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UK housebuilder profits set to fall 12% as ‘relentless grind’ drags on

Profits forecast to decline this year as developers resort to bulk sales to shift homes in sluggish market

UK housebuilder profits set to fall 12% as ‘relentless grind’ drags on

TL;DR

  • UK housebuilder profits are forecast to decline by 12% this year.
  • A sluggish housing market is the primary reason for the predicted profit drop.
  • Developers are resorting to bulk sales to shift homes.
  • The market is described as a 'relentless grind'.