FTC is your french commercial real estate agency London & UK

Your french commercial real estate agency in London and the United Kingdom
Real estate experts to identify and secure the best premises
Tailor-made support from the feasibility study to the launch of your new venture
A full range of quality services and partners to make your project a success

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Your real estate and consulting partner for setting up your business successfully in London (and in the UK)

Professional real estate and business development support

French Touch Commercial (FTC), as a “boutique agency” and a french commercial real estate agency in London, is offering you tailor-made support for establishing or expanding your business in London and the United Kingdom.

Our in-depth knowledge of the London real estate market and our tried and tested approach will allow us to identify and secure your future offices, your restaurant or your shop, the choice of which is key for your success. Beyond the real estate side, your french commercial real estate agency in London offers support on all aspects of your project from the preparation of the business plan to the launch of your new venture.

Any questions? No matter the project – contact us! Our vocation is to support and help you no matter how long it takes. Our goal is to maximize your chances of success and speed up your project. The approach of our french commercial real estate agency in London is to build a trusting partnership with you.

*FTC was created in 2018 and is an integral part of the French Touch Properties group, a key real estate player for the expat community in London for more than 15 years.

* FTC. is a corporate member of the French Chamber of Great Britain

We will take care of everything !

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Prepare your project

Secure the best premises

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Discovering our services

We support our clients by offering them à la carte services around a project’s 3 main phases.

Phase 1: preparation of the project (business plan, budgets, market study etc.)

Phase2: research and acquisition of premises (on and off market research, negotiation, etc.)

Phase 3: guidance for opening (fit out and launch of the business)

To find out more about our french commercial real estate agency services in London by type of activity:

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Discovering the team

Our consultants come from various backgrounds but have all chosen the United Kingdom as their adopted country.

Seasoned entrepreneurs and real estate professionals from our french commercial real estate agency in London, all bilingual, they will know how to support you best in your projects.

DISCOVERING THE TEAM !

Testimonials

French Touch Properties has been able to combine two strong skills: firstly a strong capacity for “sourcing”, i.e. an ability to find premises that are not necessarily on the market, which makes it possible to find nuggets. And also a very good capacity for commercial and legal negotiation, which allows you to delegate part of the process to them with confidence. And incredibly efficient!

Ludovic & Mathilde Blanc Founders & CEO chez Blanc

FTP’s expertise proved to be crucial throughout the project because the issues are numerous: identification of properties, understanding of the market, dialogue with banks, real estate agencies, the council, English institutions, negotiation of lease conditions , etc It is really important to get help and reassurance from trusted professionals.

Jean-Christophe et Amandine Puget Founders & CEO chez Maison Puget

In record time, Aude found us the perfect and ideally located premises to open my first showroom in London. Many thanks to Ségolène, Aude, Sophie and the entire French Touch Properties team for their professionalism.

Vincent CoignetCEO L’Origine

Without this support we would not have been able to carry out our project, the steps to convince the owners, the contractual and regulatory stages are so different from those we know in France! French Touch accompanied us like a true partner, I highly recommend them and thank them warmly.

Marc Roussel Partner L’Origine

Having an outside person to accompany me in my project was essential in its realization.

I found at French Touch Commercial in general and at Antoine, what I recognize within a family business, and which means a lot to me, this human side.

FTC is obviously a great help that I recommend without hesitation!

Cédric BadelFounder & CEO chez SoFrench

Due to your measured approach and tenacity, trust in me and also the way in which you held your clients hand, I am pleased to say that we managed to get an amazing result for everyone involved.

I truly believe without our combined experience and measured approach, this deal would not have gone ahead. I would love to work with you again.

Gilles ElliottDirecteur chez SAVILLS

Listening, knowledge of the market, responsiveness.

Astrid GouilliardPresident of the group BIOGROUP

Case studies of our french commercial real estate agency in London

Opening a Bakery, a new success for “The French Market”

14 September 2023

Amaury, Alex, and Matthieu are three young successful entrepreneurs who have undertaken numerous projects in the past. Based in North London, they have successively created and developed the brands “Authentique” (restaurant/wine cellar), “The French Market”, and “The Tufnell Park Bakery”. As part of their efforts to expand The French Market, they approached French Touch Commercial to assist in their development and find new points of sale.

