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- Property developers
- Lowestoft
- M. S. Oakes Limited
M. S. Oakes Limited
- Company number
- 02378926
- Incorporated
- 3 May 198937 years trading
- Registered office
- Melvyn Stanley House, Mobbs Way Business Park, Lowestoft, NR32 3BE
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects
M. S. Oakes Limited is a 37-year-old private limited company registered in Lowestoft, company number 02378926, one of 52 property development companies in Lowestoft. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 June 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £5,916 (+0.2%) on the year before, to £2.5M.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.9M against £488K owed within a year: 6.0 times cover.
- 25 employees on average, down from 28 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £2.5M | £50K | £2.9M | £488K | 25 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £2.5M | £2.9M | £529K | 28 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £2.5M | £0 | £2.9M | £562K | 30 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £2.3M | £225K | £3M | £711K | 32 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £2.2M | £125K | £2.6M | £423K | 37 |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £2.2M | £29K | £2.5M | £456K | 39 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £3.6M | £52K | £1.5M | £1M | 46 |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £3.8M | £441 | £2.7M | £2.3M | 51 |
Who runs and owns M. S. Oakes Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| D*** A*** | Director | before Jun 1991 |
| M*** O*** | Director | before Jun 1991 |
| V*** O*** | Director | before Jun 1991 |
| V*** O*** | Secretary | before Jun 1991 |
4 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| D*** B*** | Director | Sep 2005 | Jan 2009 |
| J*** G*** | Director | Jun 1996 | Jun 2004 |
| M*** O*** | Director | Jul 2011 | |
| T*** W*** | Director | Jul 1998 | Nov 2021 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
3 of 10 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Outstanding | Jan 2020 |
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Outstanding | Apr 1996 |
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Outstanding | Oct 1994 |
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Satisfied Feb 2020 | Jun 2014 |
| Lloyds TSB Bank PLC | Satisfied Feb 2020 | Jan 2012 |
| Lloyds TSB Bank PLC | Satisfied Oct 2010 | May 2010 |
| Lloyds TSB Bank PLC | Satisfied Feb 2020 | May 2008 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Sep 1996 | Dec 1993 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Sep 1996 | Sep 1990 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Sep 1996 | Dec 1989 |
Public contracts won
M. S. Oakes Limited has 4 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £1M, from 2018 to 2025. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. These were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- East Suffolk Council2 awards
- Norfolk County Council1 award
- Suffolk Coastal District Council1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County Council | Condition Report Works - AWARD | £76K | 7 May 2025 |
| East Suffolk Council | Waveney Road, Bungay - AWARD | £102K | 30 Jun 2023 |
| East Suffolk Council | Construction of a new steelwork platform, decking, staircases, balustrades and external features to facilitate the new beach huts including all external services and features. - AWARD | £732K | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Suffolk Coastal District Council | GB-Lowestoft: Internal and External Refurbishment of Male and Female Public Toilets, Dunwich Beach and Drainage and Associated Works West Lane Toilets, Aldeburgh | £113K | 19 Nov 2018 |
Where M. S. Oakes Limited is registered
The registered office is in Lowestoft (NR32), in the East Suffolk local authority area, East of England. Show NR32 3BE on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as M. S. Oakes Limited.
- M.S. Oakes Joinery LimitedJoiners and carpenters
What happens if M. S. Oakes Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 02378926
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 May 1989 (37 years ago)
- Registered office
- Melvyn Stanley House, Mobbs Way Business Park, Lowestoft, NR32 3BE
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 10 registered
Filing notes for property development companies
Many property development companies are single-project vehicles. Stock of land and buildings sits on the balance sheet as work in progress until sale, and a company that has finished its project may become dormant rather than close.
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Frequently asked questions
When are M. S. Oakes Limited's accounts due?
M. S. Oakes Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 169 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is M. S. Oakes Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.
Is M. S. Oakes Limited still trading?
M. S. Oakes Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does M. S. Oakes Limited do?
M. S. Oakes Limited is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100).
How old is M. S. Oakes Limited?
M. S. Oakes Limited was incorporated on 3 May 1989, 37 years ago.
Who runs M. S. Oakes Limited?
M. S. Oakes Limited has 3 active directors. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns M. S. Oakes Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of M. S. Oakes Limited: an individual (has significant influence or control); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
Has M. S. Oakes Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. M. S. Oakes Limited has 4 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £1M), most recently from Norfolk County Council.
What is the penalty if M. S. Oakes Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View M. S. Oakes Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.