Providing specialist advice on restaurants and other licensed properties, RPAS discussed a number of issues at the forum, including the increasing competition in the London restaurant sector, particularly at the higher end of the scale, while Matt Hermer, managing director of Ignite Group, which own Cocoon, gave a talk focusing on the vital role property plays in his business.

RPAS members include surveyors and agents who promote the interest of both leisure operators and landlords throughout the UK via regular events, including seminars and discussion forums. Details: www.rpas.org.uk