour petrol station, beauty salon and offices has been met with fierce opposition from locals, who claim the development would "destroy the very character...

Market values: what valuers assess when putting a pub on sale

12-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

What does an agent look for when they’re valuing a pub for sale and what can you do to make sure your property is priced fairly?

Regional focus on...East Anglia

09-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

Our regional focus on East Anglia takes a look at the best pubs available in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

Under the hammer: getting a good deal at property auctions

05-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

It’s both a gift and a curse that buying at auction isn’t as easy as sneezing or waving at the wrong moment during the bidding process. Here is some advice on how to navigate a pub property auction

Regional focus on...Cambridgeshire

30-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Opportunities in Cambridgeshire stretch far beyond the university town at the county's heart.

The Sun inn reopens after £150,000 upgrade

30-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The 15th century coaching inn on the Essex-Suffolk border, the Sun, Dedham, reopened on 25 January after a month-long refurbishment programme.

Residents blast planning application that could 'protect pub's future'

26-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

A property developer that has submitted a planning application to build five homes in a pub's beer garden say it will "help protect the future of the pub" but nearby residents aren't so convinced.

How can licensees tackle high rent?

24-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser sought advice from Slater and Gordon lawyers on where licensees stood when it came to challenging high rent.

Regional focus on...the south-west

23-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Our regional focus on the south-west takes a look at the best pubs available in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

Property specialist upbeat about pub trade for 2018

19-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Adviser for buying and selling businesses in the hotel, pub, restaurant sectors Christie & Co launched its annual Business Outlook report with a positive attitude towards the year ahead and embracing change.

Second-hand car salesman loses appeal to live in closed-down pub

18-Jan-2018 By Georgina Townshend

A second-hand car salesman who was living in a closed-down Oxfordshire pub without the relevant permissions has lost his appeal to remain there.

Top gastropub the Butchers Arms sold by Christie & Co

16-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The 16th-century gastropub, ranked eighth in The Morning Advertiser’s Top 50 Gastropub list in 2017, has been sold off a guide price of £750,000.

Collate the evidence: what information do you need to negotiate a new rent deal?

15-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

When your rent comes up for review, what information do you need to negotiate a new deal and what is most important in making the case for a more competitive rent? Here, we also take a look at what you need to do when considering a rent deal for a new...

Fleurets’ survey of pub prices reveals market resilience

11-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

Leisure property specialists Fleurets released their annual Pub Prices Report on 10 January with the quality of transactions rather than quantity keeping the market in good health.