Borehamwood Homes Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against real estate firm BOREHAMWOOD HOMES LTD at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-007118. The petition was filed on 17 September 2026. The presentation of a winding-up petition is an early procedural step under section 122 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and does not constitute a judicial determination that the company is insolvent.
Petition details
The table below details the filing as recorded on the HM Courts and Tribunals Service CE-File system:
| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007118 |
| Case Title | Borehamwood Homes Ltd |
| Filing Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Creditor Name | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claimed Debt | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
BOREHAMWOOD HOMES LTD (company number 13848478) was incorporated on 14 January 2022. The business is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 68100, which covers the buying and selling of own real estate.
- Registered Office: 54 South Molton Street, London, England, W1K 5SG
- Company Status: Active according to Companies House
- Financial Information: Financial accounts and turnover figures are not stated in the published source data.
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House records the following management and ownership history for BOREHAMWOOD HOMES LTD.
Current Officers
- Mr Richard Anthony Symonds: Director, appointed on 22 May 2024.
Former Officers
- Mr Ian Timothy Mycock: Director, appointed on 1 June 2022, resigned on 22 May 2024.
- Mr Demetrios Paliouras: Director, appointed on 14 January 2022, resigned on 23 February 2024.
- Mr Timothy Ian Mycock: Director, appointed on 14 January 2022, resigned on 15 January 2022.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Assetstone Ltd (company number 13141964): Active corporate PSC notified on 1 June 2022, holding between 25% and 50% of shares and voting rights.
- Panacap Limited (company number 11635749): Active corporate PSC notified on 1 June 2022, holding between 25% and 50% of shares and voting rights.
Former PSC records show that Arco Developments Limited (company number 08553743) previously held significant control before its cessation was recorded on 1 June 2022.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The published source contains no recent notices published in The Gazette. A petition is generally advertised in The Gazette no less than seven business days after service on the registered office, unless restricted by court order.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition serves as a key legal signal for credit managers and commercial counterparties. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a petition is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.
Counterparties dealing with an entity subject to an active petition should consider the following risk review protocol:
1. Verify court status: Conduct a winding up search to confirm whether a petition remains pending or has been dismissed, substituted, or withdrawn.
2. Review payment flows: Assess the risk of payments being deemed void post-presentation under Section 127.
3. Check security registers: Review existing debentures or charges on Companies House to determine priority among secured lenders.
4. Monitor court cause lists: Track filings listed on today's cause list to catch upcoming hearing dates.
Worked scenario: Managing exposure upon notice of a petition
Consider a property contractor owed £45,000 for work completed for a development vehicle. Upon discovering that a winding-up petition was filed against the counterparty, the contractor immediately paused further work commitments and refrained from accepting payments without legal guidance regarding Section 127 validation orders. A routine winding up search allowed the commercial manager to identify the petition before delivering additional materials to site, protecting the contractor from incurring further uncollectable costs.
How to run a winding up petition search
Commercial analysts traditionally verify insolvency risk by manually cross-referencing Companies House records, searching court lists on the CE-File portal, and scanning Gazette advertisements. This manual approach can leave gaps, as court petitions appear on CE-File days or weeks before any public notice appears in The Gazette or on Companies House.
Corp Intel streamlines this intelligence process by pulling real-time filings directly from the Central Registry. Lenders and credit controllers can establish automated monitoring alerts to spot early legal actions prior to statutory advertisement or winding-up orders.
To maintain continuous oversight over counterparties, commercial teams can use free company monitoring to receive instant notifications whenever new corporate filings or registry updates occur.
For credit teams and suppliers
When managing counterparty credit risk during property transactions or corporate deals, conducting a winding up petition search before exchange or completion is standard due diligence. Undetected petition filings can freeze bank accounts and complicate financial settlements, exposing counterparty transactions to invalidation under Section 127. Implementing continuous automated checks ensures credit managers identify high-risk events before substantial balance sheet exposure occurs.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After a petition is presented at court, it must be served on the company's registered office. The petitioner usually advertises the petition in The Gazette after seven business days. A court hearing is then scheduled where a judge determines whether to grant a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn proceedings.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is filed?
A company can technically continue trading, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes post-presentation dispositions of property void if a winding-up order is eventually granted. Banks frequently freeze company bank accounts upon learning of an advertised petition to avoid liability.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is automatically insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition indicates that a creditor claims an unpaid debt exceeding statutory thresholds, but it is not a final court determination of insolvency. Petitions may be disputed, paid in full, settled, or dismissed by the court.
How can creditors check if a petition has been filed against a company?
Creditors can search court cause lists on CE-File or perform a continuous winding up search through dedicated business intelligence services to identify presented petitions prior to formal publication.
How long does it take from petition presentation to the court hearing?
The timeframe between petition presentation and the initial court hearing varies based on court capacity, but typically ranges from six to twelve weeks depending on the court jurisdiction and listing availability.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.