GAMING AT RECORD VALUE – FOR NOW: FERRIER HODGSON

Ferrier Hodgson has issued commentary on the state of play in gaming, pondering what effect online and mobile gaming will have on venue values. The advent of ‘smart’ technology in phones and tablets has produced an incredible array of digital

BREXIT THREATENS PUB DISRUPTION VIA PEE-PATENT

June 23 will see Britons will vote whether or not to remain in the European Union (EU), threatening major disruption to British pubs and drinkers should ‘Brexit’ proceed. A positive vote by citizens of the UK to see Britain Exit

DOLPHIN HOTEL QUIETLY RESURFACES

After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin

SALE COULD SEE NEW LIFE FOR IMPERIAL HOTEL

One of Tamworth’s favourite watering holes has hit the market, with the vendor hedging bets on the future of the local landmark. Tamworth has a population around 48,000, and is located mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane. It is home to

HISTORIC FRASER COAST PUB ON MARKET

Maryborough historic Engineer’s Arms is up for sale following an extensive restoration by former local Councillor Anne Nioa. Maryborough is just south of Hervey Bay, and home to the ‘World’s Greatest Pub Crawl’, attracting thousands of locals and visitors to

ACCC INVOLVEMENT IN BIG BEER BATTLES CONTINUES

Following a positive ruling on Australia’s part in the beer global mega-merger, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is still unhappy about tap contracts and craft brewers. Last month the ACCC gave the green light to a $145 billion

LANTERN EXITS SUNSHINE STATE

ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group reports it is on track to turn around, now listing its final Queensland pub as per its strategic divestment of non-core assets. Last week it put to market its freehold interest of Cairns’ iconic Courthouse Hotel,

BALMAIN OVERHAULS AND TOPS OFF TOWN HALL

Balmain Pub Group has announced the re-opening and “complete change” of its newly acquired Town Hall Hotel. Following the $7 million purchase of the prominent corner pub in February, Balmain Pub Group (BPG) owners Nick Wills and Warren Livingstone had

ALE REVEALS LATEST PORTFOLIO VALUATION JUMP

The original ALH landlord has posted its half-yearly property results, demonstrating why the hotel market continues to attract hungry investment. Listed entity ALE (ASX: LEP) reports the value of its portfolio of 86 freeholds grew by a healthy 10 per