Landlords set to challenge Caffe Nero rescue deal in court

Landlords set to challenge Caffe Nero rescue deal in court after bosses reject Issa brothers’ takeover approach By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 23:08 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 23:08 GMT, 1 December 2020 Caffe Nero’s rescue deal faces a legal challenge from landlords after bosses rejected a late takeover approach from … Read more

Landlords in Wales demand to see scientific evidence behind ‘devastating’ booze ban 

Welsh pubs and breweries have today demanded to see ‘scientific evidence’ that coronavirus is being spread in pubs and restaurants.  Beleaguered landlords are facing yet another blow as Wales is plunged into lockdown again, just weeks after restrictions were lifted.   But now bosses have issued rallying cry and want the Welsh government to provide ‘proof’ … Read more

Viewers ‘heartbroken’ as struggling landlords sob in Saving Britain’s Pubs

Viewers’ hearts broke last night for two owners of struggling pubs who were seen breaking down in tears at the news of the first national lockdown in Saving Britain’s Pubs. One revealed she had taken just £140 in three days in March, before the onset of the restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19.   The … Read more

I thought Boris Johnson was looking out for landlords like me… but not any more, says ADAM BROOKS

Just when we pub landlords were hoping a busy Christmas might salvage our industry following a succession of crippling restrictions, it transpired yesterday that once again we are being thrown to the wolves for no good scientific reason. Yes, the second lockdown may be coming to an end. But Boris Johnson‘s grim new tier system … Read more

Corporate landlords muscle into rental market: What will it mean for the market and tenants?

For many years the Government has indicated it would like to see the UK’s private rented sector ‘professionalised’.  That meant more, large scale landlords funded by pension scheme money and companies with a long-term view providing consistent service to tenants, and fewer private landlords with just one or two properties in their ownership.   The reduction … Read more

Pub landlords celebrate last-minute reprieve as major breweries slash rents during winter lockdown

Dozens of pub landlords are celebrating a last-minute reprieve today as major breweries including Greene King and Adnams have slashed rents during the winter lockdown. Greene King, the UK’s largest pub retailer, and Stonegate Pub Company both confirmed charges for tenants will be reduced to 10 per cent. Meanwhile Adnams, which owns seventy pubs across … Read more

Rents in London drop as landlords feel the coronavirus squeeze

London landlords are feeling the full force of Covid-19 with many being forced to slash rents amid a glut of available properties. Rents in the capital fell for the seventh consecutive month in September, according to data from Hamptons International. Aneisha Beveridge, head of research at Hamptons International, said: ‘London was the only region in … Read more

Takeaway drinks BANNED under second lockdown – as landlords say beer will be tipped down drain

Any beer left in pub cellars when pubs are forced to close for a second lockdown will have to be ‘tipped down the drain’, pub bosses warned, as it emerged restrictions are set to include a ban on selling takeaway pints.   Under the new regulations, which come into effect on Thursday, pubs and bars will … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Pub landlords set up marquees so people can meet ‘outside’

With many parts of Britain now under local lockdowns preventing friends from different households meeting indoors, pubs across the country are having to come up with ingenious methods to get people to visit. And these photographs show how venues are turning to marquees and teepees with heaters to follow Covid-19 rules and ensure those living in … Read more

Clarks enters talks with landlords over plan to shut 50 stores

Clarks enters talks with landlords over plan to shut 50 stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of new reduced rent deal based on turnover at each branch Clarks could shut 50 of its 345 stores as footwear retailer battles to survive Footwear retailer in talks with landlords about shop closures and rent … Read more