CALA PROPERTIES (CENTRAL) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved

SC214657 · ltd · incorporated 2001-01-11

Investment thesis

Company dissolved — not a live target.

Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.

Why risky: Not transactable.

🔒Estimated value

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Turnover

—

not disclosed

Net worth

—

book net assets

Opportunity

43/100

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What this business does

Primary activity: Development of building projects

Sector: Construction

Investor take

Pass (distressed without resilience)

Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

13 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 24.9y

25/100

too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

· Oldest live charge is 24.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
· Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).

Data confidence

Overall: low (47/100)

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

Lenders & charges

13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)

Directors & officers

15 officers (1 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)

Director network

Network not yet resolved

Filing history

111 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

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

Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.

Acquirability

Some acquirability indicators.

Risk profile

Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (82 events)Click to expand

2018-01-03
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gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-01-03
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Company dissolved
2017-10-03
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liquidation-voluntary-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · 4.26(Scot)
2017-06-21
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-06-21
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Charge satisfied #13
2017-06-21
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Charge satisfied #12
2017-06-21
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Charge satisfied #11
2017-06-21
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Charge satisfied #10
2017-06-21
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Charge satisfied #7
2016-11-09
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-09
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-11-07
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BROWN, Alan Duke resigned
director
2016-11-07
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REID, John Graham Gunn resigned
director
2016-06-21
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-11-17
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-10-03
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-02-09
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-11-11
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-05-10
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2014-05-10
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mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2014-05-10
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Charge satisfied #9
2014-05-10
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Charge satisfied #8
2013-12-27
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-12-24
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mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR01
2013-12-23
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mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR01
2013-12-18
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Charge registered #13
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).
2013-12-18
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Charge registered #12
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).
2013-11-13
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-22
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legacy
mortgage · MG01s
2013-03-22
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legacy
mortgage · MG01s
2013-03-18
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Charge registered #11
Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
2013-03-18
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Charge registered #10
Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
2013-01-16
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-11-09
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-03-13
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-03-31
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MORE, Gerry Campbell resigned
director
2010-06-29
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Charge registered #9
Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
2010-06-23
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MACCONNELL, Alasdair Murray resigned
director
2009-12-21
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Charge registered #8
Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
2009-12-21
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Charge registered #7
Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
2009-12-16
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BROWN, Alan Duke appointed
director
2009-12-16
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REID, John Graham Gunn appointed
director
2009-01-27
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DEVINE, Paul John resigned
director
2009-01-27
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MORE, Gerry Campbell appointed
director
2008-08-15
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BROPHY, John Francis resigned
director
2008-08-15
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DEVINE, Paul John appointed
director

Showing most recent 50 of 82 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 25 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

Incorporated2001-01-11

Jurisdictionscotland

Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects

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 · 14 resigned)

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Active

LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→

corporate-secretary · appointed 2001-01-11 · resigned 2006-04-01

Resigned

ANDERSON, Bruce Smith→

director · ~63y · appointed 2001-06-27 · resigned 2002-11-14

Resigned

BROPHY, John Francis→

director · ~58y · appointed 2006-05-12 · resigned 2008-08-15

Resigned

BROWN, Alan Duke→

director · ~66y · appointed 2009-12-16 · resigned 2016-11-07

Resigned

CUMMINGS, Peter Joseph→

director · ~71y · appointed 2001-06-27 · resigned 2002-11-14

Resigned

DEVINE, Paul John→

director · ~63y · appointed 2008-08-15 · resigned 2009-01-27

Resigned

DICK, Robert John Westwater→

director · ~71y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2001-06-27

Resigned

MACCONNELL, Alasdair Murray→

director · ~67y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2010-06-23

Resigned

MACKAY, Donald Stewart→

director · ~83y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2004-12-31

Resigned

MAIN, David Walter→

director · ~72y · appointed 2002-11-01 · resigned 2002-12-01

Resigned

MORE, Gerry Campbell→

director · ~65y · appointed 2009-01-27 · resigned 2011-03-31

Resigned

NAYSMITH, Karen Linda→

director · ~52y · appointed 2005-01-28 · resigned 2006-05-12

Resigned

REID, John Graham Gunn→

director · ~62y · appointed 2009-12-16 · resigned 2016-11-07

Resigned

DURANO LIMITED→

corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-01-11 · resigned 2001-01-22

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown

		Type	Properties
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	—	18/12/2013	21/06/2017
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	—	18/12/2013	21/06/2017
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC	English deed of confirmation	1 property	18/03/2013	21/06/2017
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC	Scottish deed of confirmation	1 property	18/03/2013	21/06/2017
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC	Debenture	1 property	29/06/2010	10/05/2014
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC	Debenture	1 property	21/12/2009	10/05/2014
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC	Bond & floating charge	1 property	21/12/2009	21/06/2017
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland	Standard security	1 property	25/09/2002	10/03/2008
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland	Standard security	1 property	25/09/2002	10/03/2008
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland	Standard security	1 property	05/07/2001	10/03/2008
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland	Standard security	1 property	05/07/2001	10/03/2008
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland	Floating charge	1 property	27/06/2001	15/11/2002
satisfied	Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent for Itself and Cala Management LTD	Floating charge	1 property	27/06/2001	15/11/2002

Recent filings (111 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

2015-11-17

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2015-10-03

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2015-02-09

annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders

annual-return · AR01

2014-11-11

mortgage-satisfy-charge-full

mortgage · MR04

2014-05-10