UK Property-Related Goods And Services Payments: Above Average, But Big Disparities Persist

The Numbers

• Companies analysed: 68
• Average PaymentCheck Score: 59.7/100
• UK average: 50.0/100 (Property-related Goods And Services is 9.7 points above)
• Top payer: RATIONAL UK LIMITED - 97.1/100
• Bottom payer: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED - 21.4/100

What Stands Out

The sector's average PaymentCheck score of 59.7 is nearly 10 points better than the UK average, suggesting a generally healthier payment culture than other industries. However, a range from 97.1 to 21.4 reveals significant inconsistencies, indicating that suppliers should scrutinize payment practices before committing to work.

Best Payers

1. RATIONAL UK LIMITED - 97.1/100
2. H YOUNG HOLDINGS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY - 93.6/100
3. INTERNATIONAL PLYWOOD (IMPORTERS) LIMITED - 90.9/100
4. MODUS SERVICES LIMITED - 90.2/100
5. CNA SERVICES (UK) LIMITED - 90.2/100

Worst Payers

1. RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED - 21.4/100
2. IDVERDE LIMITED - 23/100
3. EATON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED - 24.1/100
4. CIRCUIT LAUNDERETTE SERVICES LTD. - 29/100
5. ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD - 31.3/100

Regional Patterns

Regional data is pretty thin on the ground, so we can't take much away from it. The South West shows the highest average at 90.9, but that's only based on one company. London, with 11 companies, has an average of 74.6.

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While the property-related goods and services sector outperforms the UK average by 9.7 points, the gap of 75.7 points between the best and worst payer highlights the urgent need for suppliers to do their homework.

2025: The Story

Payment practices within the Property-related Goods And Services sector saw a modest improvement in 2025, with the average score rising by 0.6 points to 59.7/100 among 68 reporting companies. This overall uptick masks considerable shifts in individual company performance, highlighting a period of adjustment. CH4 GAS UTILITY AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED demonstrated the most significant stride, improving its score by an impressive 18.9 points to reach 71.8/100, signalling a notable overhaul in their payment practices. In stark contrast, WHITECROFT LIGHTING LIMITED experienced the steepest decline, dropping 10.5 points to a concerning 32.5/100. The broader landscape also saw significant change, with 20 companies exiting the data while 5 new entrants, such as SOLO SERVICE GROUP LIMITED (77.6/100), joined, reflecting ongoing market consolidation or reporting adjustments. Suppliers should remain vigilant, as general improvements do not guarantee favourable terms from individual buyers.