The house builder operated across West and South Yorkshire and presently has seven development sites with houses remaining to be sold.
Three of these will need to be finished to allow administrators from Deloitte to maximise returns for trade creditors.
Farnley-based Britannia also owns several pieces of development land and part exchange properties.
Founder Paul Rider retired in January 2011, retaining a consultant role, leaving day to day management of the business with managing director David Firth.
General enquires about the administration go to Brenda Binge on 0113 292 1505.