Frequently Asked Questions
Is Locate in Kent able to help any company?
Yes. We are experienced in providing corporate relocation services to a wide range of companies, from small start-ups, to Kent companies looking to expand and large global companies interested in expansion or relocation. Click here for more about how we can help.
Is financial assistance available for companies investing or expanding in Kent?
Financial incentives are available across Kent and Medway under the Grant for Business Investment (GBI) scheme and Grant for Research and Development (R&D) scheme. See how we can help for further details.
Can you help me find a suitable property or land for my business?
Yes. Kent offers a wide range of readily available properties and serviced land. Click here to access our interactive Property Search. If you cannot find what you need, contact us.
What universities are there in Kent?
There are five universities - University of Greenwich, University of Kent at Canterbury, Imperial College, Wye, University College for the Creative Arts and Canterbury Christ Church University. Between them they offer a wide range of courses, specialisms and university research from a large number of locations across Kent - not just their five main locations. Click here for more information
What are the population and workforce of Kent?
1.6m people and a workforce of 780,000. Click here for more information
I am a student looking for information for a project-can you help me?
This website contains a lot of information. Please have a good
look at it. If you cannot find what you need, please contact us and be
as specific as possible about what information you need.
What are transport links like in Kent?
Kent is positioned between London and continental Europe. From the centre of Kent, London is about one hour away by car or train, Heathrow Airport 73 minutes, Gatwick 47 minutes, Stansted 71 minutes and City Airport 63 minutes. In the other direction Eurotunnel shuttles take 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais, and Eurostar trains take around one hour from Ashford to Paris or Brussels.
Since 2007, Eurostar services to Paris, Lille and Brussels are available from Ebbsfleet International Station in North Kent. From 2009, High Speed 1 (HS1) domestic rail services will provide much faster, more comfortable rail services to London from many Kent towns. Click here for information on the Kent transport infrastructure
Since 2007, Eurostar services to Paris, Lille and Brussels are available from Ebbsfleet International Station in North Kent. From 2009, High Speed 1 (HS1) domestic rail services will provide much faster, more comfortable rail services to London from many Kent towns. Click here for information on the Kent transport infrastructure
Which big well-known companies are located in Kent?
These include Pfizer, Kimberley-Clark, Abbott Laboratories, BAE Systems, Delphi Diesels, GSK, Eurotunnel, Eurostar and P&O Ferries. View case studies
Is Kent expensive?
Although it is in the south east of England, Kent is very cost-effective in terms of property and land, labour costs and housing, especially compared with London and areas to the west of London, but also compared with UK cities. Property costs are up to 60% cheaper than London and one company that recently re-located to Kent cut their total costs by over 40%.
Which companies has Locate in Kent helped?
Click here to view several examples within our case studies section.