Ouvrir un business à Londres, le succès réussi pour Iris Galerie

French Touch Commercial supports Iris Galerie

2 May 2023

"Reveal the beauty of your Iris and transform your eye into a masterpiece." This is the promise of Iris Gallerie. This company, created by the founders of Yellow Korner, has been rapidly expanding across Europe. In just 2 years, the brand is already present in over 10 countries! And it's French Touch Commercial that Iris Galerie turned to for its expansion into the United Kingdom.

accompagnement ouverture boutiques londres - recherche point de vente Londres - Devanture de la boulangerie Maison Puget dans la rue Portobello du quartier de Notting Hill à Londres

Finding Premises for the Bakery Maison Puget.

2 May 2023

Jean-Christophe and Amandine Puget led a comfortable life in the Vosges region of France, where they managed four bakeries and employed about forty workers. However, they were looking for a new challenge and turned their attention to the United Kingdom. An experience in a foreign country, an English-speaking environment for their children, and the geographical proximity to France made London the perfect choice for them. They contacted French Touch Commercial to assist them in their project.

accompagnement ouverture boutiques londres - Vue intérieure d'un très beau local commercial pour la boutique L'origine à Londres

Finding premises for “L’Origine”

2 May 2023

Vincent Coignet used French Touch Properties twice as he was looking for houses (a returning customer is a happy customer!). He naturally sought French Touch Commercial assistance in his search for a showroom for L'Origine, a luxury parquet company.

Vue intérieure d'un restaurant cosy, moderne et chaleureux à Londres

Acquisition of a restaurant in London

1 November 2022

A French restaurant group wanted to expand in the United Kingdom and open their first restaurant in London. Not willing to commit to a building site, they mandated French Touch Commercial as commercial estate agent in order to find and negotiate a lease transfer.

Des bureaux très modernes, très lumineux et très blancs avec un grand openspace spacieux.

Acquisition of offices for Campings.com

1 November 2022

As part of its development in the United Kingdom, Campings.com called on French Touch Group not only to find accommodation for its employees but also to find offices that would be on a par with their ambitions.

Ouvrir une filiale au Royaume-Uni : Intérieur cosy du restaurant Mike & James, filiale d'un grand groupe à Londres

Feasibility study for the opening of a subsidiary in the United Kingdom

1 November 2022

Mike & James is a quality burger brand based in Chambery which offers a wide range of homemade products (burgers, milk shakes, salads). After opening a second point of sale, the founder wanted to replicate the concept in London but came up against his lack of knowledge of the British market and English legislation.

Devanture extérieure de la vitrine de la salle de kickboxing RYU KAI dans le quartier Nothing Hill à Londres

Opening of a premium kickboxing studio

3 February 2022

The negotiation of the premises was special insofar as the owner of the premises was a private landlord, which is relatively rare for London. It is always important to know who you are talking to as the levers of the negotiation are not the same. It is difficult to ask for a long period of free rent from a landlord who needs his rent to live on.

Vue extérieure de la vitrine du centre de vaccination Biogroup à Londres

Opening of COVID screening centres

3 February 2022

FTC supported Biogroup laboratories in their deployment. Intensive on and off market research enabled us to put forward to them numerous solutions for their centres.

créer un business à Londres : différents types de pain pétris dans la boulangerie bio Pierre Alix

Opening an organic bakery

3 February 2022

FTC supported the Boulangerie Pierre Alix both on the business plan side and in the search for premises.The few months spent working on the business plan allowed Pierre Alix to have a good understanding of the legal and tax framework.

Vue intérieure du restaurant crêperie La Petite Bretagne dans le quartier Hammersmith à Londres

Opening of a Breton “crêperie” restaurant

3 February 2022

As part of the brand's growth, La Petite Bretagne was looking at opening a new restaurant in new premises in order to arrange the space in accordance with their requirements.

Opening of a café & delicatessen shop

3 February 2022

As part of a career change, Cédric Badel wanted to develop in London a project that has been close to his heart for a long time: the opening of a delicatessen showcasing artisans and French products not currently available in the United Kingdom.

Des recherches de bureaux à Londres - Recherche de bureaux à Londres pour France Télévisions

Office search for the France Télévisions group

3 February 2022

As part of the expansion of their activities in London, France Télévisions called on FTC to find their new premises. France Télévisions UK had been in greater demand than ever since Brexit. They needed to be close to Buckingham Palace, the London community and 10 Downing Street.

Des recherches de bureaux à Londres - Chercher des bureaux à Londres pour le groupe Vinci

Market study in Birmingham for the VINCI Group

3 February 2022

FTC carried out in-depth market research which enabled Vinci to have an objective view of the office supply in Birmingham. We analysed the different districts as well as the different services on offer (traditional lease, managed offices, serviced offices etc.).

