Property Law

Landlords' dilapidations: getting the rules right on repairs

16-Nov-2015 By Ben Winstanley

Landlords’ dilapidations can be an expensive oversight for those unsure of the terms of their lease. Pinders’ Ray Chamberlin explains how lessees can avoid being stung. 

Property advice

Rent levels bear no relation to MRO

10-Nov-2015 By David Morgan

The market rent-only option in the Government’s upcoming pubs code has many in the industry worried. David Morgan at Morgan & Clarke explains more.

Property

A vital checklist for pub purchasers

09-Nov-2015 By Simon Hall

Fleurets’ Simon Hall taps into his experience and know-how to reveal his top tips for buying a licensed retail outlet.

Analysis

Is there anything wrong with convenience stores on pub land?

03-Nov-2015 By Oli Gross

Plans for convenience stores to be built on pub land have frequently been met with fierce opposition from licensees, locals and customers — but are the proposals always bad for pubs? Oli Gross reports.

Property

Strong investment seen in capital freeholds

02-Nov-2015 By Nick Lyell

Nick Lyell explains the slight reduction in average London pub yields in the freehold market and why there is still such huge demand from a multitude of investors.

Business rates

Pubs to be charged to appeal business rates as part of system shake-up

30-Oct-2015 By Mike Berry

Licensees wanting to challenge their business rates bills will have to pay a fee in future under new government proposals.

Property

It's best to embrace change in the pub industry

23-Oct-2015 By Barry Gillham

The licensed trade might appear to be forever switching lanes but, as Barry Gillham finds after 50 years in the business, it is better to embrace change than fight it.

Make Some Noise

Boris Johnson gets behind campaign to save music venues

22-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the ‘agent of change’ principle in an attempt to put a stop to the “catastrophic” loss of London’s live-music venues, including scores of pubs. 

Controversial plans to demolish two pubs get green light despite over 100 objections

19-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A controversial scheme to demolish two pubs has been given the go ahead despite over a hundred objections.

Property

Pub properties: done deals

19-Oct-2015 By PMA

This week's property done deals includes pubs in Warwickshire, Lincolnshire and the West Midlands.

Property

Investing in a new kitchen is a recipe for success

19-Oct-2015 By Chris Jowsey

Refurbishment of a pub kitchen requires careful thought, planning and execution, with a variety of factors to take into account. Here are 10 top tips for your consideration.

Licensing officers

Exclusive interview: Police chief on horrific pubs, breathalysers and best practice

13-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

In an exclusive interview with the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, the chief licensing officer at the Metropolitan Police described the best and worst practices he’s seen at pubs, and encouraged licensees to work “as a team” with police.

Pubs for sale

Pub with star-studded past is put up for sale

13-Oct-2015 By PMA

A famous Liverpool pub that has played host to a galaxy of music, TV and film stars is up for sale.

Property

Buying a seasonal licensed outlet

12-Oct-2015 By James Evison

What to look out for pre-purchase and advice on how to make sure you don’t throw away profits simply getting from one good summer through to the start of the next...

ACVs

PMA to host pub ACV roundtable debate

05-Oct-2015 By Mike Berry

The PMA has teamed up with the Parliamentary Save the Pub Group to co-host a roundtable debate on the value of ACV listings to the trade.

Planning

NewRiver pubs: Surplus land sales 'will affect trade'

05-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Two West Midlands licensees claim to have been on the wrong end of council decisions after NewRiver Retail applied to sell surplus land to make way for Co-op convenience stores.

Property

Lease is mutually beneficial to all

29-Sep-2015 By Stephen Taylor

Free-of-tie leases allow owners to retain an income while lessees can build the business with protection. Guy Simmonds' Stephen Taylor explains.

People News

Veteran Barry Gillham to step down from Fleurets

28-Sep-2015 By Mike Berry

Industry veteran Barry Gillham is stepping down as chairman of Fleurets on 30 September, having spent his entire career with the leisure property firm.

Planning

NewRiver licensees dealt double blow in Co-op decisions

28-Sep-2015 By Oli Gross

Two West Midlands licensees have been on the wrong end of council decisions following NewRiver Retail applications to sell "surplus" car park land to make way for Co-­op convenience stores.

Car park sale

NewRiver licensee faces fierce opposition to Co-op store

21-Sep-2015 By Oli Gross

A licensee who wants to save his pub by selling part of the car park is facing fierce opposition from Dudley councillors and residents.

Honesty urged for new business rates

21-Sep-2015 By Michelle Perrett

The 2017 rates at your pub are being set soon. Michelle Perrett finds out why your details must be accurate.

£2 million of pubs go up for auction

02-Sep-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A package of pubs with guide prices totaling almost £2 million is set to go under the hammer later this month, in a sale described as the biggest ever seen in West Wales.

Done deals: August/September

01-Sep-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Done deals showcases the best pub deals of the past week, showing you what's hot.

