01 PROPERTY INVESTMENT LTD

💤Zombieactive
06291865 · ltd · incorporated 2007-06-25
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
year to Jun 2024
Net worth
£-633.0k
book net assets
Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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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 active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (93/100, director aged 68). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

15 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 16.1y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 16.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (77/100)

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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
15 charges (15/15 with lender, 15/15 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 4 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
99 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Signals from accounts

Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declared
Negative net assets
Liabilities exceed assets by £632,961

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
£6k
Net Worth
-£633k
Current Assets
£22k
Current Liabilities
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-£633k-£502k-£371k-£240k-£109k£22kJun 2023Jun 2024

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown
Metric2024-06-302023-06-30
Total assets£435.1k—
Current assets£21.9k—
Cash£6.5k—
Debtors£15.4k—
Net assets£-633.0k—

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

🔒Filing-note intelligence

1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.

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Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 mortgage
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (64 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-15
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  2. 2026-04-15
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    Charge satisfied #15
  3. 2025-03-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  4. 2024-05-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  5. 2024-05-17
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    mortgage · MR04
  6. 2024-05-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  8. 2024-05-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2024-05-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #13
  11. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #12
  12. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #6
  13. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #5
  14. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #4
  15. 2024-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #1
  16. 2023-11-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  17. 2023-11-15
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  18. 2023-11-15
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    Charge satisfied #8
  19. 2023-03-24
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  20. 2023-03-24
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    Charge satisfied #11
  21. 2023-02-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2022-12-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  23. 2022-07-01
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  24. 2022-06-30
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    LOWER, Gillian Elizabeth resigned
    director
  25. 2022-06-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  26. 2022-06-30
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  27. 2022-06-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  28. 2022-06-30
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  29. 2021-12-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
    accounts · AA
  30. 2021-12-03
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  31. 2021-10-13
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  32. 2021-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #9
  33. 2021-01-28
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    Charge satisfied #14
  34. 2021-01-21
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    Charge registered #15
    Lender: Landbay Partners Limited
  35. 2021-01-21
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    Charge registered #14
    Lender: Landbay Partners Limited
  36. 2020-10-12
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    LOWER, Alexander John Edward resigned
    director
  37. 2019-12-02
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    LOWER, Alexander John Edward appointed
    director
  38. 2019-03-28
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    Charge satisfied #7
  39. 2019-03-28
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    Charge satisfied #3
  40. 2019-03-28
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    Charge satisfied #2
  41. 2018-06-20
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    Charge registered #13
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  42. 2018-06-20
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  43. 2018-02-05
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    LUCRAFT, Ronnette resigned
    director
  44. 2017-11-03
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    Charge satisfied #10
  45. 2017-10-20
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  46. 2016-07-14
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  47. 2015-09-03
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  48. 2015-08-20
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    LUCRAFT, Ronnette appointed
    director
  49. 2013-12-02
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
  50. 2013-07-17
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
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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 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 19 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.

Group structure

01 Property Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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01 Property Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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01 PROPERTY INVESTMENT LTD
This company · 06291865

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
01 Property Group Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

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
Incorporated2007-06-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

The Courtyard House
Horsham Road
Cowfold
RH13 8BX
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-13
Last: 2025-06-29

Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)

LOWER, Mark Glen→
secretary · appointed 2007-06-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
LOWER, Mark Glen→
director · ~68y · appointed 2007-06-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-06-25 · resigned 2007-06-25
Resigned
LOWER, Alexander John Edward→
director · ~38y · appointed 2019-12-02 · resigned 2020-10-12
Resigned
LOWER, Gillian Elizabeth→
director · ~64y · appointed 2007-06-25 · resigned 2022-06-30
Resigned
LUCRAFT, Ronnette→
director · ~58y · appointed 2015-08-20 · resigned 2018-02-05
Resigned
COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2007-06-25 · resigned 2007-06-25
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

15
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:15 of 15 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Landbay
Landbay Partners Limited
A registered charge1 property21/01/202115/04/2026
satisfied
Landbay
Landbay Partners Limited
A registered charge1 property21/01/202128/01/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property20/06/201817/05/2024
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property20/06/201817/05/2024
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property20/10/201724/03/2023
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
A registered charge2 properties14/07/201603/11/2017
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property03/09/201513/10/2021
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property02/12/201315/11/2023
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
A registered charge1 property17/07/201328/03/2019
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property26/06/201217/05/2024
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property04/01/201217/05/2024
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property02/12/201017/05/2024
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage deed1 property17/05/201028/03/2019
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage1 property26/03/201028/03/2019
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Debenture1 property16/03/201017/05/2024

Recent filings (99 total)

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mortgage · MR04
2026-04-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2025-03-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
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mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
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mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-05-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridged
accounts · AA
2023-11-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-11-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-03-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-02-27