ABBEY INVESTMENTS LIMITED demonstrates exceptionally strong payment performance, with an average payment time of just 10 days, well ahead of standard 30-day terms. A substantial 96% of payments are settled within 30 days, with the remaining 4% falling in the 31-60 day bracket, indicating a highly consistent and prompt payment pattern. There are no recorded late payments or obligations exceeding 60 days, reflecting a stable and reliable payment trajectory.
The payment profile shows very low volatility, with zero instances of late or overdue payments beyond 60 days, making this company highly predictable from a cash flow planning perspective. The minor 4% of payments in the 31-60 day range presents negligible risk and is unlikely to indicate systemic delays. Overall, the data suggests a disciplined internal accounts payable process with minimal exposure to payment disruption.
ABBEY INVESTMENTS LIMITED represents a low-risk, high-reliability payment counterpart, making them a strongly recommended candidate for standard or preferential supplier terms. Suppliers can confidently extend credit facilities with minimal need for stringent protective measures such as upfront deposits or shortened payment windows. As a precautionary measure, a routine periodic review of payment performance is advisable to ensure this strong profile is maintained over time.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 13 May 2026 | 10 | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30-90 days from date of invoice although we have 90 days on some 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
All disputes are dealt with by the relevant department who raised the order
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Abbey Investments Limited is a UK company registered in Hertfordshire, active since 1955. It was previously known as Galladay Estates (Bedford) Limited and later Abbey Homesteads (Investments) Limited before adopting its current name. Companies House records its nature of business as the development of building projects and the letting and operating of its own or leased real estate. The company remains active, with its most recent accounts made up to April 2025. No further detail on specific developments, tenants or property holdings is available from the supplied evidence, but its registered activities indicate a property development and investment role rather than construction contracting or third-party facilities management.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk