MILLER WATES (DIDCOT) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
09606711 · ltd · incorporated 2015-05-23
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of domestic buildings
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 10.5y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 10.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (6 active, 18 linked, 17 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
72 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
  • 3 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (58 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-02-10
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  2. 2026-02-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  3. 2026-02-02
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  4. 2026-01-31
    KINNIBURGH, Moira Jane appointed
    director
  5. 2026-01-31
    JACKSON, Julie Mansfield resigned
    director
  6. 2025-10-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2024-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2024-06-25
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  9. 2024-06-13
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  10. 2024-06-13
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2024-05-30
    BROWN, David James appointed
    director
  12. 2024-04-30
    FORBES-TAYLOR, Tracey Lorraine resigned
    director
  13. 2023-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2022-09-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2021-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2020-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2020-08-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2020-08-26
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    termination-director-company
    officers · TM01
  19. 2020-08-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2020-07-31
    JONES, Darren Robert resigned
    director
  21. 2020-07-31
    MURDOCH, John Ian resigned
    director
  22. 2020-07-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2020-07-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  24. 2020-07-13
    LEACH, Martin Geoffrey resigned
    director
  25. 2020-07-13
    MEGHANI, Alykhan Alnoor resigned
    director
  26. 2019-09-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2019-07-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2019-07-08
    MEGHANI, Alykhan Alnoor appointed
    director
  29. 2019-07-08
    MODLE, Andrew Colin resigned
    director
  30. 2017-12-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  31. 2017-12-22
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  32. 2017-10-02
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  33. 2017-08-05
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  34. 2017-03-21
    ALLEN, David Owen resigned
    director
  35. 2017-03-21
    MODLE, Andrew Colin appointed
    director
  36. 2016-12-02
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Lender)
  37. 2016-10-24
    BOWEN, David Alexander appointed
    director
  38. 2016-10-24
    BRAYSHAW, Michael Howard appointed
    director
  39. 2016-10-24
    FLINT, Natalie Jane appointed
    director
  40. 2016-10-24
    FORBES-TAYLOR, Tracey Lorraine appointed
    director
  41. 2016-08-17
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  42. 2016-08-17
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  43. 2016-06-07
    JONES, Darren Robert appointed
    director
  44. 2016-01-04
    ALLEN, David Owen appointed
    director
  45. 2016-01-04
    DAVIES, David Huw resigned
    director
  46. 2015-12-02
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
  47. 2015-10-16
    BROCKLEBANK, David Michael appointed
    director
  48. 2015-10-16
    DAVIES, David Huw appointed
    director
  49. 2015-10-16
    LEACH, Martin Geoffrey appointed
    director
  50. 2015-09-07
    DM COMPANY SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
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Owner dependency

48/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

45/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • 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
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

2 corporate shareholders identified. Group structure is distributed.

🏛️
Miller Homes Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
significant stake
🏛️
Wates Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
significant stake
MILLER WATES (DIDCOT) LIMITED
This company · 09606711

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Miller Homes Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
2550%
25-50% shares31/05/2017
Wates Group Limited
Corporate entity
2550%
25-50% shares31/05/2017

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2015-05-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41202 — Construction of domestic buildings

Registered office

2 Centro Place
Pride Park
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8RF

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-14
Last: 2025-05-31

Officers (6 active · 12 resigned)

BOWEN, David Alexander
director · ~59y · appointed 2016-10-24
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Active
BRAYSHAW, Michael Howard
director · ~62y · appointed 2016-10-24
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Active
BROCKLEBANK, David Michael
director · ~56y · appointed 2015-10-16
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Active
BROWN, David James
director · ~47y · appointed 2024-05-30
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Active
FLINT, Natalie Jane
director · ~57y · appointed 2016-10-24
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Active
KINNIBURGH, Moira Jane
director · ~54y · appointed 2026-01-31
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Active
DM COMPANY SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2015-05-23 · resigned 2015-09-07
Resigned
ALLEN, David Owen
director · ~54y · appointed 2016-01-04 · resigned 2017-03-21
Resigned
DAVIES, David Huw
director · ~70y · appointed 2015-10-16 · resigned 2016-01-04
Resigned
FORBES-TAYLOR, Tracey Lorraine
director · ~56y · appointed 2016-10-24 · resigned 2024-04-30
Resigned
JACKSON, Julie Mansfield
director · ~61y · appointed 2015-09-07 · resigned 2026-01-31
Resigned
JONES, Darren Robert
director · ~57y · appointed 2016-06-07 · resigned 2020-07-31
Resigned
LEACH, Martin Geoffrey
director · ~61y · appointed 2015-10-16 · resigned 2020-07-13
Resigned
MCNAIR, Martin James
director · ~62y · appointed 2015-05-23 · resigned 2015-09-07
Resigned
MEGHANI, Alykhan Alnoor
director · ~45y · appointed 2019-07-08 · resigned 2020-07-13
Resigned
MODLE, Andrew Colin
director · ~59y · appointed 2017-03-21 · resigned 2019-07-08
Resigned
MURDOCH, John Ian
director · ~56y · appointed 2015-09-07 · resigned 2020-07-31
Resigned
NICOLSON, Andrew Alexander
director · ~50y · appointed 2015-09-07 · resigned 2015-09-07
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (As Lender)
A registered charge1 property02/12/201605/08/2017
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property17/08/201622/12/2017
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property17/08/201622/12/2017
satisfied
Taylor Wimpey UK
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
A registered charge1 property02/12/201502/10/2017

Recent filings (72 total)

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-02-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-06