HCC PROPERTIES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
05946999 · ltd · incorporated 2006-09-26
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 64). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 19.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 14 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
111 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (74 events)Click to expand
- 2022-06-21📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2022-06-21🏁Company dissolved
- 2022-02-15📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2022-01-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2021-12-15📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2021-11-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-17🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2021-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-12-17🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
- 2020-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-30➖GALLAGHER, Geraldine Josephine resigneddirector
- 2020-09-30➖HUNTER, Gail Susan resigneddirector
- 2019-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-20📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2019-02-20📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2018-10-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-10-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2018-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2018-10-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-10-10🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
- 2018-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-12-01🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
- 2014-11-10➕BURRELL, James Alexander appointeddirector
- 2014-06-27🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2014-06-12🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Cbre Loan Servicing Limited
- 2014-06-03🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-06-03🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-06-03🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-01-31➖BENNISON, Matthew Edward resignedsecretary
- 2014-01-31➖BENNISON, Matthew Edward resigneddirector
- 2014-01-31➕GALLAGHER, Geraldine Josephine appointeddirector
- 2013-02-27🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
- 2011-12-01🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2011-07-19➕BENNISON, Matthew Edward appointedsecretary
- 2011-07-19➖DOUBLEDAY, Timothy resignedsecretary
- 2011-07-19➕BENNISON, Matthew Edward appointeddirector
- 2011-07-19➖DOUBLEDAY, Timothy John resigneddirector
- 2010-12-23🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2010-11-29➕DOUBLEDAY, Timothy appointedsecretary
- 2010-11-29➖GALLAGHER, Geraldine Josephine resignedsecretary
- 2010-11-29➕DOUBLEDAY, Timothy John appointeddirector
- 2010-11-29➖NISBETT, Paul Sandle resigneddirector
- 2008-08-08➕NISBETT, Paul Sandle appointeddirector
- 2008-06-30➖DAY, Mark resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 74 events
Owner dependency
76/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
79/100
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 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 20 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2022-06-21
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
Principal Hayley Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Principal Hayley Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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HCC PROPERTIES LIMITED
This company · 05946999
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Hayley Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 16/01/2019 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Hcc Group Properties Limitedceased 16/01/2019· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-09-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
The Inspire
Hornbeam Square West
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8PA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2020-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
BURRELL, James Alexander→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-11-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
TROY, Anthony Gerard→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-05-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BENNISON, Matthew Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-07-19 · resigned 2014-01-31
DOUBLEDAY, Timothy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-11-29 · resigned 2011-07-19
GALLAGHER, Geraldine Josephine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-05-25 · resigned 2010-11-29
SOLOMAN, Sheila Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-10-25 · resigned 2007-05-25
TRUSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-09-26 · resigned 2006-10-25
ANDERSON, Peter George→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-10-25 · resigned 2007-05-25
BELLONE, Norman Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2006-10-25 · resigned 2007-05-25
BENNISON, Matthew Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2011-07-19 · resigned 2014-01-31
DAY, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-09-07 · resigned 2008-06-30
DE GAY, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-09-26 · resigned 2006-09-26
DOUBLEDAY, Timothy John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2010-11-29 · resigned 2011-07-19
GALLAGHER, Geraldine Josephine→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2014-01-31 · resigned 2020-09-30
HOLDEN, Elizabeth Jane Dilwihs→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-09-26 · resigned 2006-10-25
HUNTER, Gail Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-05-25 · resigned 2020-09-30
MONIR, Nicole Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-09-26 · resigned 2006-09-26
MORGAN, Philip Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2006-09-26 · resigned 2006-10-25
NISBETT, Paul Sandle→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-08-08 · resigned 2010-11-29
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/12/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | — | 10/10/2018 | 17/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | Cbre Loan Servicing Cbre Loan Servicing Limited | A registered charge | — | 01/12/2015 | 12/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Cbre Loan Servicing Cbre Loan Servicing Limited | A registered charge | — | 12/06/2014 | 12/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Citicorp Trustee Company Citicorp Trustee Company Limited | English law deed of accession | 1 property | 27/02/2013 | 27/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/12/2011 | 03/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Share mortgage and security assignment over receivables | 1 property | 23/12/2010 | 03/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Deed of accession | 1 property | 18/06/2007 | 03/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Capita Trust Company (The Security Trustee) Capita Trust Company Limited (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 03/11/2006 | 06/06/2007 |
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Recent filings (111 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2022-06-21
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2022-02-15
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-01-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2021-12-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-09-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-05-04
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2020-12-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-10-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-09-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-10-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-09-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2019-02-20