VENTAQUEST DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
01088788 · ltd · incorporated 1972-12-28
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
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
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
Property-backed borrower with a 88-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 88). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 24 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).

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Refinance opportunity

63 live charges · 24 lenders · oldest 53.2y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 53.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 24 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (62/100)

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
63 charges (63/63 with lender, 63/63 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (5 active, 14 linked, 13 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
211 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (115 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-22
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  3. 2024-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  4. 2024-08-08
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  5. 2024-03-24
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  6. 2024-03-21
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    Charge registered #63
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties
  7. 2024-01-30
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2023-12-31
    SALVESEN, Duncan James resigned
    director
  9. 2023-10-06
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  10. 2023-10-05
    SWALES, Harry appointed
    director
  11. 2023-10-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  12. 2023-10-05
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    Charge registered #62
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
  13. 2023-07-26
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2023-06-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2022-07-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2022-02-15
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2022-01-18
    LEIBOWITZ, Alan Jay resigned
    director
  18. 2021-04-29
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  19. 2021-04-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2021-04-01
    MOROSS, Trevor resigned
    director
  21. 2021-02-25
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2021-02-25
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  23. 2021-02-22
    JENKINS, Michael Ben appointed
    director
  24. 2021-02-22
    KENNEDY, John Patrick resigned
    director
  25. 2020-11-16
    GIBLIN, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  26. 2020-11-16
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  27. 2020-07-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2018-12-27
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    Charge registered #61
    Lender: Aviva Commercial Finance Limited
  29. 2018-12-27
    🔒
    Charge registered #60
    Lender: Aviva Financial Commercial Limited
  30. 2018-12-27
    🔒
    Charge registered #59
    Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
  31. 2014-11-28
    🔒
    Charge registered #58
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  32. 2014-01-16
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    Charge registered #57
    Lender: Aviva Commercial Finance Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
  33. 2014-01-16
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    Charge registered #56
    Lender: Aviva Commercial Finance Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
  34. 2013-08-28
    WADE, Philip John resigned
    director
  35. 2010-06-01
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    Charge registered #55
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  36. 2007-12-12
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    Charge registered #54
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Agent for the Finance Parties (The Security Agent)
  37. 2007-10-29
    WADE, Philip John appointed
    director
  38. 2006-03-07
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    Charge satisfied #52
  39. 2005-09-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #50
  40. 2005-09-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #49
  41. 2003-07-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #43
  42. 2001-04-06
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #33
  43. 2001-04-04
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    Charge registered #53
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  44. 2001-04-04
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    Charge registered #52
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  45. 2001-04-04
    🔒
    Charge registered #51
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  46. 2000-11-07
    KENNEDY, John Patrick appointed
    director
  47. 1999-09-21
    SILVER, Anthony Martin resigned
    director
  48. 1998-01-22
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    Charge satisfied #46
  49. 1997-05-30
    CHIANG, Alexander Jong-Luan resigned
    director
  50. 1997-05-06
    SALVESEN, Duncan James appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 115 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 88 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

60/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 88 years old. Natural succession window is now.

Red flags

1 med · 1 low
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.

48 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

Dorrington Estates Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Dorrington Estates Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
VENTAQUEST DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
This company · 01088788

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Dorrington Estates Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75-100% shares27/12/2018
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Dorrington Investment Plcceased 27/12/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

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
Incorporated1972-12-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

16 Hans Road
London
SW3 1RT

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-07
Last: 2025-10-24

Officers (5 active · 9 resigned)

