Blogs
Thought provoking and relevant, our blog has regular insight into all our sectors

Does the removal of PDRs for pubs mean an end to ACVs?
Following the Government's decision to scrap permitted development rights for pubs, Simon Chaplin, Head of Pubs & Restaurants - London discusses the impact that this may have on the industry.
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What potential buyers are looking for in your dental practice
When considering the sale of your dental practice, Simon Hughes, Managing Director - Medical explains what costs will be analysed by potential purchasers and valuers to help determine what the business is really worth.
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The hostel market and its growing investor appeal
Following the announcement of Queensgate Investments' acquisition of Generator Hostels, Anna Friedrich, Senior Consultant in our Hotel Consultancy team explores the future of the sector and why it's increasingly being put on the investor map.
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A view from the panel at PUB17
Simon Chaplin, Head of Pubs & Restaurants - London was invited to sit on a panel discussion at PUB17 last month. Here are his reflections from one of the biggest industry trade shows on the calendar.
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Childcare business owners: the importance of understanding security of tenure
Thinking about buying your first childcare business or planning an exit? Sophie Willcox, Business Agent in our Childcare & Education team explains the importance of knowing if your property has security of tenure.
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The new Quality Payment Scheme - a mixed reaction from the pharmacy industry
Jassi Sunner, Business Agent in our Medical team, explores the reaction to the funding changes in the pharmacy industry from existing operators and potential buyers.
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The Year of the Rooster brings investment from the Far East
Chinese New Year fell on 28th January, with a fortnight of festivities culminating with the Lantern Festival on 11th February. Hopefully this will cast some light on the likely trends which we will encounter in this the year of the “Rooster".
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Why pub buyers should be heading south in 2017
2017 looks set to bring more activity for the pub sector, particularly in the southern counties of Hampshire and Surrey which maintain their appeal to a multitude of both new and experienced buyers.
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Tesco and Booker: changes ahead for independent retailers?
When Tesco announced its proposed merger with Booker, it also revealed what could be the biggest shake up of the convenience store sector this decade, here Steve Rodell, Managing Director - Retail, at Christie & Co looks at the implications for the retail sector.
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The return of confidence in the children's home market
During 2017, a noted increase in press coverage on the specialist childcare sector has been seen with a number of news reports focusing on the experiences of children within the care system and how they are – or are not? – supported.
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