A.H.FILLEY & COMPANY LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
00813206 · ltd · incorporated 1964-07-20
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.
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Turnover
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year to Apr 2025
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 80-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (93/100, director aged 80). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

14 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 43.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 43.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (79/100)

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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
14 charges (14/14 with lender, 14/14 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (3 active, 9 linked, 5 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
123 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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£0£0£0£0£0£0Apr 2024Apr 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102
Metric2025-04-302024-04-30
Average employees0—

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • • 2 officers
  • • 2 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-27
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    HOWARD, Sandra Christina appointed
    director
  2. 2026-05-27
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  3. 2026-02-24
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    BRAND, Yvonne Diane, Mrs. resigned
    director
  4. 2026-02-24
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2025-10-07
    ➖
    HOWARD, Sandra Christina resigned
    director
  6. 2025-10-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2025-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2025-09-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  9. 2024-06-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2023-08-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  11. 2022-11-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-11-15
    ➕
    HOWARD, Sandra Christina appointed
    director
  13. 2021-11-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  14. 2021-07-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2020-07-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2019-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2018-09-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2017-11-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2007-03-22
    ➕
    HOWARD, Gordon Charles appointed
    secretary
  20. 2007-03-22
    ➖
    HOWARD, Sandra Christina resigned
    secretary
  21. 2006-02-15
    ➕
    BRAND, Yvonne Diane, Mrs. appointed
    director
  22. 2004-11-26
    ➖
    HOWARD, Gordon Charles resigned
    secretary
  23. 2004-09-24
    ➕
    HOWARD, Sandra Christina appointed
    secretary
  24. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #14
  25. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #13
  26. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #12
  27. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #11
  28. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #10
  29. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #9
  30. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #8
  31. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #7
  32. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #6
  33. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #5
  34. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #4
  35. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #3
  36. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #2
  37. 2002-07-30
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    Charge satisfied #1
  38. 2002-05-17
    ➕
    DAVIS, Christine Lois appointed
    secretary
  39. 2002-05-17
    ➖
    DAVIS, Christine Lois resigned
    secretary
  40. 2001-11-06
    ➖
    SLATER, Roger James resigned
    director
  41. 1991-05-24
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    Charge registered #14
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  42. 1988-04-20
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    Charge registered #13
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  43. 1988-03-25
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  44. 1987-10-26
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  45. 1987-10-14
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  46. 1987-08-14
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  47. 1987-02-03
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Allied Irish Finance Company Limited.
  48. 1986-12-08
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  49. 1986-03-24
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  50. 1985-10-10
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events

Owner dependency

91/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

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 47 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 47 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 med ·
2 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: BRAND, Yvonne Diane, Mrs. resigned 2026-02-24; HOWARD, Sandra Christina resigned 2025-10-07

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Gordon Charles Howard
Individual · English · DOB 06/1946 · age 80
——sig. influencesignificant influence03/03/2017

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1964-07-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

Wren Cottage Horsham Road
Beare Green
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 4RA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-12
Last: 2026-03-29

Officers (3 active · 6 resigned)

HOWARD, Gordon Charles→
secretary · appointed 2007-03-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HOWARD, Gordon Charles→
director · ~80y · appointed 1979-05-14
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HOWARD, Sandra Christina→
director · ~69y · appointed 2026-05-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DAVIS, Christine Lois→
secretary · appointed 2002-05-17 · resigned 2002-05-17
Resigned
HOWARD, Gordon Charles→
secretary · resigned 2004-11-26
Resigned
HOWARD, Sandra Christina→
secretary · appointed 2004-09-24 · resigned 2007-03-22
Resigned
BRAND, Yvonne Diane, Mrs.→
director · ~87y · appointed 2006-02-15 · resigned 2026-02-24
Resigned
HOWARD, Sandra Christina→
director · ~69y · appointed 2021-11-15 · resigned 2025-10-07
Resigned
SLATER, Roger James→
director · ~91y · resigned 2001-11-06
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

14
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:14 of 14 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property24/05/199130/07/2002
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property20/04/198830/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property25/03/198830/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property26/10/198730/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property14/10/198730/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property14/08/198730/07/2002
satisfied
Allied Irish Finance Company .
Allied Irish Finance Company Limited.
Mortgage2 properties03/02/198730/07/2002
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property08/12/198630/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property24/03/198630/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property10/10/198530/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property26/09/198530/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property10/09/198530/07/2002
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property25/07/198330/07/2002
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property08/10/198230/07/2002

Recent filings (123 total)

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-01
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-11-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-29