CITY OF STIRLING BUSINESS PARKS (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC162161 · ltd · incorporated 1995-12-12
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
21 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 29.8y
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 29.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
21 charges (21/21 with lender, 21/21 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (4 active, 31 linked, 18 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
202 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.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (117 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-03📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-03📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-03🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2025-07-03🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2024-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-03📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-10-03📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-11-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-03-26📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-11-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-08-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-19➕TUTTON, Jeremy John appointeddirector
- 2016-10-19➖DI CIACCA, Cesidio Martin resigneddirector
- 2012-03-19🔒Charge registered #23Lender: The Stirling Council
- 2012-03-19🔒Charge registered #22Lender: The Stirling Council
- 2012-03-02➕ESPLANADE DIRECTOR LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2012-03-02➖JACK, Robert Simpson resignedsecretary
- 2012-03-02➖HENDRY, John Mckeown resigneddirector
- 2011-12-10🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-11-24🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-02-27➖DEVLIN, Brian resigneddirector
- 2007-09-11➕ESPLANADE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-09-11➖TEESLAND SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-06-29➕DEVLIN, Brian appointeddirector
- 2007-06-29➖HARVIE, Duncan Thomson resigneddirector
- 2006-03-02➕MCCABE, Simon Charles appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
70/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Seaside Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Seaside Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CITY OF STIRLING BUSINESS PARKS (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
This company · SC162161
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seaside Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 29/09/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Scarborough Holding Company Limitedceased 29/09/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-12-12
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
C/O Redpath Bruce Crown House
152 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RQ
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-26
Last: 2025-12-12
Officers (4 active · 27 resigned)
ESPLANADE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-09-11
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MCCABE, Simon Charles→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2006-03-02
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TUTTON, Jeremy John→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-10-19
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ESPLANADE DIRECTOR LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 2012-03-02
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ASH, Christine Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-07-23 · resigned 1997-02-28
COOPER, Hilary Joan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-20 · resigned 1998-02-27
FRASER, Leslie Murray Fraser→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 1999-05-26
JACK, Robert Simpson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-22 · resigned 2012-03-02
MCBRIDE, Stephen Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-02-03 · resigned 2002-08-05
MCGUIRE, Jacqueline Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-08-12 · resigned 2003-11-28
RICHARDSON, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-08-05 · resigned 2004-07-05
ZAJAC, Leslie Murray Fraser→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 2004-07-05
D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-12-12 · resigned 1996-07-23
TEESLAND SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-07-05 · resigned 2007-09-11
ALEXANDER, William→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-08-20 · resigned 2003-05-14
BALL, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1996-09-27 · resigned 1996-09-27
BROWN, Keith James→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1999-05-26 · resigned 2003-05-14
BURNLEY, John Lewis→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1996-07-23 · resigned 2000-01-21
CARRICK, Eddie→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2003-05-14 · resigned 2003-11-28
COUTTS, Maureen Sheila→
Resignednominee-director · appointed 1995-12-12 · resigned 1996-03-12
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Mortgages & charges
21
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:21 of 21 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | The Stirling Council | Standard security | 1 property | 19/03/2012 | 03/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | The Stirling Council | Standard security | 1 property | 19/03/2012 | 03/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 04/04/2005 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 04/04/2005 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 10/12/2003 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 20/04/2001 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 20/04/2001 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Barbour European Barbour European Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 20/12/2000 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 17/08/2000 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 2 properties | 08/09/1999 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Westerwood Westerwood Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 25/08/1999 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 05/03/1999 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 27/06/1997 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 10/06/1997 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | John Martin Assets John Martin Assets Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 31/01/1997 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Stirling Council | Standard security | 1 property | 24/07/1996 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Stirling Council | Standard security | 1 property | 24/07/1996 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Clackmannanshire Council | Standard security | 1 property | 24/07/1996 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 24/07/1996 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 24/07/1996 | 24/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 22/07/1996 | 10/12/2011 |
Recent filings (202 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-30
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-10-17
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2022-10-03
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-11-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-03-03