Lease

AVLP poll outlines biggest pub property challenges in 2018

22-Feb-2018 By Stuart Stone

A poll of members of the Association of Valuers of Licensed Property (AVLP) revealed that Brexit is among the biggest challenges facing the pub property industry in the year ahead.

Alive & kicking: New agreements are driving the tenanted and leased pub market

03-Jan-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Much has been said and written about the implications of reform of the tenanted and leased pubs market. But, to misquote Mark Twain, reports about the demise of the sector appear to have been greatly exaggerated

Cloudwater boss dispels fears over brewery future

04-Dec-2017 By James Beeson

Cloudwater co-founder and managing director Paul Jones has moved to allay fears over the brewery’s long-term future.

Laine Pub Co acquires Distinct Group

04-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Regional brewer and operator Laine Pub Company has acquired the four-strong leasehold pub estate of the Distinct Group.

State of affairs: The cost of dilapidation

06-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Licensees need to be aware of the potentially huge costs of dilapidations but, if maintenance and upkeep of a site is taken care of regularly, there should be little reason to be overly concerned

'£60,000 profit boost' for pub following MRO appeal

05-Oct-2017 By Michelle Perrett

A pubs code consultant has exclaimed “Bravo Mr Newby” after pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby ruled in favour of the tenant in a market-rent-only (MRO) appeal.

Which is best, a tenancy or a lease?

29-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Your knowledge of the pub business and how much money you have to spend are key factors in deciding whether you come into the trade on a tenancy, lease or a freehold. It is crucial to get it right first time

Licensees' 'unrealistic assumptions' of property prices

14-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Property valuers believe licensees think their pubs are worth more than they actually are, the market is less buoyant than a year ago and almost all say leasehold prices will not increase in the coming 12 months.

BBPA chief denies pubcos are 'dragging heels' over MRO

08-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Brigid Simmonds has refuted allegations that pubcos have been “dragging their heels” over the pubs code. 

Free and easy: pros and cons of free-of tie leased pubs

10-Jul-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The free-of-tie leased pub with the potential to buy at the end of the lease, is a deal gaining popularity across the country.

Bison Arms plans dropped despite raising £150,000 via crowdfunding

06-Jul-2017 By Fred A'Court

Campaigners trying to set up a new pub in Brighton have admitted defeat despite raising £150,000 through crowdfunding, attracting the support of local MP Caroline Lucas and gaining the backing of the lease-holding brewery.

Lease agreements

Enterprise Inns' short-term lease strategy described as a 'suicide pact'

19-Dec-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Enterprise Inns has admitted it is focusing on shorter term lease agreements and offering licensees shorter deals at lease renewal.

PGB Audit

Pub Governing Body: BDM training has improved

18-Oct-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Business development manager (BDM) training has improved, according to the annual audit by the Pub Governing Body (PGB).

MA Property

How to avoid a dilapidations disaster

22-Sep-2016 By Kevin Marsh, director of licensed leisure at Savills

A dilapidations bill can be a crippling expense at the end of a tenancy. Can that expense be avoided by something as simple as keeping the pub in a good state of repair?

Property

Brexit and the pubs code: predicting the pub property market

13-Jul-2016 By Michelle Perrett

What’s set to happen to the property market in the next two to three years? Leading property agents give their predictions in light of the Brexit vote and new pubs code legislation giving tenants the ability to break the tie.