VAUGHAN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
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- 41202Construction of domestic buildings
- 68100Buying and selling of own real estate
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 69). 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).
Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 27.1y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (83/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 1400 | 1300 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Corporate timeline (32 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-07-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-30➖VAUGHAN, Albert John resigneddirector
- 2022-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-04-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-04-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2019-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-04-09🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Aib Group (UK) P.L.C.
- 2018-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2017-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2017-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2016-02-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2016-02-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Northern Bank Limited
- 2014-02-15➖VAUGHAN, James Mark resigneddirector
- 2012-02-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-02-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2000-11-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Northern Bank LTD
- 1999-04-15🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Northern Bank LTD
- 1984-03-01🏢Company incorporatedAs VAUGHAN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, Gavin William appointedsecretary
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, Bryan Paul appointeddirector
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, Gavin William appointeddirector
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, Michael John appointeddirector
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, Albert John appointeddirector
- 1984-03-01➕VAUGHAN, James Mark appointeddirector
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "VAUGHAN" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 42 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 42 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 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 med ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Rathmore Estates Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rathmore Estates Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (4 active · 2 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. | A registered charge | — | 09/04/2019 | 14/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Northern Bank Northern Bank Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/02/2016 | 16/04/2019 | |
| satisfied | Northern Bank Northern Bank LTD | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 29/11/2000 | 29/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | Northern Bank Northern Bank LTD | Mortgage or charge | 1 property | 15/04/1999 | 09/02/2012 |