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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 is an excellent opportunity to acquire a managed service provider/IT support solutions business servicing a broad range of B2B clients with exponential growth opportunities.
Fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable construction business catering to high net worth clients across the South East of England. Known for its superior quality of workmanship and comprehensive service offerings, thi...
Established for over 60 years, the company has consistently delivered excellence, establishing itself as a trusted name in its sector. The company Owners intend to exit the business in order to prioritise their personal and family life. They also rec...
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a premier security company that has been a stalwart in the industry since its establishment in 1989. Renowned for their professionalism installing market-leading perimeter security equipment, including...
Presenting an outstanding opportunity for existing operators or ambitious buyers seeking to expand their footprint within the school uniform and workwear sector. This well-established retailer, strategically located in South East England, boasts a ro...
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This well-established and highly profitable precision engineering and machining business located in Hampshire. This business provides solutions for small and medium batch runs, one-off requirements, and full production runs. The company’s long-standi...
Specialises in new-build and refurbishment, reliable 24-hour reactive maintenance and planned preventive maintenance. Strong second-tier management team in place, able to manage the business day-to-day, and also efficiently grow and develop the comp...
The company is a full-service creative agency that provides end-to-end solutions for global brands. Established in 2020 and rebranded in 2022, the agency specialises in creative strategy, media production, and post-production. The company is at the f...
Long-established security solutions specialists with services ranging from manufacturing to installation and maintenance. The business has over 25 years of experience trading in the sector, and boasts already established partnerships as well as an im...
Established by our client's in 2016, each building up excellent reputations within the trade and gaining regular, repeat customer bases. The business now comes to the market due our client's desire to relocate.
Renown Italian bar and restaurant that has been delighting patrons for the past decade. The restaurant has become a beloved local institution, known for its warm ambiance, exceptional food, and superb service. This thriving establishment offers a uni...
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Superb opportunity to acquire a well-established group of four sites in Camden & Islington. An extraordinary mix of locations and offerings, fantastic addition to an existing portfolio, suitable for any brand or cuisine.
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Busy, successful pub with food in Hythe, boasting y-o-y growth. Fully managed and very profitable. A fantastic location on the High Street, the customer profile is both local and tourist, securing consistent trade throughout the year. Large four-bedr...
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This independent financial advisory firm is jointly owned and are looking at business succession planning for when one of the directors decides to fully retire in 2-3 years’ time whilst the other director is looking to stay on post sale as an adviser...
The business specialises in providing a variety of IT services, including cloud solutions, network design, managed Wi-Fi, training, and support, tailored to enhance educational and corporate environments. Operating on a B2B basis across the UK, the c...
The company is a well‐established family business based in Oxfordshire with a loyal network of staff in the UK, India, and Spain. It provides a full portfolio of digital and cloud services to the technical services industry. Its principal activities...
Established in 2016 this is a highly profitable car dealership. This business has made significant investments to move from a traditional retail model to a ‘Cinch like’ AI-based ‘Tech & Touch’ model – technology led with real human contact at critica...
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On the market is a business specialising in steel fabrication and erection services for conventional steel and pre-engineered building structures. It is one of the leading structural steel fabrication companies in the South East area of England and i...
Now on the market is a highly successful business specialising in double glazing for windows, doors, conservatories, and rooflines. Operating for over a decade, this business predominantly sells and installs double glazing, doors, and conservatories...
A fully relocatable women’s clothing company formed in the heart of London. The business captures the latest fashion trends in a contemporary style with a glamorous and edgy feel. Their beautiful designs, inspired by the classic styles of eras past,...
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