174 DORSET ROAD MANAGEMENT LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05458341 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 2005-05-20
Investment thesis
Unencumbered property vehicle — clean asset-backed target with refinance headroom.
Why interesting: Property-holding entity with no live charges; straightforward asset-backed case.
Why risky: Values depend on title and valuation; property-specific market exposure.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to May 2025
Net worth
£34.9k
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed property with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
19 officers (4 active, 19 linked, 13 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
3 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
90 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
🔒Estimated company valuation
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £34,890
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£35k
↑ 5.4% YoY
Current Assets
£35k
↑ 5.4% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-05-31 | 2024-05-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £34.9k | £33.1k |
| Current assets | £34.9k | £33.1k |
| Net assets | £34.9k | £33.1k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-01📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-08-01📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-19➕VYAS, Seema, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-07-19➖KITCHIN, Paul James resigneddirector
- 2025-07-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2018-11-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2018-05-29📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2018-05-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2018-05-23📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2017-11-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2017-11-13📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2013-05-07➕YIP BRAIDLEY, Mary, Dr appointedsecretary
- 2013-05-07➖SINGH, Manny resignedsecretary
- 2013-02-12➕STAHNKE, Michaela, Dr appointeddirector
- 2012-10-22➖KANE, Liam Barry Daniel resigneddirector
- 2012-09-04➖BOWMAN, Shaun Craig resigneddirector
- 2012-09-04➖HANNAN, Jessica resigneddirector
- 2010-11-12➖BARWELL, Emma Saree resigneddirector
- 2010-09-22➖SHEEHY, Catriona resigneddirector
- 2009-10-25➕SINGH, Manny appointedsecretary
- 2009-10-23➖KITCHIN, Paul James resignedsecretary
- 2009-09-12➕KITCHIN, Paul James appointeddirector
- 2009-01-01➖SLY, Benjamin resigneddirector
- 2008-07-07➕HANNAN, Jessica appointeddirector
- 2008-07-07➕KANE, Liam Barry Daniel appointeddirector
- 2008-07-07➕SLY, Benjamin appointeddirector
- 2007-06-26➕BOWMAN, Shaun Craig appointeddirector
- 2007-06-26➖HENDERSON, Kelly Joanne resigneddirector
- 2007-05-31➕SHEEHY, Catriona appointeddirector
- 2007-05-31➖STRAWFORD, Caroline resigneddirector
- 2007-03-10➕SMUTS, Nicholas Sean appointeddirector
- 2006-12-01➕HENDERSON, Kelly Joanne appointeddirector
- 2006-11-01➖SCOTT, Sharon Tracey resignedsecretary
- 2006-11-01➖SCOTT, Jeremy Richard resigneddirector
- 2006-10-31➕KITCHIN, Paul James appointedsecretary
- 2006-10-31➕BARWELL, Emma Saree appointeddirector
- 2006-10-31➕STRAWFORD, Caroline appointeddirector
- 2005-05-26➕SCOTT, Sharon Tracey appointedsecretary
- 2005-05-26➖FLETCHER KENNEDY SECRETARIES LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-05-26➕SCOTT, Jeremy Richard appointeddirector
- 2005-05-26➖FLETCHER KENNEDY DIRECTORS LTD resignedcorporate-director
- 2005-05-20🏢Company incorporatedAs 174 DORSET ROAD MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
48/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-03
Shareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr Seema Vyas Individual · English · DOB 02/1972 · age 54 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 19/07/2025 |
Ms Michaela Stahnke Individual · British · DOB 11/1964 · age 62 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
Mr Nicholas Sean Smuts Individual · British · DOB 11/1976 · age 50 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Paul Kitchinceased 19/07/2025· 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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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
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated2005-05-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Registered office
9 Catherine House
174 Dorset Road
London
SW19 3EF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-02-28
Last made up to: 2025-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-03OVERDUE
Last: 2025-05-20
Officers (4 active · 15 resigned)
YIP BRAIDLEY, Mary, Dr→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-05-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SMUTS, Nicholas Sean→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2007-03-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
STAHNKE, Michaela, Dr→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-02-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
VYAS, Seema, Dr→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2025-07-19
View their other companies + combined net worth →
KITCHIN, Paul James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-10-31 · resigned 2009-10-23
SCOTT, Sharon Tracey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-05-26 · resigned 2006-11-01
SINGH, Manny→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-25 · resigned 2013-05-07
FLETCHER KENNEDY SECRETARIES LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-05-20 · resigned 2005-05-26
BARWELL, Emma Saree→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-10-31 · resigned 2010-11-12
BOWMAN, Shaun Craig→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2007-06-26 · resigned 2012-09-04
HANNAN, Jessica→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2008-07-07 · resigned 2012-09-04
HENDERSON, Kelly Joanne→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2006-12-01 · resigned 2007-06-26
KANE, Liam Barry Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2008-07-07 · resigned 2012-10-22
KITCHIN, Paul James→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2009-09-12 · resigned 2025-07-19
SCOTT, Jeremy Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-05-26 · resigned 2006-11-01
SHEEHY, Catriona→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2007-05-31 · resigned 2010-09-22
SLY, Benjamin→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2008-07-07 · resigned 2009-01-01
STRAWFORD, Caroline→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2006-10-31 · resigned 2007-05-31
FLETCHER KENNEDY DIRECTORS LTD→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2005-05-20 · resigned 2005-05-26
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Recent filings (90 total)
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-08-01
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-08-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-07-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-07-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-12-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-08-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-06-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2020-08-17