Property Law

The Taps

08-Sep-2005

2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire 01253 736226 'There is a passion in this Greene King-owned pub for cask ale, and people come from all over to...

The White Horse

08-Sep-2005

Parson's Green, London 0207 736 2115 After 25 years at the helm of this outstanding pub, licensee Mark Dorber has developed an operating approach as...

The Wild Duck

08-Sep-2005

Ewen, Gloucestershire 01285 770310 It is not surprising that customers are prepared to travel from as far as Bristol and London to eat their Sunday...

The Yew Tree Inn

08-Sep-2005

Cauldon Lowe, Staffordshire 01538 308348 This 300-year-old freehouse is admired for its fascinating collection of artefacts which include pianolas,...

The Square and Compass

08-Sep-2005

Worth Matravers, Dorset 01929 439229 Local ciders and home-made pasties are just two of the attractions of this quirky freehouse, set in a remote...

SFI shareholders' fate rests on legal action

01-Sep-2005

by The PMA Team The chances of SFI Group's small shareholders getting any money back depend on whether a legal claim against its former auditor is...

The stars' bar

01-Sep-2005

Birmingham-born licensee Phil Elwell counts hundreds of celebrities as regulars at his Hollywood pub. But after 31 years, he's calling it a day....

Time to tug those

01-Sep-2005

Hart strings Kerry and Nigel Williams may have made a huge success of their Redditch bar and bistro, but can they do the same nearby at the rundown...

Rebel GK tenants seek

01-Sep-2005

funds for beer-tie fight by Tony Halstead Rebel Greene King tenants are appealing for cash donations to keep alive their legal challenge to the...

Refurb for Tim Martin's first outlet

01-Sep-2005

The pub in Muswell Hill that saw the launch of JD Wether- spoon 26 years ago has re-opened after a refurbishment. The Spoons pub, in Colney Hatch...

Call for one-off fees for premises licences

01-Sep-2005

by John Harrington A body representing grass roots licensees has called for an end to annual premises licence fees. The idea was submitted by the...

It's now on tap, but can licensees sell it to customers?

01-Sep-2005

The Monument, Whitstable, Kent Lessee Tony Haywood, describes his pub as very much a 'locals' pub, being off the beaten track and a £3 taxi ride out...

Hosts lose all in wake of Aviation Group collapse

01-Sep-2005

by Graham Ridout Licensees have little chance of receiving any money following the latest collapse of a pub placement company. Aviation Group went...

French connection

01-Sep-2005

With the Lydden Bell little more than 20 miles from France, it's not just Kentish fare making up the locally-sourced rustic menu. NIGEL HUDDLESTON...

Regulation change offers new guidance on disabled needs

31-Aug-2005

An amendment to British Standards should make it clearer for licensees and pubcos to meet disabled customers' needs. The BSI Business Information has...

Jones to explore Ultimate growth

25-Aug-2005

by The PMA Team Newcastle-based nightclub company Ultimate Leisure looks set to go on an expansion drive after its existing management team was...

Help vital for newcomers

25-Aug-2005

The more support pubcos offer, the more chance of avoiding the disasters that tarnish our image Andrew Pring, Editor Of all the problems facing the...

Pubco turned bully boys as we battle bankruptcy

25-Aug-2005

I read with interest your opinion article 'Struggling hosts need help in the 11 August issue of the Morning Advertiser and write regarding this and...

Responsibility for repairs

25-Aug-2005

QWe took over a pub earlier this year which was quite run down and for most of that time the roof has been leaking. We have asked about this many...

New crew aboard Ye Olde Ferrie

25-Aug-2005

A waterside 15th-century freehold inn on the banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire has changed hands. The Ye Olde Ferrie Inne, which lives up to...

Managed sector working harder for profit

25-Aug-2005

Changing forces in the managed sector mean that operators are having to work harder to turn in profits from big, costly sites. The number of managed...

The Publican Property Conference to address key issues

24-Aug-2005

Smoking, licensing, licensee recruitment and red tape are the major issues faced by the pub industry today. For anyone who runs and owns pubs these...

Urbium shares leap in wake of Electra's offer

18-Aug-2005

by The PMA Team Tiger Tiger operator Urbium has received an indicative offer of more than £10 per share from private-equity firm Electra Partners....

Moirs work

18-Aug-2005

their magic In just over a month, John and Maggie Moir upped turnover by more than £7,000 a week at the Cock Inn and are keen for yet more progress....

Notifying a change of pub

18-Aug-2005

QBoth my wife and I have already obtained our new personal licences, which come in two parts: one is a plastic card and the other is a piece of...

