RAVENSTONE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LTD.

🌳Matureactive
SC279796 · ltd · incorporated 2005-02-10
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: property-backed borrower with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).

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Refinance opportunity

12 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.1y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 21.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (2 active, 8 linked, 2 with DOB)
75
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
87 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
65
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
3
filings
  • • 3 accounts
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • • 3 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2026-03-27
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  3. 2026-03-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2025-02-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-02-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2023-03-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2023-02-24
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  8. 2023-02-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2023-02-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2023-02-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  11. 2023-02-23
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  12. 2023-02-23
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    Charge satisfied #9
  13. 2023-02-23
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    Charge satisfied #8
  14. 2023-02-23
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    Charge satisfied #7
  15. 2023-02-23
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    Charge satisfied #6
  16. 2023-02-21
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  17. 2023-02-21
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  18. 2023-02-14
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: Cumberland Building Society
  19. 2023-02-14
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: Cumberland Building Society
  20. 2023-02-10
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: Cumberland Building Society
  21. 2022-04-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2021-07-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2021-05-08
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  24. 2021-05-07
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  25. 2021-05-03
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Cynergy Bank Limited
  26. 2021-05-03
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Cynergy Bank Limited
  27. 2021-04-30
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  28. 2021-04-30
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  29. 2021-04-30
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    Charge satisfied #5
  30. 2021-04-30
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    Charge satisfied #4
  31. 2021-04-27
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  32. 2021-04-22
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Cynergy Bank Limited
  33. 2021-04-16
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Cynergy Bank Limited
  34. 2021-04-15
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    Charge satisfied #3
  35. 2018-05-23
    ➖
    DAVIDSON, Barry Linden resigned
    secretary
  36. 2011-04-15
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    DAVIDSON, Barry Linden appointed
    secretary
  37. 2011-04-15
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    WELSH, Natalie resigned
    secretary
  38. 2010-10-08
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  39. 2009-12-19
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    Charge satisfied #2
  40. 2009-12-19
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    Charge satisfied #1
  41. 2009-12-17
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  42. 2009-12-09
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  43. 2008-02-01
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    NWH SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD resigned
    corporate-secretary
  44. 2007-12-01
    ➕
    WELSH, Natalie appointed
    secretary
  45. 2006-01-31
    ➕
    NWH SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD appointed
    corporate-secretary
  46. 2006-01-31
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    NWHI LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2005-04-11
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
  48. 2005-03-28
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
  49. 2005-02-10
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    Company incorporated
    As RAVENSTONE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LTD.
  50. 2005-02-10
    ➕
    DAVIDSON, Barry Linden appointed
    director
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Owner dependency

68/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

66/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 21 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 ·
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.

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Barry Linden Davidson
Individual · British · DOB 11/1970 · age 56
25–50%
—25-50% shares01/09/2017
Mr Ramon Ernest James Valvona
Individual · British · DOB 01/1970 · age 56
25–50%
—25-50% shares01/02/2017

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-02-10
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate

Registered office

32 Rodney Street
Edinburgh
EH7 4DX
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-12-31
Last made up to: 2026-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-13
Last: 2026-01-30

Officers (2 active · 6 resigned)

DAVIDSON, Barry Linden→
director · ~56y · appointed 2005-02-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
VALVONA, Ramon Ernest James→
director · ~56y · appointed 2005-02-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DAVIDSON, Barry Linden→
secretary · appointed 2011-04-15 · resigned 2018-05-23
Resigned
WELSH, Natalie→
secretary · appointed 2007-12-01 · resigned 2011-04-15
Resigned
FIRST SCOTTISH SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2005-02-10 · resigned 2005-02-10
Resigned
NWH SECRETARIAL SERVICES LTD→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-01-31 · resigned 2008-02-01
Resigned
NWHI LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-02-10 · resigned 2006-01-31
Resigned
FIRST SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2005-02-10 · resigned 2005-02-10
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

12
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Cumberland Building Society
A registered charge1 property14/02/2023—
outstanding
Cumberland Building Society
A registered charge7 properties14/02/2023—
outstanding
Cumberland Building Society
A registered charge—10/02/2023—
satisfied
Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank Limited
A registered charge3 properties03/05/202123/02/2023
satisfied
Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank Limited
A registered charge2 properties03/05/202123/02/2023
satisfied
Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank Limited
A registered charge1 property22/04/202123/02/2023
satisfied
Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank Limited
A registered charge—16/04/202123/02/2023
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property08/10/201030/04/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Standard security1 property17/12/200930/04/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Floating charge1 property09/12/200915/04/2021
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Floating charge1 property11/04/200519/12/2009
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Standard security1 property28/03/200519/12/2009
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Recent filings (87 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-05-15
change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortened
accounts · AA01
2026-03-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-03-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-02-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-02-24
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-02-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-02-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-02-23
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-02-23
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-02-21