HANOVER MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
corporate-secretary
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Active
GIBLIN, Andrew Richard
director · ~48y · appointed 2020-11-16
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Active
GORVY, Manfred Stanley
director · ~88y
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Active
JENKINS, Michael Ben
director · ~54y · appointed 2021-02-22
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Active
SWALES, Harry
director · ~46y · appointed 2023-10-05
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Active
BENNETT-BLACKLOCK, Robert Malcolm
director · ~78y · resigned 1997-03-27
Resigned
CHIANG, Alexander Jong-Luan
director · ~68y · appointed 1994-10-31 · resigned 1997-05-30
Resigned
KENNEDY, John Patrick
director · ~69y · appointed 2000-11-07 · resigned 2021-02-22
Resigned
LEIBOWITZ, Alan Jay
director · ~74y · resigned 2022-01-18
Resigned
MOROSS, Trevor
director · ~78y · appointed 1991-10-31 · resigned 2021-04-01
Resigned
SALVESEN, Duncan James
director · ~69y · appointed 1997-05-06 · resigned 2023-12-31
Resigned
SILVER, Anthony Martin
director · ~72y · resigned 1999-09-21
Resigned
WADE, Philip John
director · ~76y · appointed 2007-10-29 · resigned 2013-08-28
Resigned
WHITMORE, James Nicholas
director · ~65y · appointed 1994-10-31 · resigned 1995-02-28
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

63
Total charges
48
Outstanding
19
Active lenders
Status:Lender:63 of 63 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties
National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties
A registered charge1 property21/03/2024
outstanding
National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee
National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
A registered charge1 property05/10/2023
outstanding
Aviva Commercial Finance
Aviva Commercial Finance Limited
A registered charge5 properties27/12/2018
outstanding
Aviva Financial Commercial
Aviva Financial Commercial Limited
A registered charge5 properties27/12/2018
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc UK Bank PLC
A registered charge2 properties27/12/2018
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property28/11/2014
outstanding
Aviva Commercial Finance as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
Aviva Commercial Finance Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
A registered charge5 properties16/01/2014
outstanding
Aviva Commercial Finance as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
Aviva Commercial Finance Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Other Lenders (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
A registered charge1 property16/01/2014
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property01/06/2010
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC as Agent for the Finance Parties (The Security Agent)
Legal charge3 properties12/12/2007
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage2 properties04/04/2001
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property04/04/200107/03/2006
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property04/04/2001
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal mortgage2 properties25/01/199622/09/2005
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal mortgage2 properties22/01/199622/09/2005
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal charge1 property12/06/199511/05/1996
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties25/03/1993
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property25/03/199322/01/1998
outstanding
Cl Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal charge1 property15/05/1992
outstanding
Cl Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal charge1 property13/05/1992
satisfied
Norwich Union Mortgage Finance
Norwich Union Mortgage Finance Limited
Legal charge5 properties17/01/199222/07/2003
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/01/1992
outstanding
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property17/10/1991
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property17/10/199128/06/1996
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property17/10/199128/06/1996
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property18/01/1991
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property05/12/1990
outstanding
Eagle Star Trust Company
Eagle Star Trust Company Limited
Second supplemental trust deed2 properties20/08/1990
outstanding
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage2 properties28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage2 properties28/02/1990
satisfied
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/199006/04/2001
satisfied
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/199001/05/1992
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
satisfied
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/199003/05/1996
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
satisfied
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/199007/05/1994
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage2 properties28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L. Bank Nederland N.V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
C. L Bank Nederland N. V.
Legal mortgage1 property28/02/1990
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property28/01/1990
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property28/11/1989
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property28/11/1989
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property07/06/1988
outstanding
Eagle Star Trust Company
Eagle Star Trust Company Limited
Supplemental trust deed4 properties31/12/1986
outstanding
Eagle Star Trust Company
Eagle Star Trust Company Limited
Turst deed4 properties19/08/1986
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties16/07/1986
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland Nv
Legal charge1 property30/07/198512/07/1990
satisfied
Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland Nv
Legal mortgage1 property30/09/198312/07/1990
satisfied
N. V. Slavenburgs Bank
Legal charge1 property07/07/198312/07/1990
outstanding
Schlesinger
Schlesinger LTD
Legal mortgage1 property06/03/1978
outstanding
H & D Bernard Securities Ltdand Others for All Details See Doc M11
Legal mortgage2 properties12/02/1975
outstanding
Western Bank
Western Bank LTD
Legal charge1 property28/02/1973
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Recent filings (211 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-10-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-24
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-08-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-03-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-25
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-10-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-07-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-07-22