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Gaunt Properties (Edinburgh) Limited

04861781

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O ELCO ACCOUNTING, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 1DD
Incorporated 11/08/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Alison Best

secretary · Since 11/08/2003

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Roderic David Best

director · Since 11/08/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roderic David Best

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

C/O Elco Accounting, 24 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1DD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Alison Best

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

C/O Elco Accounting, 24 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1DD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 02/10/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MORTGAGE TRUST LIMITED

Created 17/09/2007Registered 16/10/2007Satisfied 27/08/2025
charge
outstanding

CAPITAL HOME LOANS LIMITED

Created 25/01/2005Registered 09/02/2005

CompanyRankvs 48769+ SIC 68209 peers
48

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.96× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The director has not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£708k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£38k

Current Liabilities

£39k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£10k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Signed by Mr R D Best 27/05/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.96+£145k
20235.67+£180k
202225.62+£4k
20219.28+£76k
20206.98+£4k
201912.27+£2k
201810.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.