The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes rents receivable on the company's investment properties.

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

All investment properties are carried at fair value determined annually by the directors based on the estimated market values. No depreciation is provided for. Changes in fair value are recognised in the profit and loss account.