CALA HOMES (ABERDEEN) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC179862 · ltd · incorporated 1997-10-21
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 16.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
43/100
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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 43/100 (watch), bankability 60/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

7 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 16.4y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 16.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (46/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (1 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
83 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
43/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (58 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-01-03
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-01-03
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-10-03
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
    insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
  4. 2017-06-21
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  5. 2017-06-21
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  6. 2017-06-21
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  7. 2017-06-21
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  8. 2017-06-21
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2017-06-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #8
  10. 2017-06-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #7
  11. 2017-06-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  12. 2017-06-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  13. 2017-06-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  14. 2016-11-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2016-11-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  16. 2016-11-07
    ➖
    BROWN, Alan Duke resigned
    director
  17. 2016-11-07
    ➖
    REID, John Graham Gunn resigned
    director
  18. 2016-06-21
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  19. 2015-10-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2015-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2014-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2014-10-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2014-05-01
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  24. 2014-05-01
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  25. 2014-05-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  26. 2014-05-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  27. 2013-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2013-12-24
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR01
  29. 2013-12-24
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR01
  30. 2013-12-18
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
  31. 2013-12-18
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
  32. 2013-10-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  33. 2013-04-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  34. 2013-03-22
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG01s
  35. 2013-03-22
    📄
    legacy
    mortgage · MG01s
  36. 2013-03-18
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  37. 2013-03-18
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  38. 2012-10-24
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  39. 2012-03-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  40. 2010-06-29
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  41. 2009-12-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  42. 2009-12-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  43. 2009-12-16
    ➖
    BALL, Geoffrey Arthur resigned
    director
  44. 2009-12-16
    ➕
    BROWN, Alan Duke appointed
    director
  45. 2006-04-01
    ➕
    LEDGE SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  46. 2006-04-01
    ➖
    LEDINGHAM CHALMERS resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  47. 2002-04-15
    ➕
    REID, John Graham Gunn appointed
    director
  48. 2002-04-05
    ➖
    DICK, Robert John Westwater resigned
    director
  49. 1998-06-29
    ➖
    GILL, David John resigned
    director
  50. 1998-06-29
    ➖
    MURPHY, John Cullen resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events

Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

Succession & seller-readiness

40/100
Moderate signal

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

SIGNALS
  • 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

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-01-03

2 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-01-03: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2017-10-03: liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland

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.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-10-21
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Johnstone House
52-54 Rose Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1HA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2015-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)

LEDGE SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-04-01
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Active
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 2006-04-01
Resigned
BALL, Geoffrey Arthur→
director · ~83y · appointed 1998-06-02 · resigned 2009-12-16
Resigned
BROWN, Alan Duke→
director · ~66y · appointed 2009-12-16 · resigned 2016-11-07
Resigned
DICK, Robert John Westwater→
director · ~71y · appointed 1998-06-03 · resigned 2002-04-05
Resigned
GILL, David John→
director · ~76y · appointed 1998-06-03 · resigned 1998-06-29
Resigned
MURPHY, John Cullen→
director · ~66y · appointed 1998-06-02 · resigned 1998-06-29
Resigned
REID, John Graham Gunn→
director · ~62y · appointed 2002-04-15 · resigned 2016-11-07
Resigned
DURANO LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 1998-05-27
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
A registered charge—18/12/201321/06/2017
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Senior Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01).
A registered charge—18/12/201321/06/2017
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
English deed of confirmation1 property18/03/201321/06/2017
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Scottish deed of confirmation1 property18/03/201321/06/2017
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Debenture1 property29/06/201001/05/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Debenture1 property21/12/200901/05/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property21/12/200921/06/2017

Recent filings (83 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-01-03
liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
2017-10-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-06-21
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-10-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-10-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-12-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-10-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2014-05-01