2017 RESULTS PROPHETIC FOR A-GRADE A-REIT ALE

The biggest landlord to Australia’s biggest publican reports strong half-yearly results, boding well for the industry and commercial interests. Listed A-REIT ALE (ASX: LEP) released end of 2017 results Wednesday, showing distributable profit down slightly (three per cent) but distributions

MONTAGUE SOLD AS RETREAT BECKONS

With one on the market, the Fermanis family has taken an unsolicited offer on title to its Montague Hotel on a tight Victorian return. Recently listing its Abbottsford pub, the Fermanis’ were approached off-market to sell their quaint corner pub

INVESTORS SHEDDING LAMBTON PARK

A group of Sydney-based investors has listed the Lambton Park Hotel in suburban Newcastle, as they shift focus onto their Sydney pub. The two-storey red-brick incorporates a public bar, quality food offering, 15 gaming machines and eight accommodation rooms on

POLICE RELEASE IMAGES IN PURSUIT OF ‘JACKPOT BANDITS’

Queensland Police have released further information and an image of a man, in the pursuit of the so-called “Jackpot Bandits” linked to the armed robbery of multiple late-night hotels. Detectives from Operation Quebec Point report they have linked the bandits

NSW REGULATORS CRASH AND BURN WOULD-BE NIGHTCLUB

After a series of stings and successful bid to revoke their licence, Liquor & Gaming has successfully convicted and fined the owners of Soho on Darby of abusing their primary service conditions. Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) inspectors attended Newcastle

COLES TO EXIT NSW PUBS WITH NORTHLAKES LISTING

Wesfarmers’ Coles is looking to exit the NSW pub game, listing the Central Coast’s Northlakes Tavern as it focuses on off-premise-heavy Queensland. Coles and Woolworths have been feeling the squeeze in the retail world in the wake of Aldi’s influence,

WARMING LISTING HOT ADELAIDE PUB PROPERTY

The freehold of Adelaide’s stunning Sarries and offices have come to market, as the city welcomes widespread development. The landmark corner Saracens Head hotel, known as Sarries, has stood on Carrington Street since 1873, the elegant two-storey stone pub and

PANANIA RUNS WITH PUB LEGACY

Mark Malloy is leveraging his sporting connections to help his Panania Hotel become a beacon in community engagement. [caption id="attachment_12279" align="alignright" width="223"] Hosted by Panania Hotel, 6 July[/caption] Since purchasing the south-western suburban in mid-2015, Malloy has gone about reviving