Running throughout the month of August, the UK Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme offered diners up to £10 off their meals to encourage a return to dining out. Architects of the scene banked on a maximum savings of £10 per person being adequately tantalising to get everyone out and eating. And it was: throughout the month of August, we gobbled 100 million subsidised meals (not us here at Blue Door—we did help—but UK residents in total). That’s more than 1.5 meals each. Boy, were we helpful! Or were we?

Over the last few weeks, we’ve discussed the toll COVID-19 is taking on the retail sector, and, more specifically, the knock-on effect of the lockdown and economic recession on the commercial real estate sector.

This week, we begin our foray into other sectors that have particular relevance to clients and friends of Blue Door Property Guardians.

And where else to start but the pub? Whether you own one, run one, or patronise one, there’s a pub close to your heart that may not see out the year.

Last week, we explored the impact that COVID-19 has had on the UK’s retail sector. This week, we’re looking at the knock-on effect that the retail catastrophe has had on the commercial property industry.