Kent has plenty of commercial property for sale, from industrial units and warehouses to offices, retail and land. Alex Martin has matched buyers with buildings since 2010, with a sharp eye for places of worship, nurseries, schools, surgeries and leisure spaces. Browse our current list of commercial properties for sale in Kent, then let us help you find the right fit.
Commercial properties fall under different planning use classes, including E, F1, F2, B2 and B8. Check the property’s lawful use and whether your intended use requires planning permission or prior approval before buying. Here’s what we see on the market:
Flexible space for trades, services and startups, often found on business parks across the county.
Workspace from compact suites to full floors. Handy for owner occupiers and investors alike.
Shops and showrooms where footfall counts. Check the planning use class before you commit.
Practical space for making, storing and distributing. A big slice of what Kent has on the market.
Storage and logistics buildings, from compact units to larger yards.
Commercial sites with a range of outbuildings, business units and more. Ideal for owners who like options.
Land and buildings with potential. The planning use class decides what happens next.
Let buildings that pay rent from the first day. A good fit when income leads the decision.
Schools and learning buildings sit in Class F1, and nurseries in Class E. This is our home turf.
Surgeries, dental practices and medical buildings fall under Class E, ideal for practitioners who want to own their premises.
Churches and other faith buildings sit in Class F1. They are a core part of our work.
Gyms and indoor sport spaces fall under Class E. Swimming pools and outdoor sport areas sit in Class F2.
Halls and shared buildings serving local groups, which fall under Class F2.
Upon acceptance of your account request, you will obtain access to view comparable sales and rental data of Alex Martin Commercial Fi. & F2 use (formerly Di./ D2( market in the UK. Useful data for valuation purposes is available such as interactive graphs and £ per sq ft timelines amongst many other features.
Owning your premises puts you in the driving seat. Browse the commercial units for sale that Kent has on offer, from business park units to larger industrial buildings. Check the planning use class early.
Class E covers a range of uses, including shops, offices, nurseries and indoor sports facilities. Whether a change of use requires planning permission or prior approval depends on the property’s existing lawful use and the proposed change. Mind the service charge too. For a steer, request a callback and we will talk it through.
Many of our registered buyers are occupiers: dentists, doctors, gyms, nurseries and religious groups. We have acted on well in excess of £500m of transactions, so we know what each of them looks for in a building, and commercial real estate in Kent is easier to judge with that experience behind you. Cash buyers can skip the mortgage. If you are borrowing, a bank will usually ask for a deposit of at least 25%, and we can introduce specialist brokers. Register as an occupier, and we will send you the latest commercial properties as they land.
Buyers weighing up Kent’s commercial property sector keep coming back for these reasons:
We are specialists, and we say so. Since 2010, Alex Martin has focused on places of worship, nurseries, education, medical and leisure buildings. Demand for these properties has grown while supply stays short, which is exactly where experience counts. Whatever your commercial property needs in Kent, here’s what you get:
From your first premises to everything you need after that, get in touch. Weighing up commercial agents? Ask who has done it before. Call +44 (0) 207 100 2348 or email office@alexmartin.co.uk, whichever suits you.
Kent listings cover industrial units, warehouses, offices, retail, land and investments. We also specialise in places of worship, education, medical, nursery and leisure buildings.
Start with the planning use class, which sets lawful uses. Then check funding, the EPC, business rates and any service charge. A surveyor can report on condition, and a solicitor handles the legal side.
Cash buyers can skip the mortgage. If you are borrowing, a bank will usually ask for a deposit of at least 25% plus an affordability check. We can introduce you to specialist brokers.
Budget for legal fees, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees and any surveyor you appoint. Agency fees may apply too, so ask us for details early.
Yes. Many of our registered buyers are occupiers, including dentists, doctors, gyms, nurseries and religious groups. Register as an occupier, and we will keep you posted on the latest listings.
Yes. Many of our registered buyers are occupiers, including dentists, doctors, gyms, nurseries and religious groups. Register as an occupier, and we will keep you posted on the latest listings.
Permitted use, location, condition and lease terms all play a part. Use classes E, F1 and F2 set what a building can lawfully do, so check them early. We can share a view on any listing.
Availability changes regularly. Check our current listings or contact us to discuss properties for sale in Kent. Stock moves quickly, so use our commercial property search for the latest.
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