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London Buildings (Highgate) Limited

03181772

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

16 PORTLAND CLOSE, AYLESBURY, HP22 7DG
Incorporated 02/04/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/04/2026

Due 16/04/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
68320
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Officers

Colin Michael Serlin

director · Since 07/07/1997

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 4 other boards

Lesley Serlin

director · Since 07/12/2011

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Persons with Significant Control

London Buildings Holdings Limited

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

14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW

Reg: 02942576 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 02/10/2018Registered 04/10/2018
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 01/07/2013Registered 02/07/2013Satisfied 13/01/2022
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 01/07/2013Registered 02/07/2013Satisfied 09/01/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/01/2003Registered 29/01/2003Satisfied 07/10/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1999Registered 23/12/1999Satisfied 07/10/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1999Registered 23/12/1999Satisfied 03/07/2013
charge
satisfied

SOUTHEND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Created 14/11/1997Registered 27/11/1997Satisfied 06/05/2000
charge
satisfied

DUNBAR BANK PLC

Created 14/11/1997Registered 25/11/1997Satisfied 06/05/2000
charge
satisfied

DUNBAR BANK PLC

Created 24/11/1997Registered 25/11/1997Satisfied 06/05/2000

CompanyRankvs 2764+ SIC 68209 peers
77

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 74.96× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£75.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£71.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£72.2M

Current Liabilities

£964k

Fixed Assets

£4.6M

Debtors

£38.1M

2avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£601k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£317

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£75.8M
Signed by Mr Colin Serlin 25/07/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202474.96-£1.6M
2023182.69-£580k
2022209.65+£15.9M
20213.86-£728k
20213.71+£17.4M
20203.66+£1.2M
20192.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.