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Home Counties Estates Limited

01127783

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HOUGHTON HALL, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5DY
Incorporated 09/08/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/09/2025

Due 09/10/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Vena Chambury

secretary · Since 25/09/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 47 other boards

Mr John Maxwell Chamberlain

director · Since 25/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 11 other boards

Vena Chambury

director · Since 25/09/1991

DIRECTOR/ESTATE MANAGEMENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 47 other boards

Mr Peter Bernard Wayte

director · Since 25/09/1991

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Christopher Paul Bugden

director · Since 14/04/2015

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Owen Edward Flack

director · Since 08/11/2022

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Chamberlain Holdings Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Houghton Hall, The Green, Dunstable, LU5 5DY

Reg: 01722942 · Companies House · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 30/03/2020Registered 07/04/2020
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 24/07/2013Registered 27/07/2013Satisfied 02/04/2020
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 30/11/2012Registered 12/12/2012
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 30/11/2012Registered 12/12/2012
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 30/11/2012Registered 12/12/2012Satisfied 02/04/2020
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 31/08/2012Registered 06/09/2012
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 31/01/2012Registered 03/02/2012
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2007Registered 27/10/2007Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/12/2006Registered 29/12/2006Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2003Registered 15/01/2003Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 22/10/2002Registered 25/10/2002Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1992Registered 07/05/1992Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/05/1991Registered 14/05/1991Satisfied 09/10/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1990Registered 27/09/1990Satisfied 26/02/2020

CompanyRankvs 62634+ SIC 68209 peers
44

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.58× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees3/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£140k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£119k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£992k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Debtors

£1.2M

Admin Expenses

£334k

Profit After Tax

£284k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.