Welcome

Welcome to the seventeenth edition of the Kent Property Market Report, produced by Kent County Council's Regeneration and Economy Division, Cluttons LLP and Locate in Kent with support from Cripps Harries Hall LLP and endorsed by RICS.

The report reviews activity and major deals in the county throughout 2007-08 in the Kent commercial property sector. The report also looks in detail at the retail, tourism, housing and regeneration programmes countywide.

The economy section reports that there is no denying that the county and the UK economy as a whole are starting to feel the effect of the downturn. However, we expect Kent, with its cost-effective commercial properties, the introduction of high speed rail connections to London from next year and continued investment in infrastructure and in the Thames Gateway Kent and Ashford in particular, will be in a prime position when the markets rebound.

The regeneration section features current and planned developments across Kent and Medway, focusing particularly on the growth areas of Thames Gateway Kent and Ashford and also regeneration projects in East Kent and the coastal towns.

The strategic developments pages feature all key commercial sites and developments throughout Kent, as well as providing useful contact details and a location map.

We hope you find the report useful and informative. If you would like further information on any of the developments or projects featured please do not hesitate to contact us.