BRITISH LAND OFFICES NO.1 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02338232 · ltd · incorporated 1989-01-24
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
53/100
Worth a look
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 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 57). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 33.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
34 officers (3 active, 34 linked, 31 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
201 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
65
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 (90 events)Click to expand
- 2023-03-14📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2023-03-14🏁Company dissolved
- 2022-12-27📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2022-12-20📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2022-12-07📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-12-07📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-12-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-12-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-08-17➖BERGIN, Gavin Joseph resigneddirector
- 2022-08-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-15➕MCNUFF, Jonathan Charles appointeddirector
- 2021-10-15➕BERGIN, Gavin Joseph appointeddirector
- 2021-10-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-03-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2021-03-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2021-03-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-02-17📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2019-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-31📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2018-05-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-01-12➖SAMUEL, Robert resigneddirector
- 2016-10-31➕BRITISH LAND COMPANY SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2016-10-31➖MARTIN, Philip John resignedsecretary
- 2016-10-31➖MARTIN, Philip John resigneddirector
- 2014-02-14➖SMITH, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2012-07-18➕SMITH, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2010-03-23➕SAMUEL, Robert appointeddirector
- 2009-11-06➖BERESFORD, Valentine Tristram resigneddirector
- 2009-11-06➖JONES, Andrew Marc resigneddirector
- 2009-11-06➖STIRLING, Mark Andrew resigneddirector
- 2009-10-13➕GROSE, Benjamin Toby appointeddirector
- 2009-10-13➕MARTIN, Philip John appointeddirector
- 2007-05-08➖BARZYCKI, Sarah Morrell resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖BELL, Lucinda Margaret resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖BRAINE, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖CLARKE, Peter Courtenay resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖FORSHAW, Christopher Michael John resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖ROBERTS, Timothy Andrew resigneddirector
- 2007-05-08➖WEBB, Nigel Mark resigneddirector
- 2006-12-18➕BRAINE, Anthony appointeddirector
- 2006-12-18➕FORSHAW, Christopher Michael John appointeddirector
- 2006-11-22➕BARZYCKI, Sarah Morrell appointeddirector
- 2006-11-22➕BELL, Lucinda Margaret appointeddirector
- 2006-11-22➕CLARKE, Peter Courtenay appointeddirector
- 2006-11-22➕ROBERTS, Timothy Andrew appointeddirector
- 2006-11-22➕WEBB, Nigel Mark appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 90 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial 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 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
59/100
Strong succession signalMultiple 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.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 37 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-03-14
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-12-07: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Pillar Property Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pillar Property Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BRITISH LAND OFFICES NO.1 LIMITED
This company · 02338232
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pillar Property Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Pillar Property Group Limitedceased 06/04/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1989-01-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects
Registered office
York House
45 Seymour Street
London
W1H 7LX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 31 resigned)
BRITISH LAND COMPANY SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2016-10-31
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GROSE, Benjamin Toby→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2009-10-13
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MCNUFF, Jonathan Charles→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2021-10-15
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MARTIN, Philip John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-03-22 · resigned 2016-10-31
WILSON, Michael Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-03-22
BARZYCKI, Sarah Morrell→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-11-22 · resigned 2007-05-08
BELL, Lucinda Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2006-11-22 · resigned 2007-05-08
BERESFORD, Valentine Tristram→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-07-28 · resigned 2009-11-06
BERGIN, Gavin Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~36y · appointed 2021-10-15 · resigned 2022-08-17
BRAINE, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2006-12-18 · resigned 2007-05-08
CLARKE, Peter Courtenay→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-11-22 · resigned 2007-05-08
CLUTTON, Rodney→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2001-01-05
DOYLE, Eugene Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2001-01-05 · resigned 2002-07-30
FORSHAW, Christopher Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-12-18 · resigned 2007-05-08
JONES, Andrew Marc→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2005-07-28 · resigned 2009-11-06
KATO, Atsuhiro→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · resigned 1995-07-13
MARTIN, Philip John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2009-10-13 · resigned 2016-10-31
MCGANN, Martin Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-02-26 · resigned 2005-10-07
MIMURA, Seishiro→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1992-02-25
MIYAWAKI, Iwao→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1992-02-25 · resigned 1997-09-24
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Security interest agreement | 1 property | 10/06/2004 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | Bayerische Hypo-Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft, London Branch (The Facility Agent) | Jersey security agreement | 2 properties | 22/08/2002 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | Bayerische Hypo-Und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft,London Branch | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/08/2002 | 14/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | The Industrial Bank of Japan, The Industrial Bank of Japan,Limited | Deed of variation of debenture | 1 property | 15/09/1995 | 22/03/1999 | |
| satisfied | The Industrial Bank of Japan The Industrial Bank of Japan Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 21/09/1992 | 22/03/1999 |
Recent filings (201 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-03-14
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-12-27
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-12-20
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-12-07
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-12-07
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-12-07
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-12-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-08-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-07-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-12-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2021-03-04