High Court showdown for £23m property firm with troubled track record..

High Court showdown for £23m property firm with troubled track record

Landlord firm with numerous homes across Teesside & County Durham facing liquidation, as past housing breaches come under spotlight..

16th April 2026

A property company linked to homes across Hartlepool and County Durham is facing a High Court wind-up petition brought jointly by two local councils.

Both Durham County Council and Hartlepool Borough Council have applied to the Business and Property Court in Manchester to have 1101 Holding Ltd formally trading under the name 'Barham property Ltd' compulsorily liquidated under the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986. The petition, lodged on 13 March 2026, claims both councils are creditors of the Birmingham-registered firm, which is understood to hold a portfolio of properties spanning both local council areas.

Court hearing scheduled

The High Court Petition could see the firm compulsory liquidated to pay its debts reportedly owed to both councils.

The case is due to be heard at the Civil Justice Centre in Manchester at 10:00am on Tuesday 28 April 2026, where a judge will decide whether the company should be wound up.

If granted, the order would place the firm into compulsory liquidation – a move that could have significant implications for tenants, creditors and any ongoing property interests tied to the business.

Documents seen by The Teesside & Durham Post suggest the company is connected to substantial property assets, with financial accounts associated with the same company registration number showing total fixed assets valued at more than £23 million, alongside net assets exceeding £13.6 million as of the latest filing .The accounts also confirm the firm operates from a registered office in Birmingham, despite its property footprint extending into the North East.

The case also carries added significance due to the background of the company’s director where previous reports revealed one of the directors of the business was fined more than £15,000 for failing to meet housing standards on two properties in Horden County Durham, including issues relating to property licensing conditions and compliance. A source close to both local councils told the Teesside & Durham Post this week that liquidation of the firm relates to the landlords previous prosecution.

The hearing later this month is expected to clarify the extent of the company’s financial position — and whether the courts believe liquidation is justified.