Tenants warned to insist on written agreements with pubcos
05-Nov-2001
Tenants and lessees have been warned that they could lose their businesses if they do not insist on a written agreement with pub operators.The...
Famous Glasgow pub to be demolished
26-Oct-2001
One of Glasgow's most famous pubs is to be demolished after the partial collapse of the building next to it.Granny Black's in Candleriggs in the...
Flood misery hits pub trade
26-Oct-2001
Heavy rain in East Anglia forces licensees to closeLess than a year after flooding forced many pubs to close, severe rain has again affected the...
Property market sees blurring of pubs, bars and cafés
23-Oct-2001
'Cash-rich' pub-goers demand more from a night outThe difference between pubs, restaurants, bars and cafés - particularly in the property market -...
Property boom as pubcos head north of the border
17-Oct-2001
Low interest rates and pub companies moving north of the border are two of the reasons for the licensed property trade enjoying a boom time at the...
Rebirth of the traditional pub as demand for the "old-school" outlet rises.
02-Oct-2001
Agents say demand for the 'old school' outlet is risingThe traditional local pub is back in fashion for those looking to buy outlets, according to...
New Bradford leisure development a boost to pub business
26-Sep-2001
A new leisure development in the centre of Bradford in Yorkshire is attracting a great deal of interest.The new 280,000sq ft Leisure Exchange...
Wetherspoon outlet uses heated lighting to make most of garden
19-Sep-2001
Summer may be over, but new JD Wetherspoon outlet, the Capitol, in Forest Hill, South London, has converted its garden into a year-round feature.The...
Turnover up and losses down for Christie Group
19-Sep-2001
Advising major pub operators on high profile acquisitions and sales contributed a large amount to licensed property agent Christie & Co's parent...
Popular locals go under the hammer in rare auction
04-Sep-2001
Two rural pubs, both of which are being sold in unusual circumstances, have gone on the market to be sold at auction.The White Hart Inn in Bodmin,...
Property boom in East Anglia
29-Aug-2001
Buyers moving away from London spark sales growthEast Anglia is the latest part of the country to experience a licensed property boom, according to...
Cracking down on drugs
02-Aug-2001
Drug use on the premises is a danger to your staff, your customers and your livelihood. Drug training specialist Bill Fox looks at ways you can...
Sunderland pub site to be turned into drive-through McDonald's
01-Aug-2001
Controversial plans have been approved for a £1m drive-through McDonald's restaurant on the site of one of Sunderland's best-known pubs.The Double...
Cardiff sees boost in pubs and bars
31-Jul-2001
The success of the new Millennium Stadium in Cardiff has seen a huge explosion of new pubs and bars in the Welsh capital, according to licensed...
Cost of leases still on the up
31-Jul-2001
Leasehold pub sale sparks confidence in the marketWith property prices continuing to rise all over the country, it comes as no surprise to discover...
Former lunatic asylum to be developed into leisure complex
18-Jul-2001
A former lunatic asylum may not sound like the most appealing of buildings to develop into a pub or restaurant, but a redevelopment opportunity in...
Branded bars on the decline
18-Jul-2001
High Street development at saturation, says reportThe influx of branded bars into the high street could be at an end, according to a recent report on...
Letting rooms
01-Jul-2001
Pub accommodation is undergoing a renaissance, with regional brewers investing heavily in letting rooms. John Porter offers advice for licensees...
Still no end to country crisis
19-Jun-2001
Forum highlights long-term foot-and-mouth effectsThe full impact of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has yet to be felt on the property market,...
Investment set to revitalise Newcastle's 'Pink Triangle'
11-Jun-2001
New investment is set to revitalise Newcastle's "Pink Triangle", the area around Westmorland Road, George Street and Waterloo Street.Nigel Westwood,...
Bloomingtgreat!
07-Jun-2001
Hot weather brings a big profit boost for pubs with gardens. Here, we looks at ways of getting to grips with the great outdoors.Nature is a wild...
Wise investement can make your garden pay
07-Jun-2001
Whatever your budget, an imaginative investment can make your garden pay.Understandably, some publicans are reluctant to invest in their garden when...
Protest success for Dorset pub
04-Jun-2001
A Dorset pub could be saved from closure following a bid to have it declared a building of local importance.The 188-year-old Beehive in Lilliput near...
Fire prevention
30-May-2001
Protecting your business from the risk of fire and having an emergency plan in place should the worst happen are essential aspects of safely running...
Changing rooms - pubcos and brewers in the hotel game
02-May-2001
This is not the best time to be a hotelier. The foot-and-mouth crisis has slashed bookings in rural areas and scared off American tourists who are...
Searching for the pub of your dreams?
21-Mar-2001
Andrew Turzynski, senior business manager at commercial mortage lenders First National takes a cool look at the financial implications of buying a...
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...