DEMURE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC267600 · ltd · incorporated 2004-05-07
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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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
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
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 76). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
13 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.9 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: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (6 active, 10 linked, 8 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
103 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-05-22🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2024-08-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-17📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-06-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2024-06-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-06-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-03-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-02-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-01-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-25➕PERRINS, Mary Philomena appointeddirector
- 2024-01-25➖PERRINS, Peter Leslie resigneddirector
- 2023-12-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-19🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2023-12-19🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2023-11-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2023-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2023-11-22🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2013-05-30🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2012-03-09🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2012-03-09🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2012-03-09🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2007-09-27🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-07-13🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scoland PLC
- 2004-07-05🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-07-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-07-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-07-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-07-05🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-06-08🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC
- 2004-05-24➕CARTER, George Paterson appointedsecretary
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Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-06-11: 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.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-05-07
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
23/25 Huntly Street
Inverness
IV3 5PR
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-13
Last: 2025-08-30
Officers (6 active · 4 resigned)
CARTER, George Paterson→
Activesecretary · appointed 2004-05-24
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BARR, Christopher Julian→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-05-24
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CARTER, George Paterson→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-05-24
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DOUGLAS, Derek Jack→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-05-24
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KING, Brian Robertson→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-05-24
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PERRINS, Mary Philomena→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2024-01-25
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FOWLIE, Frank Alexander→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 2004-05-07 · resigned 2004-05-24
CALDWELL, John Macrae→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2004-05-07 · resigned 2004-05-24
FOWLIE, Frank Alexander→
Resignednominee-director · ~50y · appointed 2004-05-07 · resigned 2004-05-24
PERRINS, Peter Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-05-24 · resigned 2024-01-25
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/05/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/05/2013 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 09/03/2012 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 09/03/2012 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 09/03/2012 | 19/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 27/09/2007 | 19/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scoland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 13/07/2004 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/07/2004 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/07/2004 | 22/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/07/2004 | 23/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 05/07/2004 | 23/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Standard security | 2 properties | 05/07/2004 | 23/11/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 08/06/2004 | 14/02/2024 |
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Recent filings (103 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-27
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-11
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-30
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-06-17
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-06-11
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-06-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-06-11
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-03-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-02-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-26
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-19
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-19