WESTON HOMES PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2024
67Fair
3.1vs last year
#3169 in UK
#301 in Property
#196 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
02133568
Registered Address
The Weston Group Business Centre, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6PU
Status
Active
Employee Count
348
Turnover
£240,142,000
EBITDA
£21,008,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
21 May 1987
Nature of Business
41202 - Construction of domestic buildings
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
33 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
62%
31-60 Days
24%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms46%

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: 2024-04-12
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202412 Apr 20243362%24%13%46%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202312 Sept 20232140%44%17%13%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202302 Mar 20232089%7%4%13%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202202 Sept 20222783%14%3%55%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202201 Mar 20222778%15%7%34%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202131 Aug 20212285%10%5%12%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202025 Aug 20202188%6%6%17%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202026 Feb 20202184%11%5%14%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201920 Feb 20191986%11%3%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

The standard terms for payment of a subcontractor self-billing invoice is 14 days. This is on the basis that the subcontractor has presented the invoice for payment at the correct time and that all necessary authorisations have been obtained. The standard payment terms for suppliers is end of month following the invoice date.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Initial enquiries or disputes with subcontractors are dealt with by the site manager and/or commercial department. This can be escalated to a Director if necessary. For suppliers, the first point of contact is the purchase ledger department. This department will liaise with the invoice approver to ascertain why an invoice has not been approved for payment. If the dispute cannot be resolved, it will be escalated to a Director.

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

Weston Homes PLC is a leading property development company in the UK, with a strong focus on sustainability. They offer a range of high-quality residential and commercial properties, as well as provide sustainable solutions to help protect the environment.

Their sustainability program includes initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and implementing green building practices. They also prioritize the use of sustainable materials in their construction projects.

The company's key people include Chairman and CEO, Bob Weston, who has over 30 years of experience in the property industry, and Executive Director, John Tilt, who has a background in engineering and environmental management.

Weston Homes PLC can be contacted through their website, which also provides information on their current and upcoming projects. Their registered office address is located in Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6PU.

Overall, Weston Homes PLC is committed to creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly developments, while providing high-quality properties for their customers.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£23,831,000
Net Worth
£109,730,000
Total Current Assets
£336,106,000
Total Current Liabilities
£33,147,000

Company Location