Pub licence prices ‘not hit by ban’

Neans McSweeney

More people than ever want to get into the industry and anyone who wants to can now do so, provided they have the necessary planning and can get their hands on a licence, according to John Young of Young’s Auctioneers.

“The smoking ban in particular is a major topic in the media. It will come in and that is that. It’s a culture thing and we have to change. It’s not having an impact on licence sales and as many as ever are changing hands.