Business sales and retail property
We advise business owners, investors and property companies on the sale and acquisition of going concerns, retail premises and mixed-use buildings, with a long-term, institutional approach.
Who we work with
- Business owners preparing to sell their company
- Private investors and family offices looking for retail property
- Property companies and funds rotating or building a portfolio
- Retailers and operators looking for locations
What we do
- Valuation of the business, the premises and the commercial lease
- Search for buyers or assets, mainly off-market
- Confidential presentation, with no public listing
- Negotiation of price, warranties and handover conditions
- Coordination with your accountant, lawyer and notary through to completion
Our approach
Selling a business often involves the history of a company and its people. We handle it discreetly to protect customers, employees and the relationship with the landlord until the signing.
For investors, we assess the quality of the location, the lease and the tenant, in order to secure a sustainable yield.
Typical assignments
- Sale of a city-centre business
- Sale of retail premises let to a retailer
- Acquisition of a mixed-use building with shops and apartments
- Location search for an expanding retailer
Where we operate
Bordeaux, Paris, the Basque Country and major French cities. Spain and the main European cities for larger transactions.
Frequently asked questions
How can I sell a business without alerting customers?
We present your business anonymously, and in detail only to qualified buyers who have signed a confidentiality undertaking. Nothing is published.
What is the difference between a business and its premises?
The business (fonds de commerce in France) covers the activity itself: customers, lease rights, name and equipment. The premises are the property in which it operates. They can be sold together or separately.
How is a business valued?
The valuation reflects profitability, location, lease terms and sector practices. We prepare it with you and your accountant.
Do you advise investors in retail property?
Yes. We look for let premises that match your yield strategy and assess the strength of the tenant and the lease with you.
A conversation, in full confidence.
Before any formal engagement, let's take the time to talk. We listen to your strategy, ask the right questions and only move forward if the mandate makes sense for both of us.