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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.
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a company that installs and manufactures tiles using ceramic, porcelain, stone, and marble, designing tiles bespoke to client requirements. Partnered with leading manufacturers of high-quality tiling.
The company offers a comprehensive, one-stop solution for office relocation and storage needs, covering project management, international commercial relocation, storage, inventory and archiving solutions, systems and furniture installation, voice and...
The company offers labels, ribbons, printers, servicing and maintenance contracts to provide clients with a complete package. There is an in-house design team able to work with clients to create labels for any purpose.
The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, offering subcontract manufacturing of sheet metal / machines components and assemblies. Other services include CAD CAM, laser cutting, CNC machining, coded welding, 3D printing / scanning, genera...
Presenting an opportunity to acquire a function, banqueting and events venue within a recreational park, with premises measuring approximately 2,500 sqft, and a 0400 licence.
The company is a specialist subcontractor comprising two divisions operating across the residential, education and leisure sectors. The dual-division approach enables the company to offer a complete range of drylining, steel framing systems, and deco...
Foundry producing art and sculptures in bronze and silver. Full production facility. High profile customer base.
The company is a general building firm catering to a variety of residential, commercial and industrial projects. It carries out a range of building activities, including new build construction, property refurbishment and alteration, swimming pool con...
The company is a trusted provider of discreet panic alarm systems for public-facing employees across various industries, including healthcare, legal, education, and Government. A diverse range of alerts are supported by the service, such as fire, med...
Highly industry accredited medium-sized construction company specialising in construction projects for a diverse variety of sectors including education commercial residential hospitality domestic insurance repairs local authority healthcare and new b...
Long-established recruitment consultancy supplying staff on temporary permanent and fixed-term contracts across a variety of commercial sectors. Operating from multiple strategically-located offices across the south-east of England the company has c...
Road contract haulier specialising in the movement of bulk aggregate road planing and construction supplies across the south of England. Operating from client depots the company delivers materials day and night 365 days a year.
Essex based centre registered for 58 youngers aged 2 to 5 years with minute competition within the area,
Walthamstow based newsagents with apartment benefitting from proximity to a residential area.
FREEHOLD
Surrey based highly regarded building contractors with an excellent portfolio of high quality craftsmanship and completed projects.
Established for over 20 years with an excellent reputation, and capacity for 80+ children.
Presenting a high end bespoke renovations business located in Oxfordshire since 2014.
Represent an opportunity for an acquirer seeking a long-established leading distributor of catering products located Southeast.
Isle of Wight most outstanding beach front inn offered at 50% share sale on a leasehold basis.
LEASEHOLD
Opportunity for an acquire seeking a mobile windscreen replacement business located in Hampshire.
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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