At 30 November 2025, amounts of £448,230 (2024: £282,648) were due to directors of the company and £224,115 (2024: £141,324) was due to a shareholder holding a participating interest in the company. These balances are interest-free and unsecured. The relevant parties have confirmed that they do not intend to seek repayment within the next 12 months.
During the year, the company acquired an investment property for £800,000 from a company controlled by a director and shareholder of the company. The directors have confirmed that the consideration represented market value. £400,000 of the consideration was settled through the intercompany account.
Interest income of £5,000 (2024: £nil) was recognised during the year in respect of the intercompany balance. At 30 November 2025, £55,500 was due to the connected company, whereas at 30 November 2024 £160,000 was due from the connected company. The balance at 30 November 2025 was interest-free, unsecured and had no fixed repayment schedule.