City tourism push in wake of terror attacks

18-Aug-2005

by John Harrington A multi-million-pound campaign is on its way to lure visitors back to London following last month's bomb attacks. It comes as many...

Brothers hailed as heroes for saving pub

18-Aug-2005

Two brothers have come to the rescue of a Cotswold pub once threatened by redevelopment plans under former owners fashion guru George Davies and his...

All these licences are a major drain on cash flow

18-Aug-2005

I have been a licensee for more than 16 years two years as a manager, 11 as a tenant, and the rest as freehold owner of my pub. Every week the cost...

Ashes to ashes?

18-Aug-2005

Wales is preparing to say goodbye to smoking in licensed premises, but will the small Welsh pub survive? TONY HALSTEAD reports It's impossible to...

Gastro pioneer is on the market

18-Aug-2005

The Havelock Tavern, which is one of the pioneers of the gastro-pub concept in London, is up for grabs for the first time in almost a decade. Owners...

Fuller's snaps up four London gastros

18-Aug-2005

London brewer Fuller's has bought four freehold London gastro pubs in a private sale. The pubs, purchased for an undisclosed sum, are the Pilot in...

Former jockey puts Manor back in race

18-Aug-2005

The Manor Inn at Cockerham in Lancaster has re-opened following a substantial refurbishment. World class jockey, Frankie Dettori, was guest of...

A Canterbury tale

11-Aug-2005

The trade forced local authorities to back down when it recently won a landmark High Court victory over Canterbury's over-zealous interpretation of...

Hundreds fight to stop sale of pub for housing

11-Aug-2005

by Tony Halstead More than 700 people are fighting to stop Punch Taverns selling off a West Yorkshire pub in a proposed £1.5m property deal. A...

Are top flight professional soccer players overpaid?

11-Aug-2005

Anita Adams The Golden Slipper, York 'Yes, they are overpaid and probably under-worked. If they earn their pay, fair enough, but I think these...

Couple take reins of Hare

11-Aug-2005

& Hounds A couple from Berkshire have taken on a popular freehold in Hempstead near Gresham's School, founded in 1555 by former Lord Mayor of...

Plough's yields are on the rise

11-Aug-2005

The East Sussex pub has reaped a productive first year, but its licensees seek more growth. EWAN TURNEY reports The Plough had been a private house...

Relocation show helps pair find 'perfect pub'

11-Aug-2005

by Ewan Turney A mother and daughter have found their perfect freehold pub with the help of Channel 4's Relocation, Relocation TV show. The pair,...

RICS to examine rent calculation

11-Aug-2005

by Ewan Turney The co-founder of the Freedom for Pubs Association (FFPA) is hopeful that significant progress can now be made in calculating fairer...

Wish you were here

11-Aug-2005

David and Tricia Smith wanted to create 'the sort of place we'd look for if we were on holiday. And, following a £200,000 refurb, the Bickley Mill...

Herald Inns plans to revamp Brannigans late-night chain

04-Aug-2005

by Tony Halstead Lancashire-based Herald Inns & Bars has embarked on a major investment programme aimed at revamping its late-night bar chain...

'Wall of money' chasing freehold property

04-Aug-2005

Restaurant and pub property agent Davis Coffer Lyons has claimed a 'wall of money is now chasing freehold property acquisitions in the sector. The...

Time was finally called on Slug & Lettuce operator SFI Group

04-Aug-2005

It came as no big surprise when SFI Group slid into administration last month. This was a company that had been in intensive care since late 2002...

Turnover takes a tumble

04-Aug-2005

Newcomers to the trade are investing to accumulate far more than their more experienced counterparts as licensees struggle to halt sliding turnover...

New Camra initiative to halt rise in pub closures

04-Aug-2005

by John Harrington The number of pubs that are permanently closed every month has risen from 20 to 26 in the past five years, according to new...

Interpub to convert warship in £10m plan

04-Aug-2005

by Ewan Turney The Royal Navy's longest serving warship is set to become one of the biggest licensed hospitality retail spaces in the country....

Refrigeration - Tried and Tested

01-Aug-2005

The Harbour Inn in Southwold, Suffolk, has achieved energy savings, faster customer service and reduced staff costs after installing a VariCool unit...

Trade Secrets - A Hoste of Ideas - The Hoste Arms,Burnham Market, Norfolk

01-Aug-2005 By Max Gosney

This month, Max Gosney talks to Paul Whittome proprietor at the Hoste Arms, in Burnham Market, Norfolk Rise of the patio heater I saw them whilst I...