Now Covid is out the way, we should all be fine… but wait.
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It is about time that we, as an industry, review the process of lease conveyancing. It is a paramount part to our industry yet seems to prolong and delay the possibility of job creation, rents for landlords and further business expansion. We are currently facing a lose-lose situation, one that results in law firms billing more fees and the combined frustration of both parties.
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Drive thru’ restaurants are not new. McDonalds pioneered the trend in the UK in 1986, and was soon joined by Burger King, Pizza Hut and KFC, all of whom have had a long-term presence. More recently, the likes of Starbucks and Costa have entered the fray, providing the public with ever more choice and convenience.
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How great was it to see the shutters came up on those pubs and restaurants when the government signalled that outdoor eating and drinking was possible again. Early winners as a result of re-opening were JD Wetherspoon, Primark and the local barbers, of course.
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Since the first lockdown just over 12 months ago, we have seen a major shift in eating habits. The fast forward towards tech-based deliveries, for example, was welcomed and now firmly a part of our lifestyles, despite Deliveroo’s IPO being a disaster. Speaking from personal experience, I welcomed with open arms a well-earned break from home cooking and washing up.
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Once again, we are standing on a precipice. This time, however, the drop is even greater. While we wait to see what ‘data not dates’ really means, the re-opening roadmap is just one part of what the industry needs. Cash, clarity and confidence are what everyone is calling for, not soundbites, kite flying and misinformation.
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