"Why you must think about leaving long before you've served your first pint."

"When it comes to rent renewals it's wise to know what your peers are paying. Here's how to find out."

"As with most things, success ultimately comes down to doing your homework."

"The sector is evolving, with pubs increasingly appearing in new types of spaces."

"Tenants are entitled to a new lease when the old one expires, unless certain circumstances are in play."

"The appetite for eating out remains strong in the North West."

"F&B is part of a new emphasis on 'differentiation', as urban hotels aim to enhance the local area."

"The way in which pubs are assessed has not kept pace with the changing market."

"The key challenge for anyone wanting to buy a pub this year will be finding available premises."

"Adapting the legislation in a few simple ways would mean tied tenants were no worse off than free-of-tie tenants."