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The South East remains the third largest region of the UK, covering the counties of Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Berkshire. It continues to be home to the UK's two busiest airports: Heathrow and Gatwick. With its strategic location and close links to both London and mainland Europe, South East England maintains its position as the UK's second-largest regional economy after the capital city.
In 2024, the South East's economy has diversified further, with new growth sectors emerging alongside traditional strengths. The region's Gross Value Added (GVA) was estimated at £101.6 billion in 2023, accounting for 5% of the UK total. Key sectors now include life sciences, net zero technologies, digital creative industries, advanced manufacturing, food tech, modular construction, and agritech. The business landscape in the South East remains robust, with 1,351,756 companies registered in the region as of October 2024, representing 12.5% of all companies in the UK[5]. The most prominent business activities are Science (16.5%), Wholesale and Retail (11.6%), and ICT (10.8%). The IT sector is showing signs of recovery after previous declines. The region continues to be an attractive location for businesses, with Surrey ranking as the best area for business in the UK for 2024. The South East's workforce remains highly educated, with areas like Surrey boasting 53.3% of the population holding NVQ4+ qualifications.In 2024, the South East of England has experienced a dynamic year in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), marked by a notable increase in deal values despite a decline in volume. The region saw a total of 739 deals announced year-to-date, representing a decrease of nearly 21% compared to the previous year. However, the total deal value soared to £26.2 billion, up from £9 billion in the same period last year.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established family business with strong distribution networks in the UK.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a reputable global shipping business near a major airport.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a successful wholesale business in soft drinks and confectionary with high monthly sales and profit margins, located in an industrial estate.
Established geographic software business with a strong client base and steady maintenance revenue stream.
Established business with strong reputation and profitability, offering a turnkey opportunity for serious buyers.
Opportunity to acquire a successful and well-established skincare clinic with a strong reputation and high projected turnover.
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The company is a highly regarded legal firm that specialises in the provision of residential and commercial property conveyancing services.
The company is a multi-disciplined engineering services, products, and consumables provider, offering tailor-made, complete solutions for manufacturing firms across a range of sectors.
Exciting opportunity available to acquire a trusted SSAIB-approved supplier for security systems with a loyal client base in South East England.
Fantastic opportunity to acquire a long-standing family-run business in the tea and coffee industry with national distribution.
Established office cleaning company with strong commercial client base and room for expansion.
Project Golden presents an opportunity to acquire two successful construction and maintenance companies specialising in fibreglass technology, with a solid customer base and established management system. Offers are invited from serious buyers.
Opportunity for acquisition of a thriving high street showroom with extensive storage space in the UK market.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established London-based business with a strong reputation for high-quality craftsmanship.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-presented retail space in a prime area with potential for increased profits through expansion.
LEASEHOLD
Exciting opportunity to acquire an established construction company specialising in high-end bespoke projects in a variety of sectors.
Unique opportunity to own a substantial detached period property with riverside seating in a prominent village location.
LEASEHOLD
Exciting opportunity for a prime London location with potential for growth and strong financial performance.
LEASEHOLD
Established Gastro Pub with owner's accommodation in a prime location.
FREEHOLD
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established business with a strong reputation in the local community.
Buy a company out of administration, at lower than market-valued prices. Enquire about assets that may be a result of a business falling into distress.
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