M S L HOTELS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC224790 · ltd · incorporated 2001-10-31
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
43/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 42/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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

7 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 24.5y

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 24.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

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
6 officers (1 active, 6 linked, 2 with DOB)
77
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
63 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 (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-05-12
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2015-05-12
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-02-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-scotland
    insolvency · 2.26B(Scot)
  4. 2015-02-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
    insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
  5. 2014-08-28
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
    insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
  6. 2014-06-26
    ➖
    LAVIZANI, Michael resigned
    director
  7. 2014-06-26
    ➖
    LAVIZANI, Sylvia resigned
    director
  8. 2014-06-26
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2014-06-26
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2014-06-09
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period-scotland
    insolvency · 2.22B(Scot)
  11. 2014-02-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
    insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
  12. 2014-01-10
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period-scotland
    insolvency · 2.22B(Scot)
  13. 2014-01-09
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  14. 2014-01-09
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #7
  15. 2013-08-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
    insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
  16. 2013-06-07
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-deemed-proposal-scotland
    insolvency · 2.16BZ(Scot)
  17. 2013-03-11
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-proposals-scotland
    insolvency · 2.16B(Scot)
  18. 2013-01-25
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  19. 2013-01-24
    ⚠️
    liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator-scotland
    insolvency · 2.11B(Scot)
  20. 2012-11-12
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-04-13
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  23. 2011-11-10
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2011-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-
    accounts · AA
  25. 2011-02-08
    📄
    legacy
    mortgage · MG02s
  26. 2011-02-08
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  27. 2010-11-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2010-11-17
    📄
    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  29. 2010-11-17
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  30. 2010-11-17
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  31. 2010-08-11
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Santander UK PLC
  32. 2010-07-25
    🔒
    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Santander UK PLC
  33. 2007-11-23
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  34. 2007-11-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Abbey National PLC
  35. 2007-11-09
    🔒
    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Abbey National PLC
  36. 2007-06-05
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  37. 2005-10-17
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  38. 2004-10-08
    ➕
    LAVIZANI, Sylvia appointed
    secretary
  39. 2004-10-08
    ➖
    LAVIZANI, Saeed resigned
    secretary
  40. 2004-10-08
    ➕
    LAVIZANI, Michael appointed
    director
  41. 2003-02-18
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  42. 2001-12-04
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  43. 2001-10-31
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As M S L HOTELS LIMITED
  44. 2001-10-31
    ➕
    LAVIZANI, Saeed appointed
    secretary
  45. 2001-10-31
    ➕
    BRIAN REID LTD. appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  46. 2001-10-31
    ➖
    BRIAN REID LTD. resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  47. 2001-10-31
    ➕
    LAVIZANI, Sylvia appointed
    director
  48. 2001-10-31
    ➕
    STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD. appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
  49. 2001-10-31
    ➖
    STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD. resigned
    corporate-nominee-director

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 2015-05-12

11 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2015-05-12: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-02-12: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-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
Incorporated2001-10-31
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation

Registered office

BEGBIES TRAYNOR
10-14 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2PP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2011-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 5 resigned)

LAVIZANI, Sylvia→
secretary · appointed 2004-10-08
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Active
LAVIZANI, Saeed→
secretary · appointed 2001-10-31 · resigned 2004-10-08
Resigned
BRIAN REID LTD.→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-10-31 · resigned 2001-10-31
Resigned
LAVIZANI, Michael→
director · ~62y · appointed 2004-10-08 · resigned 2014-06-26
Resigned
LAVIZANI, Sylvia→
director · ~53y · appointed 2001-10-31 · resigned 2014-06-26
Resigned
STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD.→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-10-31 · resigned 2001-10-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

7
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Santander
Santander UK PLC
Standard security1 property11/08/201009/01/2014
outstanding
Santander
Santander UK PLC
Floating charge1 property25/07/2010—
outstanding
Santander
Abbey National PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property21/11/2007—
outstanding
Santander
Abbey National PLC
Standard security1 property09/11/2007—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property17/10/200505/06/2007
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property18/02/200308/02/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property04/12/200123/11/2007
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Recent filings (63 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-05-12
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-scotland
insolvency · 2.26B(Scot)
2015-02-12
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
2015-02-12
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
2014-08-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-06-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-06-26
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period-scotland
insolvency · 2.22B(Scot)
2014-06-09
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
2014-02-25
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period-scotland
insolvency · 2.22B(Scot)
2014-01-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2014-01-09
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-scotland
insolvency · 2.20B(Scot)
2013-08-15
liquidation-in-administration-deemed-proposal-scotland
insolvency · 2.16BZ(Scot)
2013-06-07
liquidation-in-administration-proposals-scotland
insolvency · 2.16B(Scot)
2013-03-11
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-01-25
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator-scotland
insolvency · 2.11B(Scot)
2013-01-24