REDCAPE AND IRIS’ STRATEGIC SWAP
MA Financial’s Redcape Hotel Group has executed a major portfolio swap deal with Iris Capital, seeing Sydney assets exchanged for a clutch of pubs to the north and a cash settlement. Iris is offloading six established Hunter Region hotels, comprising
ROUGH DIAMOND OFFERED IN GOLD TOWN
A private investor is selling a Ballarat pub as a vacant freehold, heralding a rare opportunity in the heart of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional service hubs. The Market Square Hotel was opened at 9 Creswick Road, Ballarat Central in
WINTER EXPERIENCES BOOST PUB APPEAL
As hospitality venues continue to compete for guest attention, creating reasons for customers to stay longer and return more often has become just as important as the food and beverage offering itself. Rather than relying solely on traditional pub trade,
LABOR CONFERENCE BROACHES MORE GAMING REFORM
As a result of the NSW Labor Conference over the weekend, the state government is expected to make moves toward a proposal for new taxes and changes to gaming legislation in pubs and clubs. The Labor event took place 4-5
DIMATTINA PASSES YARCK TO LOCAL OPERATORS
Former Western Bulldogs player Paul Dimattina has sold his popular Yarck Hotel in Victoria’s popular north-east tourism corridor to a local and operator. Located on the Maroondah Highway in the state’s north-east, the Yarck Hotel is enroute to the renowned
LANCELIN COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SAVE ICONIC PUB
Residents of the coastal town of Lancelin have decided to take action themselves as ongoing beach erosion threatens one of the community's most recognisable landmarks. Located about 125 kilometres north of Perth, the popular holiday destination has seen its main
SIGNATURE SIGNS FOR GREENSBOROUGH
Changing hands for the first time in over three decades, the Thomas family have sold the imposing Greensborough Hotel in Melbourne to nationally acclaimed Signature Hospitality Group. The large-format two-storey pub resides on a substantial 1,360sqm high-profile corner around 17
COMMERCIAL DISPUTE ENDS 20-YEAR TAB PARTNERSHIP
Following Tabcorp’s (TAB) revision of retail wagering, many operators are now reconsidering their position with TAB. One significant failed relationship with TAB is the Comiskey Group, ending after twenty years. The Group’s previous agreement expired on 30 June this year,
IMPERIAL COWRA ON THE MARCH
The Morgans are divesting their destination pub in the NSW Central West, hanging the for sale sign at the Imperial Hotel Cowra to be closer to family. Located in the heart of Cowra’s main commercial precinct, the Imperial Hotel opened
CALEDONIAN AND PROPERTIES ON THE BLOCK
The Aroney family have listed their generational Caledonian Hotel in the thriving northwest NSW district of Narrabri following the passing of Vasilios ‘Bill’ Aroney. The Hotel occupies one of the most prominent sites in town, with 94 metres of dual
