The Regent Beach Street Deal FAQs 1 — Reopen the RegentWho owns the Regent? A The freehold of the Regent was sold to James Wallace and Mark Digweed in 2011 by Dover District Council. They paid the low price of £385,000 on the understanding the building was restored to a cinema, which is controlled by a covenant. https://www.reopentheregent.com/faqs