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 Thames Gateway 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 Thames Gateway 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. Thames Gateway 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 Thames Gateway Kent?
There are three universities - University of Greenwich, Universities at Medway and University College for the Creative Arts. Between them they offer a wide range of courses, specialisms and university research from a number of locations across Kent - not just their three main locations. Click here for more information
What are the population and workforce of Thames Gateway Kent?
560,400 people and a workforce of 283,500. 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 Thames Gateway Kent?
Thames Gateway Kent is positioned between London and continental Europe. London is about 70 minutes away by car or train, Heathrow Airport 84 minutes, Gatwick 56 minutes, Stansted 73 minutes and City Airport 64 minutes. Rapid motorway access to London and the rest of the UK.
Eurostar services to Paris, Lille and Brussels are available from Ebbsfleet International Station. Since 2009, high speed train services (High Speed) will provide much faster, more comfortable rail services to London from many Kent towns. Click here for information on the Thames Gateway Kent transport infrastructure
Eurostar services to Paris, Lille and Brussels are available from Ebbsfleet International Station. Since 2009, high speed train services (High Speed) will provide much faster, more comfortable rail services to London from many Kent towns. Click here for information on the Thames Gateway Kent transport infrastructure
Which big well-known companies are located in Kent?
These include Abbot Murex, Fuji Copian, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds of London and the Telegraph Group. View case studies
Is Thames Gateway Kent expensive?
Although it is in the south east of England, Thames Gateway 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 Thames Gateway Kent cut their total costs by over 40%.
Which companies have Locate in Kent helped?
Click here to view several examples within our case studies section.
