A.B.F. PROPERTIES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00683361 · ltd · incorporated 1961-02-14
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 53). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 64.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 64.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (3 active, 23 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
175 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (74 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-04-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-04-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-06-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-06-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-06-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-13➖SMITH, Andrew Arthur resigneddirector
- 2024-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-06-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-06-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-07-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-17📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-07-17📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-07-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-04-28➖BASON, John George resigneddirector
- 2023-04-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-24➕CAHILL, Raymond Gerrard appointedsecretary
- 2020-12-24➖SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon resignedsecretary
- 2020-12-24➖SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon resigneddirector
- 2020-12-23➕CAHILL, Raymond Gerrard appointeddirector
- 2017-12-18➖RUSSELL, Peter Andrew resigneddirector
- 2017-12-18➕SMITH, Andrew Arthur appointeddirector
- 2010-11-15➕MILLS, Nicholas David appointeddirector
- 2010-11-15➕MILLS, Nicholas David appointeddirector
- 2010-11-15➖MILLS, Nicholas David resigneddirector
- 2010-11-15➖PREEDY, Keith George resigneddirector
- 2006-09-29➖SMITH, Simon Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2006-07-14➕SMITH, Simon Joseph appointedsecretary
- 2002-07-23➖JACKSON, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2001-08-31➕SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon appointeddirector
- 2001-08-31➖TELFORD, Paul resigneddirector
- 2001-08-13➖RICHARDSON, Lyn resignedsecretary
- 2001-08-13➕SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon appointedsecretary
- 2001-07-24➕RICHARDSON, Lyn appointedsecretary
- 2001-07-24➖SPRINGETT, Catherine Mary resignedsecretary
- 2001-03-28➖MILES, John Christopher Owen resigneddirector
- 2001-02-26➖FOSTER, Jessica Sophie resignedsecretary
- 2001-02-26➕SPRINGETT, Catherine Mary appointedsecretary
- 2000-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2000-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2000-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2000-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2000-07-27➖RENDALL, Lee resigneddirector
- 2000-07-27➕RUSSELL, Peter Andrew appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 74 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 65 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
A.B.F. Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
A.B.F. Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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A.B.F. PROPERTIES LIMITED
This company · 00683361
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A.B.F. Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1961-02-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects
Registered office
Weston Centre
10 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 4QY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-15
Last made up to: 2025-09-13
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-24
Last: 2025-06-10
Officers (3 active · 20 resigned)
CAHILL, Raymond Gerrard→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-12-24
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CAHILL, Raymond Gerrard→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-12-23
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MILLS, Nicholas David→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2010-11-15
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FOSTER, Jessica Sophie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-07-14 · resigned 2001-02-26
GORE, Malcolm Raymond→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-06-11
RICHARDSON, Lyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-07-24 · resigned 2001-08-13
SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-08-13 · resigned 2020-12-24
SMITH, Simon Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-07-14 · resigned 2006-09-29
SPRINGETT, Catherine Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-02-26 · resigned 2001-07-24
WRIGHT, William Bernard→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-07-14
BASON, John George→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-09-10 · resigned 2023-04-28
GRISENTHWAITE, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · resigned 1994-12-30
JACKSON, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1999-09-10 · resigned 2002-07-23
MILES, John Christopher Owen→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1991-08-13 · resigned 2001-03-28
MILLS, Nicholas David→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2010-11-15 · resigned 2010-11-15
PATCHETT, Peter Edmund→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 1999-09-10
PREEDY, Keith George→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 2010-11-15
RENDALL, Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1999-09-10 · resigned 2000-07-27
RUSSELL, Peter Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-07-27 · resigned 2017-12-18
SCHOFIELD, Rosalyn Sharon→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2001-08-31 · resigned 2020-12-24
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Pearl Assurance PLC | Charge | 1 property | 06/03/1985 | 25/10/1986 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Pearl Assurance PLC | Deed of further substitution | 1 property | 09/11/1984 | 25/10/1986 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Pearl Assurance PLC | Deed of substitution | 1 property | 25/08/1983 | 25/10/1986 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Public Company Pearl Assurance Public Limited Company | Deed of further substitution | 1 property | 11/05/1983 | 25/10/1986 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Company Pearl Assurance Company LTD | Deed of further substitution | 1 property | 12/06/1975 | 25/11/2000 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Company Pearl Assurance Company LTD | Deed of further substitution | 1 property | 09/01/1974 | 25/11/2000 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Company Pearl Assurance Company LTD | Second supplemental trust deed | 1 property | 23/09/1965 | 25/11/2000 | |
| satisfied | Pearl Assurance Company Pearl Assurance Company LTD | Trust deed | 1 property | 29/12/1961 | 25/11/2000 |
Recent filings (175 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-04-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-04-11
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-04-11
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-04-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-06-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-06-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-06-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-06-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-06-18
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-06-18
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-06-18
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-06-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-13