Barry Gillham

Gillham: beware of rent review pitfalls

24-May-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Fleurets director Barry Gillham has outlined the major pitfalls to avoid when conducting a rent review. Speaking last week at the launch of the...

Leased pub sales 'decimated'

30-Nov-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Sales of leased pubs have been "decimated" over the past year, while pubco disposals dominate the market, says Fleurets.

Pubcos "bend over backwards" over rents

04-Sep-2008 By John Harrington

The gap between what landlords seek and what tenants are prepared to pay is widening but pubcos are shunning arbitrations, says Fleurets chairman Barry Gillham.

Surge in rent arbitrations

17-Jul-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

The number of rent arbitrations undertaken by large managed operators has surged due to the down- beat economic climate, particularly the high-street...

Empty rate toll will escalate closures

31-Mar-2008 By James Wilmore

A leading property agent has hit out at changes to cut rate relief on empty properties, claiming it will have the "opposite effect" to what the...

Pub prices "cooling

26-Nov-2007 By James Wilmore

Average pub prices are "cooling", according to property agents Fleurets. The company's annual price survey revealed the average price of a freehold...

Change is always tough but we should be confident post ban, says Barry Gillham

03-May-2007 By Barry Gillham

Change is always tough but we should be confident of the post-ban future, says Barry Gillham Everywhere I go at present I am asked, "How is the...

Fleurets: leasehold market still buoyant

30-Nov-2006 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk

The leasehold market remains buoyant despite the vast number of managed house conversions, according to the Fleurets annual survey. The statistics...

Sales facing 'hiatus' ahead of smoke ban

26-Oct-2006 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk

Pub property sales will pause as buyers take stock, according to Fleurets chairman Barry Gillham. He expects many licensees will leave the trade and...

Industry expert slams "unfair" pub tenancy deals

11-May-2006 By Lucy Britner

A trade expert has blasted unfair tenancy and lease agreements - saying they would "only attract the attention of idiots". Barry Gillham, chairman of...

The Publican's 30th Birthday: Barry Gillham

20-Sep-2005

Barry Gillham, chairman of Fleurets, helps mark The Publican Newspaper's 30th Birthday.What were you doing 30 years ago?In 1975 I was leading a team...

Industry could face legislation on leases, says agent

29-Sep-2003

The industry could be facing more legislation if it fails to take on board the Code of Practice for Commercial Leases, says Barry Gillham chairman of...

Scheme to prevent unfair rises in rent

12-Jun-2000

A leading property agent has come up with a new formula to help high street licensees avoid the higher rents paid by the big retail chains.Fleurets...