French Touch Commercial will accompanies you

From your business plan to the opening.

Shop, restaurant, offices, entrust us with your project!

CALL US ! WE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING !

Last publications from our french commercial real estate agency in London

Setting up a business in the United Kingdom: Challenges posed by the immigration system

14 September 2023

For businesses or entrepreneurs looking to expand in the United Kingdom, the successful start of the business is often associated with hiring the first employee or choosing the first commercial partner. Bringing in staff or management personnel, people who are familiar with the company's culture who possess the required expertise to grow the company is crucial to any business plan targeting expansion in the UK.

The different stages of a commercial lease

2 May 2023

Following our first article on the different types of commercial leases, we will now continue our series on commercial leases in the United Kingdom with a chronological approach to negotiation. How long does it take to sign a commercial lease? What are the different steps? Our experts will tell you all there is to know.

Un client signe le contrat de bail commercial que lui a proposé un agent immobilier à Londres

The various type of commercial leases in the UK

22 March 2023

Renting a commercial space is one of the most important commitments that a company or an entrepreneur will make both in terms of cost and the duration you are signing up to. It is therefore essential to know what you are getting yourself into.

Iris Galerie

4 January 2023

"Reveal the beauty of your Iris and transform your eye into a masterpiece". This is the promise of Iris Galerie. The company, created by the founders of Yellow Korner, has had a string of new shops opening in Europe. In barely 2 years, the brand is already present in more than 10 countries!

Ouvrir des bureaux à Londres : une équipe de fiscalistes et d'avocats appartenant à l'entreprise Lighthouse Law Firm

Napoleon against Brexit

4 January 2023

Have you, like Napoleon, always dreamt of conquering the UK, but Brexit has stopped you dead in your tracks? Unlike the Emperor, go for it and cross the Channel… but Be Prepared!

Un verre de bière anglaise qui est rempli auprès de la tireuse à bière d'un restaurant à Londres

Alcohol licensing in the UK

12 December 2022

There are around 50,000 pubs in England. Nicknamed the "local" they are a real institution in the UK where everybody meets for a drink. However, opening and managing one isn’t without constraints.

A guide to business rates

27 September 2022

When starting to look for business premises, location and rent are the 2 obvious criteria. It is very important though not to forget to take into account business rates, this notorious tax on commercial properties, which can quickly raise your overheads and jeopardize your company’s financial balance.

Vue extérieure de la façade de l'immeuble où la boulangerie Pierre Alix a trouvé son local commercial pour installer sa boutique.

Pierre Alix: the new bakery in Muswell Hill!

23 September 2022

Pierre and Florence tell us more about the bakery they opened last July in Muswell Hill.

Nicolas Antoine, Christophe Chambon et Antoine Detrie devant la devanture de la salle de kickboxing Ryu Kai de Notting Hill à Londres

Kick Boxing: Opening of a premium Dojo in Notting-Hill

28 April 2022

Business Story: From l’Origine to Kings Road – Chelsea

3 February 2022

The creation of “L’Origine” marks a major development for the company. It is not just a showroom but the launch of a boutique and a brand for professionals and individuals. Parquetry is an art. To create L’Origine, I carried out, for over a year, a tour of Europe in order to select the best producers.

Démarrer un business à Londres : l'histoire du pressing Blanc

The success story of the eco-friendly dry cleaning business, Blanc

3 February 2022

How do you get started opening an ecological dry cleaners in London? Why London? Was it easy to start a business in England?

France televisions is moving to London

3 February 2022

The FT Commercial (FTC) team was delighted to participate in the expansion of France Télévisions in London. France Télévisions UK had been in greater demand than ever since Brexit. They needed to be close to Buckingham Palace, the London community and 10 Downing Street. In short, be at the heart of the action. The complexity of the project shaped its interest.

Location d'une boutique à Londres pour la Maison Puget

The Maison Puget adventure

3 February 2022

This beautiful story begins for us in September 2017 when we met Amandine and Jean-Christophe Puget to help them find the shop that would host their London bakery and cake shop.

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Your french commercial real estate agency in London and the United Kingdom

Real estate experts to identify and secure the best premises

Tailor-made support from the feasibility study to the launch of your new venture

A full range of quality services and partners to make your project a success

Your real estate and consulting partner for setting up your business successfully in London (and in the UK)

Professional real estate and business development support

Discovering our services

Discovering the team

Testimonials

Case studies of our french commercial real estate agency in London

French Touch Commercial will accompanies you

Last publications from our french commercial real estate agency in London