BERKELEY HOMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

PaymentCheck Score 2025
74Fair
1.7vs last year
#2167 in UK
#150 in Property
#354 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
04088248
Registered Address
19 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JG
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,439
Turnover
£1,094,969,000
EBITDA
£97,330,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
6 October 2000
Nature of Business
41100 - Development of building projects
41202 - Construction of domestic buildings
64203 - Activities of construction holding companies
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Property, Infrastructure And Construction
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:42 days
Max Contractual:42 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
70%
31-60 Days
19%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms29%

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

BERKELEY HOMES exhibits an average payment time of 32 days, indicating a slight tendency to pay beyond the standard 30-day term. While 70% of payments are processed within 30 days, a significant 29% are consistently classified as late. This trend suggests a dual payment pattern where a majority are prompt, but a substantial segment faces delays, impacting overall payment velocity.

Volatility Analysis

The data reveals a moderate level of unpredictability, with 29% of payments being late and 11% extending beyond 60 days. This introduces a measurable risk of cash flow disruption for suppliers, as nearly one-third of payments fall outside the immediate 30-day window. While 70% reliability within 30 days is positive, the persistent delays for a minority warrant careful consideration regarding payment predictability.

Summary Analysis

BERKELEY HOMES represents a moderate payment risk for suppliers, requiring careful consideration of their 32-day average payment and 29% late payment rate. Key decision factors include potential cash flow impacts from delays for a significant portion of invoices, particularly those exceeding 60 days. To mitigate this risk, suppliers should consider adjusting credit terms, implementing stricter invoice tracking, or building a buffer into their cash flow projections.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-05-30
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 202530 May 20253270%19%11%29%
01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 202426 Nov 20242871%19%10%28%
01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 202428 May 20243072%18%10%21%
01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 202324 Nov 20232874%17%9%25%
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202326 May 20232774%17%9%25%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202229 Nov 20222972%18%10%27%
01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202230 May 20222973%17%10%27%
01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 202130 Nov 20212473%21%6%22%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202131 May 20212672%22%7%31%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202029 Nov 20203071%18%11%28%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202029 May 20202579%15%6%10%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201928 Nov 20192872%20%8%5%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201929 May 20193071%20%10%4%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201819 Nov 20182872%20%8%5%
01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 201830 May 20182474%24%2%9%
01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 201723 Nov 20172277%17%5%7%

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

Berkeley’s standard purchase order payment terms for suppliers requires payment to be made within 30 days from the receipt of a valid invoice. Berkeley’s standard construction contract payment terms for subcontractors is 42 days following the subcontractor’s valid application for payment.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

There have been no changes to Berkeley’s standard payment terms within the period

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

42

Dispute Resolution Process

Any dispute or difference between the parties are subject to the laws of England and Wales and the jurisdiction of the English courts. Payment under construction contracts is subject to statutory adjudication pursuant to the Housing Grant, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Only a very small proportion of our payments become the subject to the adjudication and/or court proceedings.

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

BERKELEY HOMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is an active public limited company. Its name indicates its primary business involves housebuilding and residential property development in the UK.

The company was incorporated on 6 October 2000 under company number 04088248. Its registered office is located at 19 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JG, within the South East region.

Companies of this type typically specialise in the acquisition and development of land for residential purposes. Their operations encompass the construction, sale, and marketing of new homes, including houses and apartments, across various segments of the UK property market. They also frequently undertake urban regeneration projects and mixed-use developments that incorporate significant residential components.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£29,400,000
Net Worth
£1,400,000,000
Total Current Assets
£2,600,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,200,000,000

Company Location