The Kent Developers Group – building a better Kent
The Kent Developers Group (KDG) is the collective voice of the region’s major developers of employment use real estate.
KDG unites public, private and the relevant regulatory bodies to stimulate economic activity in Kent and Medway. Members collaborate to maximise investment in infrastructure, commercial development and job creation.
The Group acts as an advisory panel for policy makers and infrastructure providers, both physical and digital. They are joined by global professional advisers, Kent County Council, Medway Council and Government. Members share the vision to create employment space through the acquisition, development, regeneration and construction of industrial buildings and offices.
30%
increase in the average prime Kent office rent over the last 5 years
12%
increase in the Kent average prime industrial rent over the last 12 months
5%
increase in the Kent average prime business park rent over the last 5 years
- KDG Members
Clearbell
Clearbell is a privately-owned real estate fund management and advisory business for different real estate asset classes. Clearbell invest in and advise on a diverse range of real estate projects across the UK, most notably the £47m mixed use business park at Junction 8 off the M20. The site is suitable for both small and medium sized businesses, with room for more than 1,000 employees.
Guildcrest
Guildcrest Commercial, a leading commercial property developer in East Kent and part of the Guildcrest group of companies. With a rich history commitment to delivering exceptional projects, they have been instrumental in transforming employments sites close to Discovery Park and adjacent to Manston Airport.
Panattoni
Panattoni is the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer. With 28 offices around the globe, they have developed over 422 million sq. ft. of space. In Europe, they are the largest developer of logistics property having delivered over 100 million sq. ft. of new build space. The developed the former Aylesford Newsprint site into the largest Grade-A speculative development serving London and the South East.
Peel L&P
Operating across the UK for over 50 years, the family run, Peel Group and its regeneration arm Peel L&P have re-imagined some of the country’s historic assets including Media City at Salford and Liverpool Waters. Now working on building on their successful Chatham Waters scheme to bring forward the regeneration of Chatham Docks.