Helix Property Advisors has confirmed that it has purchased two prime London leisure portfolios from Blackstone for a total of £34,980,000, reflecting a net initial yield of £4.14%. The first portfolio “Portfolio 2”, purchased for £17,350,000 on behalf of Harmsworth Pension Funds Trustees Limited, comprises eight freehold public houses in prime London locations all let to … [Read more...]
Asian Curry Awards 2015 open for nominations
Lovers of Asian food now can nominate their favourite restaurants for the fifth Asian Curry Awards (ACA). The awards are open to all Indian, Bangladeshi and Asian restaurants in Britain, including Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian, that have been trading for at least 12 months and have a minimum 4-star hygiene rating, with a plan to boost this to 5 stars. The winners … [Read more...]
Carlsberg UK grows ‘crafted’ range of beers
Carlsberg UK has grown its Crafted portfolio of craft and speciality beers for 2015, with the range increasing to 39 beers, each handpicked to help the UK on-trade capitalise on the growing demand for craft and speciality beers. The portfolio has been sourced through Carlsberg UK’s third party partners and the Carlsberg Group global portfolio and includes lagers, bitters, … [Read more...]
The Stable, Faucet Inn and Nandos for Southampton’s art complex
As the new arts complex in Southampfor’s Cultural Quarter sheds its scaffolding, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has confirmed three additional tenants for the scheme’s retail element. The three brands - The Stable, Faucet Inn Ltd and Nandos - join previously announced tenant Tapas Barcelona. Simon Armstrong, Project Director at Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, said four … [Read more...]
Muckrach Country House Hotel recaptures former glory
More luxury has been brought to the Cairngorm National Park, now Muckrach Country House Hotel has opened its doors. Since January 2014, the award winning Cowap family from Cheshire has restored this beautiful Victorian shooting lodge from the bare bones of a soulless granite building into an opulent and lively hotel where contemporary meets Victoriana and where guests are … [Read more...]