CD WELCOMBE PROPCO LIMITED Enters Administration

CD WELCOMBE PROPCO LIMITED entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, according to a statutory notice published in The Gazette on 5 November 2026.

The appointment places the hospitality asset-holding entity into an administration moratorium, halting unilateral legal proceedings and creditor enforcement actions.

Gazette notice details

Case timeline

| Date | Step | Source |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 2026-11-02 | Notice of appointment of administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |

| 2026-11-05 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |

The Central Registry record shows the notice of appointment was filed on 2 November 2026. The official statutory notice appeared on 5 November 2026 in The Gazette.

Company snapshot

Companies House shows CD WELCOMBE PROPCO LIMITED was incorporated on 25 September 2006. The register records its registered office address at Suite 210 C/O Novus Partnership Limited, Imex Centre, 575 - 599 Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DX.

The company classification on the public register lists its activities under the hotel and accommodation trade. Financial figures on the public record remain subject to administrator reconciliation during the statutory reporting period.

Directors and ownership

Public filings at Companies House show the current board consists of two directors appointed on 28 May 2025:

Former directors recorded on the register include Lionel Johnathan Benjamin, Mark Beveridge, Christopher Paul Bostock, Gideon Efrati, James Robert Elton, Heath Alexander Forusz, Niall Geoghegan, Richard William Jones, Eleftherios Kassianos, Mark Simon Kingston, Robert Nicholas Menzies, Cheryl Frances Moharm, Viacheslav Nazarov, Joseph O'Callaghan, Timothy John Penter, Jeremy Robert Arthur Richardson, Mark Lee Tagliaferri, Simon Michael Teasdale, Simon Levick Garth Wilson, Eddie Zakay, and Sol Zakay.

Past secretarial appointments recorded on the register include Christopher Paul Bostock, Robert William Grainger, Cheryl Frances Moharm, Joseph O'Callaghan, Timothy John Penter, Ramsamy Sooriah, Haysmacintyre Company Secretaries Limited, and Infinity Partnership Limited.

According to the register of persons with significant control (PSC), Cd Welcombe Limited (company number 13574220) was notified on 3 November 2021 as holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, alongside the right to appoint and remove directors. A previous controlling entity, Hallmark Hotels (No. 7) Limited (company number 08760754), ceased significant control on 3 November 2021.

What administration means for creditors and customers

This information is general statutory context and does not constitute legal or financial advice.

When a company enters administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, an interim statutory moratorium takes effect. Creditors cannot initiate or continue legal recovery, forfeit leases, or enforce security over corporate assets without court approval or consent from the administrators. Trade creditors with outstanding invoices must direct formal proofs of debt to the joint administrators rather than pursuing company management.

Secured lenders and counterparties holding fixed or floating charges will see realizations handled within the statutory waterfall. Creditors seeking to inspect debentures or charge instruments should conduct a company charge check to understand registered security interests under the Companies Act 2006.

Professional verification and risk framework

Corporate restructuring scenarios require corporate counsel and lenders to distinguish between formal administrations, compulsory liquidations, and informal debtor arrangements. Lenders or suppliers managing transaction risk should adopt the following verification workflow:

1. Check court registries: Run a formal winding up search to ensure no prior compulsory petitions or winding-up orders intersect with the administration filing.

2. Verify security priority: Review form MR01 and charge satisfaction instruments via the charges register to ascertain ranking.

3. Assess appointment route: Confirm whether the filing was executed via court order or an out-of-court qualifying floating charge holder appointment under Schedule B1.

4. Establish active tracking: Set up free company monitoring to capture statement of proposals (Form AM03) and progress updates promptly.

Practical comparison: Administration vs. Winding-Up

| Feature | Administration (Schedule B1) | Compulsory Liquidation (Part IV) |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Primary objective | Rescue as going concern or better creditor outcome | Orderly asset realization and dissolution |

| Moratorium | Automatic statutory stay on enforcement | Discretionary stay upon petition; automatic post-order |

| Management role | Powers pass directly to administrators | Directors powers cease; Official Receiver acts |

| Investigation | Conduct report filed under CDDA 1986 | Statutory investigation into corporate failure |

Scenario: Supplier exposure during an administration filing

Consider a commercial supplier delivering facilities goods to a regional property firm. If deliveries continue while an out-of-court administration filing is pending, unsecured trade balances incurred before the appointment become frozen under the statutory stay. Payments for post-appointment goods or services must be explicitly authorised in writing by the appointed administrators as an expense of the administration. Relying solely on verbal instructions from existing management leaves the supplier exposed as an unsecured creditor.

Corporate intelligence workflow

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For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders

Real estate conveyancers, debt funds, and commercial counterparties must verify corporate status prior to closing property sales, refinancing facilities, or executing leases. Failing to execute a timely winding up petition search or insolvency check before completion risks entering into voidable transactions under sections 127 or 284 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Performing a comprehensive insolvency lookup via Corp Intel satisfies professional due diligence requirements before drawdown or completion.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

Further filings, including the administrators' proposals and statement of affairs, are required within eight weeks of appointment under statutory insolvency regulations.

FAQ

How does administration affect suppliers holding retention of title clauses?

Suppliers with valid Retention of Title (ROT) claims must present proof of terms and relevant invoices to the administrators. The statutory moratorium prevents suppliers from entering premises to repossess goods without administrator consent or permission from the court.

What is the court case reference CR-2026-008470?

CR-2026-008470 is the specific High Court case number in the Business and Property Division under which the administration of CD WELCOMBE PROPCO LIMITED was registered.

Where can creditors submit a formal claim?

Creditors should submit formal proofs of debt using the contact details outlined in the joint administrators' initial statutory communications. Creditors can also access the full notice details through the [insolvency creditor report](#offers-creditor).

How often should creditors run a winding up search?

A winding up search should be conducted immediately before any significant credit extension, asset purchase, or contract exchange to ensure no petition has been presented against the target entity.

Can directors continue to manage the company during administration?

While directors remain in office, their executive management powers are subordinate to the administrators, who hold sole operational and dispositive control over company assets under the Insolvency Act 1986.

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