Property

ROYAL WYONG SOLD TO THE BAYFIELDS

Posted on October 14th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Generational hoteliers the Bayfields have taken the expansive Royal Hotel in Wyong from a syndicate of Frank Arangio and Pat Gurr, as the region’s appeal increasingly reflects its proximity to Sydney. The Royal overlooks arterial thoroughfare the Pacific Highway, adjacent

AVC TANGOS WITH HELLIWELL

Posted on October 14th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has struck up a new partnership in Queensland, executing a multi-venue sale swap with local family-owned group Helliwell Hospitality. Following approval by the ACCC last month AVC is taking over operations at Helliwell’s Stock Exchange Hotel in

WATERING HOLE GOES AGAIN IN COOKS HILL

Posted on October 12th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Industry veterans Ashton Waugh and Ben Lawler have teamed up again on another Cooks Hill pub, taking the keys to the Cricketers Arms Hotel. Set on a 933sqm site, the pub incorporates public bar, bistro, gaming room with 11 machines

REDCAPE BOLSTERS COASTAL PORTFOLIO WITH CAVES BEACH

Posted on October 9th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape Hotel Group has gone coastal, acquiring Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows in Lake Macquarie from the Gravanis brothers’ Oscars Hotels. Caves Beach Hotel resides on nearly a full hectare of unobstructed oceanfront in the popular and growing seaside precinct,

RSL RAMS HOME SALE TO HEMMES

Posted on October 9th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
RSL NSW has completed its $19 million “flash sale” of former sub-branch headquarters The Barracks to hospitality juggernaut Merivale – ahead of schedule – after a special resolution and new members’ voting rights nullified. The Barracks, at 5-7 Barrack St,

BILL YOUNG PLAYS TO EPPING GROWTH

Posted on October 7th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Northern Sydney icon the Epping Hotel has been acquired by Wallaby-turned-leading hotelier Bill Young, looking to capitalise on its connectivity and potential in a growth corridor. The large-format pub is a landmark of the area, built in 1928. It holds

WALKERS STEP INTO NORTH SYDNEY LEGACY

Posted on October 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
North Shore landmark the North Sydney Hotel, aka Percy’s, has been sold by long-time owners the Davis’ to Kent Walker’s Lesday as the precinct approaches re-entry into the rugby league rodeo. Situated on upper Miller Street, across from North Sydney

TWO TOWNSVILLE SALES AND AN EXIT FOR REDCAPE

Posted on September 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape has further tweaked the portfolio, divesting two pubs in Townsville to the Queensland-based Falvey family as its rolls capital into upgrades and acquisitions where it sees its opportunity. The MA Financial hospitality fund has parted with the Hermit Park

AVC TAKES TWO IN THE SUNSHINE

Posted on September 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has further consolidated its outlook in the Sunshine State, acquiring two prominent licensed venues from the same private operator. Both considered local landmarks, AVC is taking over operations at Bartlett’s Tavern in Rockhampton and the Black Nugget

RYANS SECURE MALOUF ROYALTY

Posted on September 16th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Industry stalwarts the Ryan family have tempted the Malouf family with an offer they couldn’t refuse for the landmark Royal Oak Hotel in roaring Double Bay. Since 1873 the Royal Oak has held a strategic position at the epicentre of