Stephen Taylor

Property

The secret life of an agent

16-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

With more than 35 years of experience selling licensed properties at Guy Simmonds, Stephen Taylor has seen almost everything. Here’s his take on the role of the agent in selling pubs.

Agents demand Budget changes

03-Mar-2011 By Gurjit Degun

A higher threshold on stamp duty, lower business rates and capital gains relief are what pub property agents are calling for in this month's Budget....

Freehouses: the land of the free

02-Nov-2010 By Tony Halstead

The already buoyant freetrade sector is predicted to grow over the next few years. Tony Halstead reports. There are approximately 18,000 freehouses...

Distress sales up — but at good prices

27-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna

More "distress" sales of pubs are taking place than ever and their relatively cheap prices mean they're being snapped up quickly. That's according...

House market fuels sales dip

31-Jan-2008 By Joe Lutrario joe.lutrario@william-reed.co.uk

The combination of a stagnant housing market and the credit squeeze is making it much harder for potential buyers to fund purchases. The sharp dip in...

Interest rate threat to licensed market

25-Jan-2007 By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Interest rates are now reaching a level where they will directly affect the licensed property market - that's the view of Guy Simmonds managing...