Real Estate

SWIFT SALE FOR ICONIC MALPASS HOTEL

Posted on July 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise
An iconic North Queensland pub has changed hands just two weeks after hitting the market, with the Malpass Hotel snapped up by the owner-operators of Townsville Brewing Co, the Bredhauer family. Located on a prominent 4,292sqm corner site along the

OXFORD OF PETERSHAM RECEIVER SALE

Posted on June 26th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Renowned inner west watering hole the Oxford Tavern of Petersham is being sold as a blank canvas through receivers and managers. The landmark pub is set on an expansive 734sqm corner at the intersection of New Canterbury and Crystal Roads,

MERIVALE MAKES MOVES ON THE BARRACKS

Posted on June 26th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
After a period of consolidation, trailblazing Merivale has won bidding for a former RSL site in the Sydney CBD set to complement existing ambitious plans. The multi-level property formerly known as The Barracks at 5-7 Barrack St, previously home to

REDCAPE COLLECTS THE ARTHOUSE

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Ben McBeath’s colourful Arthouse Hotel operation in the Sydney CBD has been sold to MA Financial Group’s Redcape Hospitality. The handsome two-storey sandstone former gallery, set prominently in The Galleries retail precinct on Pitt Street, was redeveloped as a hospitality

GANLEY SCALES A TREE TO REVIVE THE CASTLE

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Acclaimed Melbourne publican Liam Ganley has emerged plans in hand, after a six-month battle with council, for a major rejuvenation of the rescued and beloved Windsor Castle Hotel. Ganley Group managing director Liam Ganley came to Australia in 2011 to

DOUGHERTY LEGACY WELCOMES WELCOME

Posted on June 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Culminating a history that stretches across more than a century and multiple generations, the stalwart Dougherty family have passed their beloved and historic Clocktower Hotel to Marty Short and partners as Welcome Hospitality. The family and extended connections have owned

MULPHA FLOATS THE COVE

Posted on June 17th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Major developer Mulpha has offered to market the renowned Cove Tavern, within the prestigious Sanctuary Cove Marine Village on the picturesque Gold Coast waterway. Cove Tavern is the only commercial hotel-licensed venue within the premier lifestyle destination of Sanctuary Cove,

MORRIS PASSES REVIVED JULATTEN TO LOCALS

Posted on June 17th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Billionaire Chris Morris has handed the freehold going concern of his Julatten Hotel to local private investors in a sweetheart deal to see it continue to serve its community. Julatten is a northern Queensland town of 1,100 residents, approximately 25

SHORT AND WELCOME HIT STEEL CITY

Posted on June 15th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Marty Short and Welcome Hospitality have invested in Newcastle landmark the Albion Hotel, in Wickham, looking to capitalise on growth and opportunities in town. The Albion was established in 1870, with the current building constructed by Tooths in 1922. It

RECYCLED PUBLIC PUBS RESOLD

Posted on June 15th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The unwinding of Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality group has further unfurled, with Annandale’s Empire and the South Bondi Hotel sold out of receivership again, along with Balmain’s shuttered Exchange. Mid-2025 Millinium Capital, led by Tom Wallace – a long-time friend