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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 well-established Chinese restaurant in a prime location in Kent, boasting a loyal customer base and potential for expansion.
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An exciting opportunity to acquire a restaurant in the charming village of Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, complete with a three-bedroom flat, expansive car park, and a detached property.
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Opportunity to own a restaurant in a prime High Street location in the Swiss Cottage area, boasting excellent visibility. The reason for the sale is due to the owner’s involvement in other businesses.
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This established South East UK accountancy practice, with years of experience focused on medical clients, offers remarkable growth potential through value-added services and process automation.
Discover an exciting chance to own a thriving rent-to-serviced accommodation business in the desirable location of Buckinghamshire.
Opportunity to acquire a well-established coffee shop and restaurant situated in a bustling shopping centre within the Home Counties, offering immense potential for growth.
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This well-established Berkshire day nursery offers a unique opportunity, operating from two buildings next to a local Academy with a registration for 118 places and a Good Ofsted rating.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a mixed services law firm, specialising in family law and children protection with legal aid contracts, located in Middlesex.
This commercial litigation and property firm in Oxfordshire offers a prime opportunity for acquisition as the current partners seek retirement.
Explore a unique acquisition opportunity in the dynamic precision engineering sector, offering potential for growth and innovation.
Opportunity to acquire a well-established provider of ongoing plant displays to commercial clients in London, with a strong reputation built over two decades.
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Offering for sale a business that has developed a strong reputation providing pop-up and street food at sporting and other events and festivals, in additional to (semi) permanent pitches in London.
Opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable business which offers their customers a ‘one stop’ professional level of service.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established property sales and lettings business in central London, catering to a clientele of high-end landlords and property investors.
Opportunity to acquire a highly reputable residential home care service provider in Sussex, known for exceptional care quality.
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established and distinguished pharmaceutical contract research organisation, known for its expertise and comprehensive services.
An esteemed London-based law firm specialising in corporate law, litigation, and private client services presents a unique opportunity for acquisition.
A prestigious law firm with an expert team, offering unparalleled opportunities in mergers and acquisitions, banking, and financial law.
This distinguished construction business excels in catering to both domestic and commercial sectors, providing unparalleled in-house mechanical and electrical design services.
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) design consultancy specialising in science-driven building services for both private and public sector clients.
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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