ENGLISH & OVERSEAS PROPERTIES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01129454 · ltd · incorporated 1973-08-16
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
—
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 13 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
26 live charges · 13 lenders · oldest 43.7y
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 43.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 13 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
26 charges (26/26 with lender, 26/26 with type)
90
Directors & officers
40 officers (3 active, 40 linked, 29 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
337 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (147 events)Click to expand
- 2021-04-27📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2021-04-27🏁Company dissolved
- 2021-02-09📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2021-02-01📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2021-01-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-01-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-01-18🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2021-01-18🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2021-01-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-31➖JENKINS, Michael Ben resigneddirector
- 2020-02-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-02-13➕SLAVIN, Philip Simon appointeddirector
- 2019-12-13📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2019-12-13📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2019-12-13⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2019-12-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-11-07➖DODD, Angus Alexander resigneddirector
- 2019-09-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-03📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2018-04-03📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2018-04-03⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2018-04-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-02-15📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2018-02-08📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2018-02-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2018-02-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-11-03🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Homes and Communities Agency
- 2017-01-13➕SAUNDERS, James Michael Edward appointeddirector
- 2017-01-13➖CARTER, Simon Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2017-01-13➕JENKINS, Michael Ben appointeddirector
- 2016-11-03🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch, 90 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9RA (As Common Security Agent for Each of the Secured Parties)
- 2016-10-25🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2016-10-05➕HEAZELL, Frances Victoria appointedsecretary
- 2016-10-05➖ODELL, Sandra Judith resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-27➕DODD, Angus Alexander appointeddirector
- 2016-06-27➖JAMES, Maxwell David Shaw resigneddirector
- 2015-05-26➕CARTER, Simon Geoffrey appointeddirector
- 2015-05-26➖GREENSLADE, Daniel Mark resigneddirector
- 2015-03-31➕GREENSLADE, Daniel Mark appointeddirector
- 2015-03-31➖STEARN, Richard James resigneddirector
- 2013-01-01➖DIXON, Susan Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2013-01-01➕ODELL, Sandra Judith appointedsecretary
- 2012-10-31➖WORTHINGTON, Rebecca Jane resigneddirector
- 2012-08-01➕STEARN, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2012-05-25➖WYATT, Adrian Roger resigneddirector
- 2012-02-16➖GAVAGHAN, David Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2012-02-16➕JAMES, Maxwell David Shaw appointeddirector
- 2011-03-24➖SHATTOCK, Nicholas Simon Keith resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 147 events
Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 53 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-04-27
3 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2019-12-13: legacy; 2018-04-03: legacy
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
Quintain Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Quintain Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ENGLISH & OVERSEAS PROPERTIES LIMITED
This company · 01129454
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quintain 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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1973-08-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects
Registered office
180 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5QZ
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 37 resigned)
HEAZELL, Frances Victoria→
Activesecretary · appointed 2016-10-05
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SAUNDERS, James Michael Edward→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2017-01-13
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SLAVIN, Philip Simon→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2020-02-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DIXON, Susan Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-10-25 · resigned 2013-01-01
EASTWOOD, Charlotte Ind→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-07-23 · resigned 2004-10-25
GIBSON, Timothy David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-31 · resigned 1998-05-09
HUGHES, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-06-07 · resigned 2000-01-31
ODELL, Sandra Judith→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-01-01 · resigned 2016-10-05
ROBSON SKEETE, Gail→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-20 · resigned 2000-05-30
ROBSON SKEETE, Gail→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-05-09 · resigned 1999-08-31
WOOLLEY, Peter Thomas Griffith→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1996-10-31
WORTHINGTON, Rebecca Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-20 · resigned 2002-07-23
AL-SAGER, Mohammed Jassem→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1995-03-14
ARRA, Giorgio→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1998-01-28 · resigned 1999-06-07
BROOKER, Alfred Thomas→
Resigneddirector · appointed 1997-10-23 · resigned 1999-06-07
CARTER, Simon Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2015-05-26 · resigned 2017-01-13
CLARK, James Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 1999-06-07
DEAR, Michael Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1997-01-23
DODD, Angus Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-06-27 · resigned 2019-11-07
DUGDALE, Edward Stratford→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-06-07 · resigned 2002-10-07
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Mortgages & charges
26
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:26 of 26 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Homes and Communities Agency | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/11/2017 | 18/01/2021 | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch, 90 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9RA (As Common Security Agent for Each of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 03/11/2016 | 18/01/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (The "Security Agent") | Floating charge security agreement | 1 property | 14/03/2008 | 25/10/2016 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Facility Agent) | A security agreement | 1 property | 04/02/2008 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Facility Agent) | A security agreement | 1 property | 29/01/2008 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Capital as Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Facility Agent) | A security agreement | 1 property | 29/01/2008 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Facility Agent) | Security agreement | 2 properties | 22/10/2007 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Security agreement | 1 property | 26/10/2005 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Security agreement | 1 property | 26/10/2005 | 19/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Bank of Wales Bank of Wales PLC | Mortgage by way of assignment | 1 property | 03/03/2000 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Bank of Wales Bank of Wales PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/03/1999 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC | Deed of charge | 1 property | 07/12/1998 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/05/1998 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | The British Linen Bank The British Linen Bank Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/01/1998 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/02/1996 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Pfandbrief-Und Hypothekenbank Aktiengesellschaft | Shares charge | 3 properties | 23/01/1995 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | The British Linen Bank The British Linen Bank Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/04/1989 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/04/1989 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/04/1989 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/07/1988 | 10/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 11/10/1982 | 21/01/1987 |
Recent filings (337 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2021-04-27
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2021-02-09
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2021-02-01
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-01-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-01-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-01-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-05-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-02-15
legacy
capital · SH20
2019-12-13
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2019-12-13
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2019-12-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2019-12-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-11-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2019-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-05-22