Several UK property companies have shut down (Image: Getty)
A number of UK property companies have plunged into liquidation in the last few months as many businesses struggle with difficult trading conditions. The UK is experiencing a growing number of insolvencies, as industry leaders from various sectors warn of rising costs, pricier labour and a harsh trading environment. While some businesses have not confirmed their reasons for shutting down, many have listed various ongoing difficulties that have contributed to hard decisions being made.
Liquidation is a process whereby a company ceases operations, sells off its assets and pays back its debt. It often happens voluntarily, but it can be ordered after a petition is launched by creditors who are not being paid back what they are owed by a company. Insolvencies are shared every day in the London Gazette, the UK’s official public records publication, and several property companies have appeared there as of late.
Here are UK property companies that have fallen into liquidation in recent weeks and months.
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Overall Building Ltd
Previously known as Overall And Sons Construction Limited, this company went into liquidation on May 27, 2026, according to a notice in the Gazette. Christopher Lawton and Paul George, both of Business Helpline Group, were appointed as joint liquidators of the company.
It had specialised in building services related to conversions, kitchens, bathrooms and lofts, servicing homes throughout the Cambridgeshire area. It is a family-run business that has been operating for more than 30 years.
Fisk & Osborne Building Ltd
Previously known as Fisk Carpentry & Building Ltd, Fisk & Osborne Building Ltd entered liquidation on May 28, 2026, according to the Gazette. Gary Thompson and David Meany, both of Quantuma Advisory Limited, were appointed as joint liquidators.
The company has over 25 years of experience in home improvements and new builds, servicing the Essex area. According to Check Trade, its services include house builds, extensions/conversions, renovations, kitchen & bathrooms, carpentry, plumbing, heating, plastering, electrical and decoration.
It has been a difficult time for the property and construction industries as of late (Image: Getty)
Blue Spruce Homes Portland Limited
Blue Spruce Homes Portland Limited, which was previously known as London Property Venture Portland Limited, entered liquidation on May 22, 2026, according to the Gazette. Paul Cooper and Paul Robert Appleton, both of BTG Begbies Traynor (London) LLP, were appointed as joint liquidators.
The business developed building projects in the UK, and entered creditors’ liquidation, where directors of a company decide to initiate its winding-up due to insolvency. The company was incorporated in 2019, and its website is not currently active.
Cotswold Home Makeovers Limited
Cotswold Home Makeovers Limited, based in Tewkesbury, has been wound up by the High Court following a petition from a creditor, with an official receiver being appointed to handle the liquidation.
Its services included loft and garage conversions, house extensions, structural work, and underfloor heating. According to a notice in the Gazette, it entered liquidation on April 29, 2026.
Grow Properties Limited
Grow Properties Limited entered liquidation on March 24, 2026, a notice in the Gazette confirmed. Andrew John Whelan of WSM Marks Bloom LLP was appointed as the liquidator of the company.
It had not shared a statement regarding its entering liquidation. “The Directors have made a Declaration of Solvency, and the Company is being wound up for the purposes of distribution of surplus assets to shareholders,” the notice reads.
Fit Out and Refurbishment Management Limited
Fit Out and Refurbishment Management Limited, better known simply as Form, entered liquidation on May 22, according to a notice shared in the Gazette. It has been in business for more than 20 years and delivers “inspiring office and industrial fit-outs”.
It is not known what the reasons for financial difficulty are, as the company has not shared an official statement about its move into liquidation.
