Score of 83.9/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
SHAFTESBURY AV LIMITED demonstrates a broadly prompt payment profile, with 86% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 32 days, placing them marginally outside the standard 30-day benchmark. The 7% of payments falling in the 31–60 day band and a further 7% exceeding 60 days suggest a small but consistent tail of delayed settlements. The 15% late payment rate indicates that while the majority of transactions are handled efficiently, a recurring minority of invoices experience delays beyond agreed terms.
The payment behaviour shows moderate reliability, with the bulk of transactions clustering around the 30-day mark, which provides reasonable predictability for cash flow planning. However, the 7% of invoices exceeding 60 days represents a meaningful risk factor, as these outlier payments could significantly impact working capital if invoice values are high. The gap between the 86% on-time rate and the 15% late payment rate highlights some inconsistency in how payment terms are applied across different transactions or invoice types.
SHAFTESBURY AV LIMITED presents a moderate-to-low payment risk profile, making them a broadly acceptable customer for suppliers operating with standard 30-day terms. Suppliers should be aware that approximately 1 in 7 invoices will be paid late, and a small proportion may extend well beyond 60 days, warranting close monitoring of outstanding balances. To mitigate risk, suppliers are advised to implement clear payment reminders at the 25-day mark, consider shorter payment terms for larger invoices, and review exposure levels if high-value contracts are involved.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 32 | 86% | 7% | 7% | 15% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of invoice. Main building contractors have a 14 payment term in line with JCT Standard Building Contract.
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
30
Any disputes/complaints that may arise with suppliers about payments are dealt with by the Accounts Payable team (accounts.payable@shaftesburycapital.com), with escalation to the relevant business contact if necessary. Any disputes raised will be resolved as soon as possible.
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
Shaftesbury AV Limited is a UK-registered property company incorporated in 2015 and controlled by Shaftesbury AV Investment Limited, itself part of the Shaftesbury Capital PLC group. Its registered activities are the buying and selling of its own real estate and the letting and operating of property it owns or leases. Land Registry records show it holds numerous freehold and leasehold titles across Greater London, indicating it functions as a property-holding entity within the wider Shaftesbury Capital group rather than an operating trading business in its own right.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk