169 SUMATRA ROAD RESIDENTS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
01554589 · ltd · incorporated 1981-04-03
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Dec 2025
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Residents property management
Sector: Activities of households
Investor take
PursueAsset-holding vehicle with a 66-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 66). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
18 officers (2 active, 18 linked, 11 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
146 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
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Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
6
filings
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-04-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2026-03-15➖HAMMOND, Michael Joseph resigneddirector
- 2026-03-15➖OLMOS VELASQUEZ, Gonzalo Emilio resigneddirector
- 2025-11-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-11-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-09-02📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-09-02📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2025-08-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-11📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2025-01-01➕LMS SHERIDANS LTD appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2024-05-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-18📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-02📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2024-03-02📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2023-04-03➖SHERIDAN, Timothy Robert resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-24➖HAMMOND, Michael Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-24➕SHERIDAN, Timothy Robert appointedsecretary
- 2018-05-24➖PAGE REGISTRARS LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-05-12➕PAGE REGISTRARS LTD appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-09-10➕LUCK, Deborah Ann appointeddirector
- 2013-09-10➕HAMMOND, Michael Joseph appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-10➖WILSON, Emily Emily resignedsecretary
- 2013-09-10➖WILSON, Emily resigneddirector
- 2012-03-03➖LUCAS, Jane Sylvia resigneddirector
- 2012-01-22➕WILSON, Emily Emily appointedsecretary
- 2012-01-02➖LUCAS, Jane Sylvia resignedsecretary
- 2009-06-19➖TAYLOR, Denzil Jon resigneddirector
- 2009-06-19➕WILSON, Emily appointeddirector
- 2006-09-14➕OLMOS VELASQUEZ, Gonzalo Emilio appointeddirector
- 2006-04-07➖MATOS, John resigneddirector
- 2005-01-14➕TAYLOR, Denzil Jon appointeddirector
- 2003-04-25➖ASHCROFT, Paul resigneddirector
- 2001-07-10➕MATOS, John appointeddirector
- 2000-06-23➖BIGGS, Louise Gabriele Seymour resigneddirector
- 1999-08-08➕ASHCROFT, Paul appointeddirector
- 1999-05-16➕BIGGS, Louise Gabriele Seymour appointeddirector
- 1999-03-19➖STRUMPF, Nicole resigneddirector
- 1998-12-19➕STRUMPF, Nicole appointeddirector
- 1997-12-05➖GOULD, Angela Pauline resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
90/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
78/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HAMMOND, Michael Joseph resigned 2026-03-15; OLMOS VELASQUEZ, Gonzalo Emilio resigned 2026-03-15
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
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Mrs Deborah Ann Luck Individual · British · DOB 09/1960 · age 66 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest · firm interest | 13/04/2017 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Michael Joseph Hammondceased 15/03/2026· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr Gonzalo Emilio Olmos Velasquezceased 15/03/2026· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 ST. GEORGES DRIVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED→ 03158004 · est 1996 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 30y | — | — |
| 11 HILL AVENUE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED→ 17126045 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 BUCKINGHAM STREET AND 31-33 KINGSBURY RMC LTD→ 16702530 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 129 LONDON ROAD LIMITED→ 05141085 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | — | — |
| 13/15 PRIORY ROAD MANAGEMENT LIMITED→ 16083149 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 132 MANDEVILLE ROAD RTM COMPANY LIMITED→ 09392116 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| 139 SUTHERLAND AVENUE LIMITED→ 02473828 · est 1990 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 36y | — | — |
| 15 GORDON AVENUE LIMITED→ 06975958 · est 2009 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
| 155 HOLLAND PARK AVENUE (FREEHOLD) LIMITED→ 14149714 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 16 FONTENOY ROAD LIMITED→ 05635644 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
| 165 SUNNYSIDE LTD→ 10482689 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
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Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1981-04-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC98000 — Residents property management
Registered office
8 Manor Courtyard
Hughenden Avenue
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5RE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-30
Last: 2026-03-16
Officers (2 active · 16 resigned)
LMS SHERIDANS LTD→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2025-01-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LUCK, Deborah Ann→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-09-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GREENWALL, Julian James→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-11-23
HAMMOND, Michael Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-09-10 · resigned 2018-05-24
LUCAS, Jane Sylvia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-11-23 · resigned 2012-01-02
SHERIDAN, Timothy Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-05-24 · resigned 2023-04-03
WILSON, Emily Emily→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-01-22 · resigned 2013-09-10
PAGE REGISTRARS LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-05-12 · resigned 2018-05-24
ASHCROFT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 1999-08-08 · resigned 2003-04-25
BIGGS, Louise Gabriele Seymour→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1999-05-16 · resigned 2000-06-23
GOULD, Angela Pauline→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1997-12-05
HAMMOND, Michael Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 2026-03-15
LUCAS, Jane Sylvia→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2012-03-03
MATOS, John→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2001-07-10 · resigned 2006-04-07
OLMOS VELASQUEZ, Gonzalo Emilio→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2006-09-14 · resigned 2026-03-15
STRUMPF, Nicole→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 1998-12-19 · resigned 1999-03-19
TAYLOR, Denzil Jon→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2005-01-14 · resigned 2009-06-19
WILSON, Emily→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2009-06-19 · resigned 2013-09-10
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Recent filings (146 total)
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-04-02
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-04-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2026-03-25
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-11-06
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-11-06
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-11-06