When a licence has value of its own
Depending on the licence type and the market, a liquor licence can carry value beyond the premises it attaches to. We assess whether — and how much — for the specific licence and location, rather than assuming one way or the other.
Licences we value
- Hotel and general (on-licence) authorities
- On-premises and function licences
- Packaged liquor / bottle-shop licences
- Club licences and associated authorisations
When you need one
- Licence transfers and venue sales
- Financing and security
- Partnership, shareholder and family-law disputes
- Financial reporting
Our approach
We assess the licence against market evidence and its contribution to the venue's earnings, and where the purpose requires it, apportion between property, business/goodwill and the licence — on a clear, defensible basis.
Common questions
Is a liquor licence worth anything on its own?
It depends on the licence type and jurisdiction. In some markets a licence carries separately-identifiable value; in others most of its worth is embedded in the going-concern venue. We assess which applies to yours.
Do you separate the licence from the property and business?
Where the purpose requires it, yes — we apportion between the property, the business and goodwill, and the licence.
Which states do you cover?
Australia-wide; the rules and market for licences vary by state and we value accordingly.