The Harvey Homes Group, a UK construction company specializing in bespoke homes, has entered administration. The company, based in Altrincham, Manchester, and operating since 2017, was co-founded by Thomas Harvey-Ratcliffe and his father, Nicholas Harvey-Ratcliffe, a chartered surveyor and land acquisition specialist.
Administration details
According to The Gazette, the company went into administration on July 16. James Saunders and Mark Blackman from KR8 Advisory have been appointed as administrators.
The company was described by Home Reach as providing “bespoke homes for discerning purchasers.” Its developments earned accolades such as Best Residential Development, Best One-Off Home in the Country, and Best Luxury Property.
Industry pressures
The collapse follows a surge in UK business administrations, which rose by 41% in January 2026, driven by high-street failures, rising wages, weaker consumer spending, and higher operating costs. Official Insolvency Service statistics show 151 companies entered administration in January, a 14% increase compared to January 2025.
Sarah Rayment, managing director and global co-head of restructuring at Kroll, said: “The key question at this point in the year is whether distress and insolvencies will continue to rise given the pressures facing UK businesses. The reality is that every sector will face headwinds this year.”
Personal risks for directors
Todd Davison, managing director at Purbeck Insurance Services, warned that business failures can affect directors personally. “Many directors will have signed personal guarantees to secure loans, overdrafts or trade finance,” he said, noting that failed guarantees can put personal assets, including property and savings, at risk.
Other recent administrations include National Car Parks (NCP) and Denby Pottery. The Express approached The Harvey Homes Group and KR8 Advisory for comment.
