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Company No: SC330128 (Scotland)

FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

Unaudited Financial Statements
For the financial year ended 31 August 2024
Pages for filing with the registrar

FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

Unaudited Financial Statements

For the financial year ended 31 August 2024

Contents

FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 August 2024
FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET (continued)

As at 31 August 2024
Note 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 3 1,607 4,324
Investment property 4 2,483,624 3,058,173
Investments 5 2 2
2,485,233 3,062,499
Current assets
Debtors 6 9,704 8,846
Cash at bank and in hand 221,136 41,793
230,840 50,639
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 ( 47,386) ( 589,375)
Net current assets/(liabilities) 183,454 (538,736)
Total assets less current liabilities 2,668,687 2,523,763
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 8 ( 2,049,124) ( 1,999,561)
Net assets 619,563 524,202
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 9 100 100
Other reserves 339,435 339,435
Profit and loss account 280,028 184,667
Total shareholders' funds 619,563 524,202

For the financial year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The financial statements of Finniston Properties Limited (registered number: SC330128) were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 20 May 2025. They were signed on its behalf by:

Steven Finnie
Director
FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 August 2024
FINNISTON PROPERTIES LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the financial year ended 31 August 2024
1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.

General information and basis of accounting

Finniston Properties Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in Scotland. The address of the Company's registered office is 12-16 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1PS.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of signing the financial statements. Thus the director has continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Group accounts exemption

Group accounts exemption s399
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the Company as an individual entity and not about its group.

Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for rental and insurance services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.

Rental and insurance income is recognised with reference to the period of rental. Rentals are deferred or accrued to ensure the total rental and insurance charges are spread over the lease term.

Employee benefits

Short term benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

Taxation

Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than investment property and freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a straight-line or reducing balance basis over its expected useful life, as follows:

Fixtures and fittings 25 % reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

Impairment of assets

Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account as described below.

Non-financial assets
At each balance sheet date, the company reviews its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.

If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Financial assets
An asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.

Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.

Investment property

Investment properties are initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently they are measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Deferred taxation is provided on these gains at the rate expected to apply when the property is sold.

Fixed asset investments

Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value through profit or loss if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in creditors: amounts falling due within one year.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the fair value of cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct issue costs. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Balance Sheet date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

2. Employees

2024 2023
Number Number
Monthly average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including directors 1 1

3. Tangible assets

Fixtures and fittings Total
£ £
Cost
At 01 September 2023 8,120 8,120
Additions 504 504
Disposals ( 2,910) ( 2,910)
At 31 August 2024 5,714 5,714
Accumulated depreciation
At 01 September 2023 3,796 3,796
Charge for the financial year 1,092 1,092
Disposals ( 781) ( 781)
At 31 August 2024 4,107 4,107
Net book value
At 31 August 2024 1,607 1,607
At 31 August 2023 4,324 4,324

4. Investment property

Investment property
£
Valuation
As at 01 September 2023 3,058,173
Disposals (574,549)
As at 31 August 2024 2,483,624

Valuation

Investment properties comprises commercial and residential rental properties. The fair value of the investment properties have been arrived at on the basis of a valuation carried out at 31 August 2024 by the director on an existing use basis. The valuations were made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.

Historic cost

If the investment properties had been accounted for under the cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Historic cost 2,449,175 3,023,724

5. Fixed asset investments

Investments in subsidiaries

2024
£
Cost
At 01 September 2023 2
At 31 August 2024 2
Carrying value at 31 August 2024 2
Carrying value at 31 August 2023 2

6. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Other debtors 9,704 8,846

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans (secured) 0 510,000
Trade creditors 824 5,283
Taxation and social security 10,903 271
Other creditors 35,659 73,821
47,386 589,375

8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans (secured) 400,000 0
Other creditors 1,649,124 1,999,561
2,049,124 1,999,561

Santander UK plc holds a bond and fixed and floating charge over all assets of the company. The bank also holds a personal guarantee from one of the shareholders for £800,000. The bank's preferred form of security is as follows:

(1) a first standard security by the borrower over Office, Workshop and Yard, Duntilland Road, Salsburgh, Shotts; and
(2) a first standard security by the borrower over Flats 1-9, 21 Park Gardens, Musselburgh.

The Bank loan is repayable in June 2027 with interest being charged at 3.6% above base rate.

9. Called-up share capital

2024 2023
£ £
Allotted, called-up and fully-paid
100 Ordinary shares of £ 1.00 each 100 100

10. Financial commitments

Commitments

At the reporting end date the company had contracted with tenants for minimum lease payments of £1,141,292 (2023 - £1,191,271).

11. Related party transactions

Transactions with entities in which the entity itself has a participating interest

As at 31 August 2024 the company owed one of the shareholders £847,325 (2023 - the company owed two of the shareholders £1,386,473). This loan is interest free with no set repayment terms.

Transactions with the entity's directors

As at 31 August 2024 the company owed the director £801,799 (2023 - £613,088). This loan is interest free with no set repayment terms.