ASHWAY PROPERTIES LTD
💤Zombieactive
03943302 · ltd · incorporated 2000-03-09
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
—
year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£100
book net assets
Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed other with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (77/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 4 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
87 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £100
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
—
Net Worth
£100
~ YoY
Current Assets
—
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £100 | £100 |
| Net assets | £100 | £100 |
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 gazette
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (42 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-26📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2026-03-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-01-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-14➕BIERENHAK, Avraham Yaacov appointeddirector
- 2026-01-14➖MORRIS, Simon Alexander resigneddirector
- 2025-10-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-26📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2022-07-26📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-05-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2018-02-12📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2017-11-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-27➕MORRIS, Simon Alexander appointeddirector
- 2017-02-27➖WELTSCHER, Israel Meir resigneddirector
- 2016-01-01➖WELTSCHER, Goldie resignedsecretary
- 2012-03-16➖BIERENHAK, Avraham resignedsecretary
- 2012-03-16➖KRAUSZ, Moses resigneddirector
- 2008-05-10➕BIERENHAK, Avraham appointedsecretary
- 2008-05-10➕KRAUSZ, Moses appointeddirector
- 2004-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2004-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2004-09-16🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Leeds & Holbeck Building Society
- 2004-09-16🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Leeds & Holbeck Building Society
- 2004-09-16🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2004-09-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-10-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Nationwide Building Society
- 2003-10-10🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Nationwide Building Society
- 2003-09-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
- 2003-09-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Aib Group (UK) PLC
- 2000-03-16➕WELTSCHER, Goldie appointedsecretary
- 2000-03-16➖FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-03-16➕WELTSCHER, Israel Meir appointeddirector
- 2000-03-16➖FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2000-03-09🏢Company incorporatedAs ASHWAY PROPERTIES LTD
- 2000-03-09➕FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2000-03-09➕FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-03-23
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-03-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
18 Ainsdale Avenue
Manchester
Lancashire
M7 4LS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-03-23OVERDUE
Last: 2025-03-09
Officers (1 active · 7 resigned)
BIERENHAK, Avraham Yaacov→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2026-01-14
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BIERENHAK, Avraham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-10 · resigned 2012-03-16
WELTSCHER, Goldie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-16 · resigned 2016-01-01
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-03-09 · resigned 2000-03-16
KRAUSZ, Moses→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2008-05-10 · resigned 2012-03-16
MORRIS, Simon Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-02-27 · resigned 2026-01-14
WELTSCHER, Israel Meir→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2000-03-16 · resigned 2017-02-27
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2000-03-09 · resigned 2000-03-16
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Leeds & Holbeck Building Society | Assignment of rental income | 1 property | 16/09/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Leeds & Holbeck Building Society | Charge deed | 2 properties | 16/09/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/10/2003 | 13/11/2004 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Nationwide Building Society | Debenture | 1 property | 10/10/2003 | 13/11/2004 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 22/09/2003 | 16/09/2004 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 22/09/2003 | 16/09/2004 |
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Recent filings (87 total)
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2026-05-26
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-03-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-10-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-10-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-11-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-14
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2022-07-26
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-07-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-05-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-10-18