Kent Equity Release (Oct 2021)

Kent County is in southeastern England and lies on The English Channel. The county borders London to the west, Surrey to the south-east, Sussex to the south-west, Essex to the northeast and Suffolk to its northeast. Kent has an area of 3,842 square kilometres (1,486 sq mi). The administrative centre of Kent Maidstone was established by the Romans as their administrative centre for Kent at some point during or before the 1st century. The county of Kent has an estimated population of just under two million people. It also includes the coastal resort town of Folkstone (population 17,000) and the seaside resort town Margate in Thanet district to its East (population 65,000). Other major towns include Ashford (population 76,000) and Canterbury (population 120,000).

The historic city of Canterbury became one of Europe’s most influential Christian centres after St Augustine arrived there from Italy to convert its pagan inhabitants in Old English times; it retains much medieval architecture including five large parish churches that date back to Norman times.

It’s served by Dover International Port at Dovercourt Bay which handles cross-channel ferries from France and Belgium – many visitors are attracted by Canterbury Cathedral or English Heritage properties such as Leeds Castle near Maidstone. The region is rich in wildlife habitats, including several designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest managed for their conservation value: they include Romney Marsh around Rye and Dungeness to the west, as well as broadleaf tree parks at Ashford Forest.