On February 1st, KLM REAL ESTATE celebrated its 35 birthday.
Originally titled Kitchen La Frenais Morgan, the partnership first opened its doors on 1 February 1990 - the start of a significant recession. Despite the timing, the ethos of reliable, insightful, expert advice saw the three founders thrive and soon the firm started to expand.
Those fundamentals of the business are the same today and the firm now represents some of biggest names in retail and property.
35 years on, the 22 strong firm is one of the market's best and most respected; delivering 360° agency, lease advisory, investment and development advice across the retail and leisure sectors.
The firm has always striven to maintain a broad age profile and balanced demographic, crucial to giving the right advice in the retail sector. With expertise spanning 5 decades the hottest new brands and emerging trends are delivered with assistance of experienced hands.
KLM works right across the UK and with a significant focus on London . Its enviable track record to develop and execute tenant mix strategies coupled with outstanding knowledge of international brands means the firm works on some of London's most prized assets including The Crown Estate.
This world class knowledge is valued by overseas investors and brands too, with KLM advising and transacting across a growing number of international locations including France, Sweden, Germany, Poland Denmark, Austria and USA.
Looking forward the business aims to continue to grow the calibre of its clients and instructions at home and internationally, bringing excitement, challenge and opportunity to the growing team.
Partner James Andrews commented "The firm has had an amazing journey - from newcomer to one of the best in the market. Working with some of the clients and brands we do is constantly exciting and so rewarding - testament to a very hard working and creative team. The office is always an inspiring and fun place to be".
Coinciding with the anniversary, the latest excitement is the firm's move to new offices at 75 Wells Street, Fitzrovia directly above the Gibson Garage London, where riffs from famous artists can frequently be heard!
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