COUNTRYWIDE PRINCIPAL SERVICES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
68Fair
1.4vs last year
#2524 in UK
#298 in Financial Services
#420 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
01707341
Registered Address
Countrywide House 6 Caldecotte Lake Business Park, Caldecotte Lake Drive, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK7 8JT
Status
Active
Employee Count
561
Turnover
£42,515,000
EBITDA
-£1,226,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
17 March 1983
Nature of Business
64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Industries
Financial Services
Region
South East

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
68%
31-60 Days
13%
After 60 Days
19%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

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 20254068%16%16%36%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20253373%16%11%40%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20246068%13%19%31%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202306 Nov 20236247%31%23%59%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224751%33%16%55%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20223969%18%13%34%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20214860%25%16%24%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20216128%46%26%39%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20205727%40%33%66%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20204545%40%15%53%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20194152%36%12%54%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194155%31%14%52%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20187014%53%34%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 Principal Services Limited is a leading company in the UK that provides a range of services such as property management, surveying, valuation, and insurance services. The company was established in 1986 and has since grown to become a trusted provider of property-related services.

One of the key focuses of Countrywide Principal Services Limited is sustainability. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has implemented various initiatives to achieve this goal. This includes reducing energy consumption, promoting recycling, and using sustainable materials in their operations.

The company offers a wide range of services to its clients, including property management for residential and commercial properties, land and estate management, and property consultancy. They also provide surveying and valuation services for properties, as well as insurance services to protect their clients' assets.

The key people at Countrywide Principal Services Limited include CEO Paul Creffield and Chairman Peter Long. The company has a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to their clients.

For more information on their services and sustainability program, interested individuals can visit the company's website at www.countrywide.co.uk. Their registered office address is Countrywide House, 88-103 Caldecotte Lake Drive, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8JT. With their commitment to sustainability and range of services, Countrywide Principal Services Limited continues to be a leading name in the property industry in the UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,052,000
Net Worth
£5,622,000
Total Current Assets
£13,601,000
Total Current Liabilities
£6,936,000

Company Location