There are many favourable points about the market in the three counties with the shining message that confidence is pushing activity, notably in the regeneration schemes.
In the case of Croydon, there is now a push to capitalise on the spate of major new developments by improving the urban landscape (a message that appears to be growing throughout the UK).
With many new homes and offices, Croydon wants to make the town a more attractive place rather than a wilderness of large offices. It is able to take a more relaxed view with the success of Ruskin Square where HMRC has taken a large amount of space.
Guildford also aims for a whole new vision for a town which has had development pressure for decades and appears to be in danger of losing its appeal. What is noteworthy here is that the push is coming from a group of people in Guildford.
Woolwich has always been a candidate for substantial regeneration once it got the DLR and was put on the Crossrail route but it could also be acting as a magnet for other areas in north Kent, particularly for such schemes as Ebbsfleet and industrial development.
It is noticeable that the industrial market is so strong in the south east which surely indicates future economic growth. Clearly Locate in Kent is helping this push and has been given a new lease of life including new personnel.