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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.
Opportunity to acquire a long-established private dental practice located in Hampshire, available due to the principal's retirement.
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Renowned for its accredited training programmes in the utilities and construction sectors, this established provider boasts over 20 years of experience, catering to both corporate clients and individuals.
Discover a Hersden-based fully relocatable fragrance and wellbeing ecommerce business with a strong online presence.
This thriving private practice, with its solid 40-year presence, is situated in an affluent home counties village and operates from well-invested, converted residential premises.
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Opportunity to acquire a reputable building conservation and restoration specialist with over 30 years of experience, serving a loyal client base in London and the South-West.
This well-established IFA in Hampshire manages £105 million in funds under management and has maintained a flawless compliance record with no history of complaints.
This well-established Essex-based business offers a comprehensive suite of bespoke luxury furniture services, from design to installation, catering primarily to private clients and developers.
This well-established Buckinghamshire-based wholesale catering supplier offers a diverse range of fresh produce, dairy, and catering essentials to sectors such as hospitality and healthcare.
This is an exclusive chance to acquire a renowned cardiology practice situated in the prestigious London medical district.
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We are delighted to bring this thriving cosmetic surgery clinic to the market. Located in London’s prestigious medical district, Harley Street, this CQC-registered business specialises in a wide range of plastic surgery procedures.
This well-established Hampshire-based precision engineering and machining business offers unique solutions across diverse industries, bolstered by vendor approval in aerospace and ISO9001:2015 certification, ensuring high-quality products and service...
This is a prime opportunity to acquire a well-established school uniform and workwear retailer in South East England, featuring a lucrative client base and significant growth prospects.
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This business opportunity involves a well-established distribution and warehousing company with potential for growth in a prime location.
This beautifully presented pub in the charming village location of Kidlington, Oxfordshire, offers an exceptional opportunity with excellent accessibility.
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Opportunity to acquire a superbly established heavy timber construction and manufacturing business located in Berkshire, known for its quality craftsmanship and strong customer base.
Discover a rare and profitable fashion company, established in 2002 and currently based in Essex, that's easily relocatable for the right buyer.
Opportunity to acquire a thriving double glazing specialist business with an established reputation in Camberley, Surrey.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established double glazing specialist business with a strong reputation in Surrey.
A unique opportunity to acquire a directly authorised IFA firm in the South East with strong recurring revenue streams.
This specialist mental health home is ideally located close to a town centre and boasts a 'Good' rating from the CQC, offering strong operational management and high occupancy rates across its 12 bedrooms.
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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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