CARAVANS DIRECT (NW) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06007935 · ltd · incorporated 2006-11-23
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Jun 2025
Net worth
£2.24M
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 16.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
3 officers (3 active, 3 linked, 2 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
62 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Positive net assets
Net assets £2,243,721
Net assets shrinking
Down £83,808 YoY
Cash YoY
+505220%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£475k
↑ 505220% YoY
Net Worth
£2.2m
↓ 3.6% YoY
Current Assets
£3.2m
↓ 4.1% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-06-30 | 2024-06-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £3.04M | £3.02M |
| Current assets | £3.16M | £3.30M |
| Cash | £475.0k | £94 |
| Debtors | £1.94M | £1.44M |
| Net assets | £2.24M | £2.33M |
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
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (28 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-11🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Shawbrook Bank Limited
- 2024-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-06-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-05-30🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2022-05-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2022-05-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-09-08🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2021-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-03-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-03-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2021-03-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2020-03-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-04-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-08-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2010-01-06🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2006-11-23🏢Company incorporatedAs CARAVANS DIRECT (NW) LIMITED
- 2006-11-23➕SELDON, Jonathan Charles Walker appointedsecretary
- 2006-11-23➕SELDON, Jonathan Charles Walker appointeddirector
- 2006-11-23➕SELDON, Oliver William Walker appointeddirector
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 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 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 low6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Oliver William Walker Seldon Individual · British · DOB 12/1984 · age 42 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
Mr Jonathan Charles Walker Seldon Individual · British · DOB 12/1984 · age 42 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED→ 00764323 · est 1963 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 62y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-11-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered office
Banks House
Ty Isa Road
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2PL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-01
Last: 2026-05-18
Officers (3 active · 0 resigned)
SELDON, Jonathan Charles Walker→
Activesecretary · appointed 2006-11-23
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SELDON, Jonathan Charles Walker→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2006-11-23
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SELDON, Oliver William Walker→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2006-11-23
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
6
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Shawbrook Shawbrook Bank Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/05/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/05/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/09/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/09/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 19/08/2010 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/01/2010 | 15/04/2011 |
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Recent filings (62 total)
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2026-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2025-04-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2024-04-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-05-11
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-06-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-06-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2022-05-13
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2021-09-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2021-06-08