LEADING North-west commercial property specialists Kings Business Transfer is toasting its latest arrival. The Bury-based company has appointed licensed trade consultant Gordon Hume to spearhead its drive to go nationwide.

Partner Gerry Murphy said: "We have built up a strong reputation in the North over the past eight years and now we are looking to spread the Kings name across the country.

"Gordon's appointment is a real coup for the company because he has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the licensed trade."

Gordon, who lives in Belmont, is a former business development manager with Whitbreads.

"Kings have become well established in the region and I'm looking forward to developing their service nationwide," he said.

"Put simply, my job is to find people for pubs and pubs for people.

"Quite often when people are looking to buy a pub they don't know where to turn to for advice and it's important that they have a clear understanding of what they are taking on."