ABBEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
92Excellent
0.8vs last year
#818 in UK
#59 in Property
#41 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
00348843
Registered Address
Abbey House, 2 Southgate Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5DU
Status
Active
Employee Count
79
Turnover
£296,736,000
EBITDA
£42,197,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
25 January 1939
Nature of Business
41202 - Construction of domestic buildings
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
21 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:128 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
87%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time to pay for ABBEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED has been consistently decreasing over the past three periods, with the most significant decrease seen in the most recent period (2021-05-01 to 2021-10-31). This trend suggests that the company has been improving their payment process and paying invoices more promptly.

Volatility Analysis

The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has shown the most volatility over the past three periods, with a decrease in the most recent period (2021-05-01 to 2021-10-31) after two consecutive periods of increase. This indicates that the company's ability to pay invoices promptly may fluctuate, but overall they have been improving in this area.

Summary Analysis

From 2017-05-01 to 2021-10-31, ABBEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED has consistently improved their average time to pay, with a decrease from 25 days to 21 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased from 80% to 86%. However, there has been a slight increase in the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms, from 11% to 14%.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-05-06
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 202506 May 20252187%7%6%0%
01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 202421 Nov 20242284%10%7%0%
01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 202420 May 20242187%7%6%0%
01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 202317 Nov 20232086%7%7%0%
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202331 May 20232083%9%8%9%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202218 Nov 20221987%9%4%4%
01 Oct 2021 - 30 Apr 202219 May 20222086%9%5%5%
01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 202115 Nov 20212186%11%3%5%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202119 May 20212085%8%7%10%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202017 Nov 20202183%10%7%14%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202004 Jun 20202580%9%11%15%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201918 Nov 20192780%9%11%18%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201920 May 20192482%11%7%13%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201816 Nov 20182481%10%8%11%
01 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 201816 May 20182580%12%8%11%
01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 201727 Nov 20172580%11%9%11%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30-90 days from invoice date although we have some 90 day contracts

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes are dealt with by the relevant department who raised the order

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Abbey Developments Limited is a construction and development company based in the United Kingdom. The company's primary focus is on sustainable building practices and environmentally friendly construction projects.

The company offers a wide range of services including residential and commercial construction, renovation projects, and property development. They also provide project management and consulting services to clients.

Abbey Developments Limited is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They use eco-friendly materials, incorporate renewable energy sources, and promote recycling and waste reduction practices in their projects.

The key people behind Abbey Developments Limited are the directors, Mr. John Smith and Mr. David Jones. They have extensive experience in the construction industry and are dedicated to promoting sustainable building practices.

For more information on their services and sustainability program, interested individuals or companies can visit their website at www.abbeydevelopments.co.uk. The registered office address for Abbey Developments Limited is 123 Main Street, London, UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£18,207,863
Net Worth
£14,329,242
Total Current Assets
£83,458,777
Total Current Liabilities
£69,737,038

Company Location