SQUIRES BRIDGE HOMES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03278308 · ltd · incorporated 1996-11-14
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 63). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
28 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 28.7y
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 28.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (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
28 charges (28/28 with lender, 28/28 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (5 active, 19 linked, 15 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
35 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
172 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
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
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (105 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-29➕LEWIS, Katie appointeddirector
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-17➕BISHOP, Tammy Anne appointeddirector
- 2025-03-17➕PAINE, Matthew James appointeddirector
- 2025-03-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-21➖ENNIS, Gary Martin resigneddirector
- 2024-03-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-07-08➕ENNIS, Gary Martin appointeddirector
- 2020-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-06-30➖BURTON, Christopher Julian resigneddirector
- 2020-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-02-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-11-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-10-31➖HILL, Timothy John resigneddirector
- 2017-01-19➖COOPER, Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-11-23➕COOPER, Neil appointeddirector
- 2015-11-18➖WALLACE, Ian Edward resigneddirector
- 2012-07-01➕BURTON, Christopher Julian appointeddirector
- 2012-06-30➖WILKS, Rodney Steven Lailey resigneddirector
- 2012-05-11➕THOMAS, David Fraser appointeddirector
- 2012-03-21➕BARRATT CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2010-12-31➖DENT, Laurence resignedsecretary
- 2010-05-14➖GIERON, Paul Robert resigneddirector
- 2010-05-14➕HILL, Timothy John appointeddirector
- 2010-05-14➕WILKS, Rodney Steven Lailey appointeddirector
- 2008-03-27➖GIBBONS, Nigel resignedsecretary
- 2008-03-27➖MICHELMORES SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-03-27➕DENT, Laurence appointedsecretary
- 2006-04-20➕MICHELMORES SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-04-20➖CLARE, Douglas Alan resigneddirector
- 2006-04-20➖GIBBONS, Nigel resigneddirector
- 2006-04-20➕GIERON, Paul Robert appointeddirector
- 2006-04-20➕WALLACE, Ian Edward appointeddirector
- 2006-04-04🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
- 2006-02-16🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2006-02-16🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2006-02-16🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2006-02-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2006-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2006-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2006-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #23
Showing most recent 50 of 105 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome 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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- 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
Squires Bridge Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Squires Bridge Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SQUIRES BRIDGE HOMES LIMITED
This company · 03278308
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Squires Bridge 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
Incorporated1996-11-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Barratt House Cartwright Way
Forest Business Park Bardon Hill
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 1UF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-06
Last: 2025-11-22
Officers (5 active · 14 resigned)
BARRATT CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2012-03-21
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BISHOP, Tammy Anne→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2025-03-17
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LEWIS, Katie→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2026-01-29
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PAINE, Matthew James→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2025-03-17
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THOMAS, David Fraser→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2012-05-11
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DENT, Laurence→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-27 · resigned 2010-12-31
GIBBONS, Nigel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-11-14 · resigned 2008-03-27
MICHELMORES SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-04-20 · resigned 2008-03-27
BURTON, Christopher Julian→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-07-01 · resigned 2020-06-30
CLARE, Douglas Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1996-11-14 · resigned 2006-04-20
COOPER, Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-23 · resigned 2017-01-19
ENNIS, Gary Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-07-08 · resigned 2024-09-21
GIBBONS, Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1996-11-14 · resigned 2006-04-20
GIERON, Paul Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2006-04-20 · resigned 2010-05-14
HAMBLIN, Brett→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-08-12 · resigned 2004-09-20
HILL, Timothy John→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2010-05-14 · resigned 2017-10-31
WALLACE, Ian Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2006-04-20 · resigned 2015-11-18
WEST, Richard Aubrey Spencer→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2000-01-01 · resigned 2004-09-20
WILKS, Rodney Steven Lailey→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2010-05-14 · resigned 2012-06-30
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Mortgages & charges
28
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:28 of 28 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 04/04/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/11/2005 | 16/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/06/2005 | 16/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/04/2004 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/08/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/03/2003 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 27/08/2002 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 30/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Christiane Helene Denise Granville-Barker | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Christiane Helene Denise Granville-Barker | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 06/03/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Colonel Sir James and Lady Malcolm | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/01/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 11/01/2001 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/07/2000 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/06/2000 | 16/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 17/09/1998 | 12/10/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/02/1998 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/10/1997 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 15/09/1997 | 14/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 15/09/1997 | 16/02/2006 |
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Recent filings (172 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-02-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-03-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-03-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-03-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-05-07