Pub hunt: country pubs

01-Sep-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Pub hunt this week searches out the best pubs available in the world famous British countryside.

Property advice

Getting the most from empty rooms in pubs

28-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Pubs may have rooms ‘behind closed doors’ - back of house spaces not used as main trading areas. Although kitchens, storerooms, cellars and offices can use sthis space, there is often plenty left over. Laurie MacDonald explores the options for using empty...

Properties of the week

24-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

A selection of the best pubs up for grabs from across the UK.

Pub hunt

Pub hunt: pubs in seaside resorts

24-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Pub hunt this week searches out the best pubs available in the UK's beautiful seaside towns.

Property

Achieving the best price for your pub

24-Aug-2015 By Paul Davey, Davey Co.

A pub sale can be well planned or forced upon the owner in no time at all. 

Man who moved into local pub ordered out by council

18-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A businessman who moved into the village pub has been ordered out by the local council.

ACVs

CAMRA survey: ACV status 'positive for pubs'

11-Aug-2015 By Mike Berry

The majority of licensees at pubs listed as Assets of Community Value (ACV) believe the status has benefitted their pub.

Property

Property hunt: leaseholds under £50k

27-Jul-2015 By PMA

This week's properties for sale focuses on leaseholds under £50k.

Property

Use the seasons to your advantage

27-Jul-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Seasonal businesses are a difficult task to take on. While the prospect of an almost guaranteed busy on-season is attractive, the trials of a slow off-season can challenge even experienced publicans.

Property

Pubs for sale near to sports grounds

19-Jul-2015 By PMA

The hottest properties currently available near to sports grounds.

Property

Selecting the right pub: the key to success

19-Jul-2015 By Tom Nichols

In a busy market, choosing the best location for your pub is crucial but there are other factors to consider too.

Destroying UK's oldest gay pub 'unthinkable'

13-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Prominent architects have added their voices to the call to save the UK’s oldest gay pub the Royal Vauxhall Tavern and described destroying it as ‘unthinkable.’

Property

Pubs for sale: Done deals

13-Jul-2015 By PMA

This week's collection of done deals from the PMA's property site.

Property advice

The options for tenants when choosing a lease

09-Jul-2015 By Duncan Young, Mere Commercial

Duncan Young from Mere Commercial, a specialist leisure and commercial property consultancy, explains the options for tenants when choosing a lease.

Property Hunt

Pubs for sale in the south-east

09-Jul-2015 By PMA

Find out the hottest properties for sale in the south east of England.

Locals save Drovers Inn from development

29-Jun-2015 By Michelle Perrett

The Drovers Inn in Wimborne, Dorset, has been saved from development after local residents and the Parish Council strongly objected to the loss of an important village asset.

NTIA report: Regulation 'unfairly harming' late night venues

23-Jun-2015 By Michelle Perrett

Late night venues are being unfairly harmed by regulation and reduced opening hours, a report by sociologist Professor Frank Furedi on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.

Advice

Making one into two (sites) work for you

10-Jun-2015 By James Davies

Get advice from professionals and learn from the mistakes of others as you set out to grow your business.

Property

Top tips on making the most of sunny weather

08-Jun-2015 By Paul Davey

It is no accident that one of the most important purchasing criteria for publicans is a good outside trading area.

Survey

Average new lease length drops to five years

29-May-2015 By Oli Gross

The average new pub lease length fell to five years in Q1 this year, a drop from seven years for the whole of 2014.

ACV

Navigating the ACVs minefield

22-May-2015 By Steve Culverhouse

Former licensee Steve Culverhouse who runs www.change-of-use.com talks the PMA through everything publicans need to know if they're unhappy with a listing. 

property

East Anglian licensees set to benefit from huge investment

18-May-2015 By Chris Rogers

Multimillion-pound boost to transport links and wind farm is great news for licensees in East Anglian area.

Fight to save landmark pub from demolition

18-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A campaign is underway to save 250 year old pub the Fountain Inn. The Horsham based pub is currently facing being demolished after a planning request to knock it down to make way for five houses was submitted to Horsham District Council.

Comment

What sets you apart from the crowd?

13-May-2015 By Neil Morgan, Christie + Co

When it comes to buying a pub ‘location location location’ has always been a key consideration and you will often pay a premium for a pub in a town or city centre with a high footfall.

Campaigners celebrate as Chesham Arms set to reopen

08-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Hackney residents are celebrating the news that the Chesham Arms will reopen this summer as an ‘old fashioned East End boozer.’

Long road ahead for demolished Carlton Tavern

07-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Westminster council have unanimously voted to serve the developers who bulldozed the Carlton Tavern with an enforcement notice ordering the pub to be rebuilt.

Demolished pub to be rebuilt 'brick by brick'

29-Apr-2015 By Michelle Perrett

The owner of the London pub which was demolished without permission is likely to be ordered to rebuild it brick by brick.