Real Estate

GANLEY GRABS WINDSOR CASTLE AND CARLTON CLUB

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Two Melbourne pubs that recently slipped into the hands of administrators have been rescued by the Irish-flavoured Ganley Group, demonstrating that good things “never die”. Late 2024 administrators Cor Cordis took control of the op-cos of the Carlton Club and

HARDIMANS LISTED AS THIELE PIVOTS

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Veteran Victorian Michael Thiele has listed his handsome nautical-themed Hardimans Hotel in Kensington, as he changes tack and sets a course for Carlton North. Originally named the Clarence Hotel, the Art Deco Hardimans Hotel was built in the late 1870s

ROYAL INGHAM SELLS AFTER 65 YEARS

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Capping more than six decades and multiple generations, the Quagliotto family has sold its beloved Royal Hotel in Ingham to dedicated local operators. The Royal was established in 1883 in the town centre of Ingham, roughly 110 kilometres north of

GOOD BEER OFFERS UP A REFRESHED HAROLD

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Good Beer is serving up The Harold of Forest Lodge, providing opportunity for a hands-on operator to capitalise on blue sky in a thriving inner west precinct. Set on a 579sqm stratum site, the old three-storey Harold Park Hotel was

NEW OWNERS BRING FRESH ENERGY TO BUNBURY ICON

Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Western Australia’s iconic Burlington Hotel, one of only four remaining Gold Rush pubs in Bunbury, is set to receive a new lease of life with new owners. This will be the first time in more than three decades that the

MOUSSI MOVES INTO MICAWBER

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Growing hospitality operator Julien Moussi has bought the renowned Micawber Tavern in Belgrave and plans to expand on its picturesque appeal through considered enhancement. The Irish-themed Tavern has been serving locals and visitors to the Yarra Ranges region for more

REDCAPE PICKS UP THE FLAGSTONE

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape continues its plunge into SEQ, purchasing the newly built Flagstone Tavern in Brisbane from pub developers Balmoral Hospitality Group. Set on a 3,975sqm site in the city’s bustling south-west development corridor, adjacent to a new Coles Shopping Centre, the

TOWN AND COUNTRY ON THE BLOCK

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The freehold of the former Town & Country Hotel in Sydney’s St Peters is being sold as a vacant possession, with ongoing accommodation rental income. Built in 1821, the iconic pub occupies a 730sqm lot on the prime corner of

MERIVALE PRECINCT PLANS FOR A MELBOURNE CARPARK

Posted on February 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality trailblazer Justin Hemmes has plunged Merivale into another major project, buying an ageing car park in the Melbourne CBD with plans to create an all-new multi-faceted entertainment precinct. Merivale has secured the purchase of Parkade, at 34-60 Little Collins Street,

INSOLVENCIES SPIKE AS SUMMER SETS

Posted on February 26th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Marking the cold end to fervent and optimistic summer trade, the month of February saw a succession of insolvencies and sorry locals. Early in the month Newcastle pub The Edwards closed without warning, leaving patrons shocked and upcoming event bookings