INSANE: How a £40,000 Exit Bill Can Turn Your Retirement into a Nightmare
For many tied publicans, the day they hand back the keys should be a celebration. Instead, it often becomes a financial...
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The FREE Trick to Spotting “Ghost Profits” in Your Pubco’s Rent Assessment
When your Business Development Manager (BDM) drops a Rent Assessment Proposal (RAP) on your bar, it usually looks like an...
The March 31st Deadline That Lets Scottish Tenants Fire Their Pubco Beer Tie
For decades, tied publicans in Scotland have watched their counterparts in England and Wales navigate a Pubs Code that,...
The INSANE 3-Word Clause in Your Lease That Could Bankrupt You (And How to Fix It)
As a pub owner, you’re used to managing risks—dodgy barrels, staff who don’t show up on a Sunday morning, or a sudden...
The 5 “User Clauses” That Will Bankrupt
You read the Rent figure. You missed the sentence that makes your business illegal. You found the perfect venue. The rent...
Dilapidations Explained: How to Avoid the £40,000 Exit Bill
Why "It was like that when I moved in" is the most expensive sentence in the English language. It is the happiest day of...
MRO vs Tied: The Mathematical Truth (2026 Edition)
Why "Cheap Rent" might be costing you £35,000 a year. If you are negotiating a lease, your Business Development Manager...
Thinking of taking your PubCo to court? Read this
You’ve hit a brick wall with your Pub Company. The Business Development Manager (BDM) isn't listening. You threaten to...
How to Calculate Shadow Rent: The Secret Formula to Beating the PubCo
Here is the biggest lie in the industry: "The rent is based on the property." In reality, if you are a good operator, the...
The MRO Gamble: What Does an Independent Assessor Really Cost? (And How to Avoid Paying)
So, you’ve rejected the Pub Company's MRO (Market Rent Only) offer. You’re at a stalemate. The next step is appointing...
Pub Rent Review Solicitor Fees: Why Checking Your Lease Costs £1,500 (And How to Do It for £29)
You’ve received a new lease proposal or a rent review memorandum. It is 60 pages long. It is written in dense legal...
The Real Cost of Pubs Code Legal Advice: Why You’re Paying £300 for an Email
You’re staring at a Rent Assessment Proposal that could bankrupt you. You know it’s wrong. You know the Pub Company is...
UK Pub Licence Guide: Costs, Rules & Fast Approval
So, you've got the dream: pulling the perfect pint, fostering a buzzing atmosphere, and becoming the heart of your...
Landlord’s Guide to UK Pub Licensing (2025 Update)
Running a successful UK pub is about more than just pulling pints and creating a welcoming atmosphere; it's also about...
UK Personal Licence (APLH) 2025 Guide for Landlords
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Get Licensed Review (Best Option for UK Pub Licence Exam?)
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Best UK Personal Licence Training Providers (2025 Landlord Guide)
A pub landlord confidently holding a Personal Licence card, smiling. For any UK pub landlord or manager, understanding and...
APLH Personal Licence UK: How to Book Online (2025 Guide)
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UK Pub Licensing Laws Explained (Landlord Compliance 2025)
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Building Inclusive and High-Performing Pub Teams: Lessons from Teal Farm Pub
Running a pub in 2025 is about more than pouring pints and booking DJs. Landlords face rising costs, fierce competition,...