COUNTRYWIDE ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
81Good
0.8vs last year
#1660 in UK
#146 in Property
#96 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
00789476
Registered Address
Cumbria House, 16-20 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, LU7 1GN
Status
Active
Employee Count
4,661
Turnover
£323,627,000
EBITDA
£67,664,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 January 1964
Nature of Business
68310 - Real estate agencies
68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
33 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
83%
31-60 Days
9%
After 60 Days
8%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-07-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202529 Jul 20253482%11%7%19%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20253580%12%8%22%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20243383%9%8%15%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202306 Nov 20235065%20%15%28%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224463%22%15%40%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20223975%14%11%27%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20214850%33%17%25%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20215242%36%22%35%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20204947%26%27%58%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20204354%33%13%49%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20194259%29%12%42%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194456%29%15%47%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20185323%56%21%82%

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

The Countrywide Group has several standard payment terms for qualifying contracts. These range from 7 days to 60 days from receipt of invoice depending on the category of supplier. We make weekly payment runs.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

For any disputes the supplier should first contact the Countrywide Accounts Payable Team via email at cwea.payables@countrywide.co.uk. The Accounts Payable team will consider the complaint and respond accordingly. If you believe the dispute has not been resolved satisfactorily, you may escalate the dispute by contacting your relationship contact.

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

COUNTRYWIDE ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED is a leading UK-based real estate agency that offers a wide range of services including property sales, lettings, mortgages, and property management. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, England.

As part of its sustainability program, COUNTRYWIDE is committed to reducing its environmental impact by implementing energy-efficient practices in its offices and promoting sustainable practices among its clients. The company also supports various local and national charities and encourages its employees to participate in community initiatives.

COUNTRYWIDE offers a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the needs of its clients. This includes property sales and lettings, property management, mortgage advice, and conveyancing services. The company also has a dedicated team of experts who provide personalized services to clients, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

The key people at COUNTRYWIDE include Peter Long, the Chairman, and Paul Creffield, the Chief Executive Officer. Both bring a wealth of experience in the real estate industry and are committed to driving the company's growth and success.

For more information on COUNTRYWIDE ESTATE AGENTS LIMITED, including its services, properties, and contact information, visit their website at www.countrywidemortgageservices.co.uk. The company's registered office address is Countrywide House, 88-103 Caldecotte Lake Drive, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8JT.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£16,794,000
Net Worth
-£15,711,000
Total Current Assets
£43,240,000
Total Current Liabilities
£83,255,000

Company Location