OLIVER HOMES LIMITED
Opportunity 39/100 (watch), bankability 12/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 85). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 29.3y
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (48/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2010-03-09⚠️liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotlandinsolvency · 3(Scot)
- 1999-06-21⚠️liquidation-receiver-receivers-report-scotlandinsolvency · 3.5(Scot)
- 1999-04-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-defer-dissolutioninsolvency · COLIQ
- 1999-03-16📍legacyaddress · 287
- 1999-03-02📍legacyaddress · 287
- 1999-02-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-appointment-of-receiver-scotlandinsolvency · 1(Scot)
- 1999-02-18⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotlandinsolvency · 4.9(Scot)
- 1998-12-08📄legacymortgage · 419a(Scot)
- 1998-12-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1998-07-13📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1998-06-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-defer-dissolutioninsolvency · COLIQ
- 1998-05-19⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-provisional-liquidator-scotlandinsolvency · 4.9(Scot)
- 1998-03-02📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1998-02-27➖GLASS, James Alfred resigneddirector
- 1997-12-12📄mortgage-alter-floating-chargemortgage · 466(Scot)
- 1997-12-12📄mortgage-alter-floating-chargemortgage · 466(Scot)
- 1997-12-12📄mortgage-alter-floating-chargemortgage · 466(Scot)
- 1997-11-10📄legacyaccounts · 225
- 1997-09-16📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1997-09-01🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-04-03📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1997-03-24🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 1997-03-03📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1997-03-03📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 1997-02-20✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 1997-02-18📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MEM/ARTS
- 1997-02-18📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1997-02-18📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1997-02-18📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 1997-02-14🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Meadows Developments Limited
- 1997-02-14🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Merrydown Limited
- 1997-02-12➕BROWN, Constance Munro appointedsecretary
- 1997-02-12➕BROWN, Thomas appointeddirector
- 1997-02-12➖DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1997-02-12➖BRUCE, Roderick Lawrence resignednominee-director
- 1997-02-12➕GLASS, James Alfred appointeddirector
- 1997-02-12➖MINTO, Bruce Watson resignednominee-director
- 1997-01-20🏢Company incorporatedAs OLIVER HOMES LIMITED
- 1997-01-20➕DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1997-01-20➕BRUCE, Roderick Lawrence appointednominee-director
- 1997-01-20➕MINTO, Bruce Watson appointednominee-director
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 29 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 85 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 85 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 29 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 1998-11-20
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-02-03
Company is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.
Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-03-09: liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotland; 1999-06-21: liquidation-receiver-receivers-report-scotland
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 01/09/1997 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 24/03/1997 | — | |
| outstanding | Meadows Developments Meadows Developments Limited | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 14/02/1997 | — | |
| satisfied | Merrydown Merrydown Limited | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 14/02/1997 | 08/12/1998 |