HIGHLAND PROPERTIES (LONDON) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downliquidation
00635210 · ltd · incorporated 1959-08-18
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — 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
39/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 39/100 (watch), bankability 20/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 84). 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: distressed disposal / insolvency (65/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 45.3y

40/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 45.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (2 active, 6 linked, 4 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
95 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
39/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
13
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
2
filings
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (36 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-11-06
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2025-11-04
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  3. 2024-11-07
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  4. 2024-04-25
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  5. 2024-04-25
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2022-12-21
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  7. 2022-11-22
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  8. 2022-06-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-resignation-liquidator
    insolvency · LIQ06
  9. 2021-10-08
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  10. 2021-07-01
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  11. 2019-11-23
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  12. 2018-12-31
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  13. 2018-01-10
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2017-12-08
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  15. 2016-10-21
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  16. 2016-10-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  17. 2016-10-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  18. 2016-10-12
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  19. 2016-07-13
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  20. 2016-01-07
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2015-07-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2015-01-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2014-07-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  24. 2014-01-16
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2013-09-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  26. 2007-09-21
    ➕
    WSC SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  27. 2007-08-23
    ➖
    CEDAR, Ann Edith resigned
    secretary
  28. 2007-08-23
    ➖
    CEDAR, Ann Edith resigned
    director
  29. 2006-06-22
    ➕
    LAWSON, Michael Howard appointed
    director
  30. 2006-04-04
    ➖
    O'LEARY, Terence resigned
    director
  31. 2003-11-30
    ➖
    CEDAR, Albert resigned
    director
  32. 2003-11-28
    ➕
    O'LEARY, Terence appointed
    director
  33. 2001-07-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  34. 1998-10-01
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
  35. 1981-01-14
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Barclays Bank Limited
  36. 1959-08-18
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As HIGHLAND PROPERTIES (LONDON) LIMITED

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

93/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 67 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

4 high ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2017-12-31

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2017-01-14

Company in liquidation
high

Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.

12 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2025-11-04: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2024-11-07: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date

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Company details

Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated1959-08-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

Avalon House
St. Catherines Court
Sunderland
Tyne And Wear
SR5 3XJ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2017-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2016-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-01-14OVERDUE
Last: —

Officers (2 active · 4 resigned)

WSC SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2007-09-21
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Active
LAWSON, Michael Howard→
director · ~84y · appointed 2006-06-22
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Active
CEDAR, Ann Edith→
secretary · resigned 2007-08-23
Resigned
CEDAR, Albert→
director · ~109y · resigned 2003-11-30
Resigned
CEDAR, Ann Edith→
director · ~109y · resigned 2007-08-23
Resigned
O'LEARY, Terence→
director · ~87y · appointed 2003-11-28 · resigned 2006-04-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property01/10/199818/07/2001
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank Limited
Legal charge1 property14/01/1981—
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Recent filings (95 total)

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-11-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2025-11-04
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-11-07
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2024-04-25
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-04-25
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-12-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2022-11-22
liquidation-voluntary-resignation-liquidator
insolvency · LIQ06
2022-06-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2021-10-08
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2021-07-01
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2019-11-23
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2018-12-31
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2018-01-10
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2017-12-08
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2016-10-21