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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.
This well-established business, recognised as a market leader with a strong regional presence, offers significant growth potential by expanding its residential property services and enhancing its online and marketing strategies.
The business for sale is an established ecommerce retailer of balloons and party accessories with a diverse product range and strong industry connections, serving commercial and private customers across the UK and internationally. This is an appealin...
This business presents a unique opportunity for growth through new ownership, leveraging its strong reputation and established client network.
This well-established company designs and manufactures bespoke lift and escalator components, serving over 50 active clients with impressive client retention rates and opportunities for significant expansion.
This business opportunity offers a well-established company in South East England that specialises in high-quality insulation and renewable solutions, operating across diverse sectors and supported by strong client relationships and a dedicated manag...
A unique opportunity to acquire a charming village store that also functions as a postal service hub, serving as a vital community centre.
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This unique business specialises in bespoke horse riding equipment, offering a strong foothold in the equestrian industry across the UK, Europe, and the USA, with longstanding customer relationships and several patents.
This independent retailer, specialising in quality performance footwear and renowned for its exceptional customer service, presents a compelling opportunity to capitalise on a loyal customer base and high visibility high-street locations.
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This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional fishmonger serving a retail, wholesale, and internet clientele, prominently situated in the heart of an affluent market town. This is a truly fully set, turnkey opportunity with an income stre...
For sale is a long-established tree surgery and arboricultural services business with an excellent reputation, serving both domestic and commercial sectors across Southern England, including the Home Counties and London.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable business in the Northern Home Counties, comprising two entities specialising in classic car restoration and the creation of bespoke special edition vehicles. With a stellar...
Project Merian offers a thriving opportunity to acquire a large portfolio of modern tanning salons with over 125,000 clients and expansive growth potential, including plans for additional locations and service offerings.
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This exceptional plumbing and heating supplies business, boasting a prominent shop front and extensive warehouse, offers an incredible opportunity supported by 45 years of successful trading and loyal trade accounts.
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This well-established business, renowned for its exemplary school transportation services and stable long-term contracts, presents an excellent opportunity for growth in both school transport and private hire sectors. With untapped potential for expa...
This business provides a unique opportunity to enhance your product range and client base with its stylish outdoor and kitchenware products, established relationships with 180 active clients, and robust supplier credit terms.
This well-established company offers a unique opportunity to acquire a leading provider of street lighting and custom traffic signage services, backed by strong word-of-mouth recommendations and a solid client network.
This thriving company, renowned across the UK and the Middle East, offers a versatile cloud-based CMS for digital screens, appealing to sectors such as retail, financial, healthcare, and entertainment. With substantial opportunities for growth throug...
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established group with strong client relationships and a reliable, recurring revenue stream. Ideal for complementary service providers aiming to expand their portfolio and client base, this busines...
This business opportunity offers a unique chance to own a thriving venture that transforms shipping containers into dynamic community and work spaces, with strong market demand and significant growth potential.
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In the South East of England, a leading groundworks building services company with a robust reputation and long-standing commercial client base is now available for acquisition. This well-established business offers significant growth potential for n...
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