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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.
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.
LEASEHOLD
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.
LEASEHOLD
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.
FREEHOLD
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...
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established company with prestigious accreditations and a diverse client base, positioned for growth through strategic hiring and marketing efforts.
This well-established business offers a comprehensive range of services in system design, installation, and renewable energy, catering to a diversified client base.
The company provides online marketing strategy, implementation and review to businesses across a variety of sectors. Offering a bespoke service, the company benefits from steady recurring business with opportunities for add-ons and upselling in line...
The company is a long-standing, reputable courier service provider, with in-house storage and same-day delivery solutions. Testament to the quality of its services, the business has worked with a diverse range of clients, including private resident...
The company provides clients with complete turnkey installation projects, including the design and manufacturing of automated gates and associated products. Maintenance and repair breakdown services are also offered by the company for all of its prov...
The company provides roadside assistance, vehicle recovery and garage workshop facilities, utilising a diverse, varied fleet of specialised vehicles to provide rapid support to clients based across South East England.
The company is a well-established manufacturer of security and protection solutions for commercial and residential properties. Its diverse range of products include electric and manual shutters, fire shutters, garage doors, and bollards. To complemen...
The company is an independent garage offering the servicing, repair and restoration of classic and modern classic road cars from the 1950s through to the 2010s, generating additional revenue from car sales and direct mail parts sales. The company foc...
Working to exceptional standards within the industry, the company specialises in residential removal solutions. The business’s turnkey offering incorporates property surveys; full or part packing, including dismantling necessary items and providing m...
The company is a leading provider of feedback tools and services for organisations to aid leadership development.
The company provides high-quality, bespoke joinery solutions, specialising in the production of windows, doors and staircases for clients based across South East England.
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