Company registration number 03953430 (England and Wales)
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 8
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
1,846
2,535
Tangible assets
4
24,070
29,978
Investment property
5
7,882,636
7,797,664
7,908,552
7,830,177
Current assets
Debtors
6
73,063
89,144
Cash at bank and in hand
248
12,368
73,311
101,512
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(163,870)
(620,897)
Net current liabilities
(90,559)
(519,385)
Total assets less current liabilities
7,817,993
7,310,792
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(3,667,578)
(3,329,032)
Net assets
4,150,415
3,981,760
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
5,000
5,000
Hedging reserve
10
1,691
(16,000)
Fair value reserve
2,822,533
2,754,072
Profit and loss reserve
10
1,321,191
1,238,688
Total equity
4,150,415
3,981,760
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
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.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 25 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
G Spaenjaers
N Van Paesschen
Director
Director
Company registration number 03953430 (England and Wales)
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Mulberry Developments (Leeds) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4-10 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LS.
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, modified to include the revaluation of investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the rent received in the normal course of business.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
HMO Licences
20% straight line
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.5
Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of 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).
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price. 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, are initially recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
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. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price.
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Equity instruments
Share capital issued by the company is recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on share capital are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Hedge accounting
The company has entered into interest rates forward contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in the interest rates. These derivatives are measured at fair value at each reporting date. To the extent the hedge is effective, movements in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in a separate cash flow hedge reserve. Any ineffective portions of those movements are recognised in profit or loss for the period.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
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. However, an exemption election has been made under Schedule 5AAA Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 which means that this company is unlikely to incur deferred tax liabilities in the foreseeable future. On those grounds, a deferred tax provision is not included in these financial statements.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
2
2
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Intangible fixed assets
HMO Licences
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
3,448
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
913
Amortisation charged for the year
689
At 31 December 2024
1,602
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,846
At 31 December 2023
2,535
4
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
37,391
Additions
1,872
At 31 December 2024
39,263
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
7,413
Depreciation charged in the year
7,780
At 31 December 2024
15,193
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
24,070
At 31 December 2023
29,978
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Investment property
2024
£
Fair value
At 1 January 2024
7,797,664
Additions
16,511
Revaluations
68,461
At 31 December 2024
7,882,636
Investment property comprises rental properties. The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at on the basis of a valuation carried out in December 2024 by Jones Lang LaSalle Chartered Surveyors, who are not connected with the company. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
73,063
89,144
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
157,063
594,598
Other creditors
6,807
26,299
163,870
620,897
8
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
3,667,578
3,329,032
Bank loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
MULBERRY DEVELOPMENTS (LEEDS) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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9
Prior Year Adjustment
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The parent company, Student Homes I Limited, has made an exemption election under Schedule 5AAA, Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. The exemption means that the company and its subsidiaries will not incur a capital gains tax charge on the sale of the investment properties and, as a result, the deferred tax provision which was previously recognised in the financial statements is not required. The restatement of the deferred tax provision has been accounted for under FRS102 1A as a prior period adjustment. The impact on the financial statements is explained below. |
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Impact on Financial Statements: | | | | | |
The removal of the deferred tax provision has been applied retrospectively and the comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been restated as follows: |
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Tax on profit: Decreased by £97,739 (previously £97,739, now £nil). |
Net profit: Increased by £97,739 (previously £419,531, now £517,270). | |
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Deferred tax provision: Decreased by £692,567 (previously £692,567, now £nil). | |
Fair value reserve: Increased by £688,518 (previously £2,065,554, now £2,754,072). Profit and loss reserve: Increased by £4,049 (previously £1,234,639, now £1,238,688). | |
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The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been restated to remove the deferred tax provision. This results in a decrease in the deferred tax provision and a corresponding increase in the fair value reserve at 31 December 2023. To the extent that the deferred tax provision was recognised in the financial statements at 31 December 2022, an adjustment has been made against opening reserves at 1 January 2023. |
10
Reserves
Hedging reserve
This comprises the effective portion of the company applying hedge accounting. The amount in reserves relates to the gains/losses made on cash flow hedges.
Profit and loss reserves
This comprises opening retained earnings, the profit or loss for the year and dividends paid as set out in the Statement of Changes in Equity.
11
Parent company
The company is a member of a group that is headed by Student Homes LP (3rd Floor, Liberation House, Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE1 2LH) for which consolidated accounts are prepared.
The company's parent company is Student Homes I Limited (4-10 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LS).