Company registration number 12839066 (England and Wales)
STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 AUGUST 2023
31 August 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Stocks
3
2,850,998
2,811,439
Debtors
4
1,014,000
1,014,000
Cash at bank and in hand
253
18
3,865,251
3,825,457
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(3,968,122)
(3,916,156)
Net current liabilities
(102,871)
(90,699)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
6
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
(102,872)
(90,700)
Total equity
(102,871)
(90,699)
For the financial year ended 31 August 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 20 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
J F Hasselbaink
Director
Company registration number 12839066 (England and Wales)
STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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Accounting policies
Company information
Stonegate Homes (Hove 2) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 2000 Cathedral Square, Cathedral Hill, Guildford, GU2 7YL.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
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 the foreseeable future. In making this assessment, the director acknowledges the company's net liabilities position but notes that the company retains the support of its shareholders to complete the planned development of the property. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.true
1.3
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are capitalised against the development stock or written off to profit or loss in proportion to the level of activity of both the development trade and the rental trade during the year.
1.4
Stocks
Stocks represent development property stocks which is held at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Costs comprise development expenditure and financing costs directly attributable to the project.
At the balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit & loss account.
1.5
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 current liabilities.
1.6
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Classification of financial liabilities
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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, 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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
1
1
3
Stocks
2023
2022
£
£
Development property
2,850,998
2,811,439
Included within the development stock are capitalised borrowing costs of £191,885 (2022: £191,885).
4
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
1,014,000
1,014,000
STONEGATE HOMES (HOVE 2) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
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5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
37,234
12,061
Amounts owed to group undertakings
3,889,619
3,866,125
Other creditors
41,269
37,970
3,968,122
3,916,156
6
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
1
1
1
1
7
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The company has provided a cross guarantee, together with its parent company, in respect of a bank loan totalling £2,892,300. This is secured against the company's development property asset shown within stock.
8
Parent company
The parent company of Stonegate Homes (Hove 2) Limited is Stonegate Homes (Hove) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is 2000 Cathedral Square, Cathedral Hill, Guildford, GU2 7YL.