Taylor Wimpey’s order book shrinks amid ‘value over volume’ approach property Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a smaller order book and fewer sales so far this year amid "market uncertainty and affordability challenges" as it looks to growth in 2025.
Taylor Wimpey confident on year ahead despite profit slump in 2023 Property Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey saw operating profits tumble close to 50 per cent during the full year, as it continues to be bruised by a tough economic climate.
Taylor Wimpey bemoans planning delays as it pulls back housebuilding numbers Housing Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has said it expects full-year operating profit to come in at the top end of its guidance range.
Taylor Wimpey: Profit slashed almost in half by red-hot interest rates August 2, 2023 Taylor Wimpey posted a 44.5 per cent decline in operating profit in the half year, as the house builder said it was “inevitably” impacted by red hot mortgage rates which have shattered consumer confidence. The London-listed construction firm reported a 21.2 per cent contraction in revenues down to £1.6bn compared to £2bn in the same [...]
Taylor Wimpey warns of more housing pain – but better profits than first expected November 9, 2023 The FTSE 100 firm’s trading update mimicked that of its rival Persimmon, who on Tuesday warned of market trouble next year, while simultaneously raising the number of homes it plans to build.
Taylor Wimpey chair Irene Dorner to step down December 16, 2022 The chair of Taylor Wimpey’s board has stepped down for family reasons. Irene Dorner will quit in April 2023 at the end of its AGM with Robert Noel taking over the role, currently a senior independent director. She will stay on the board in a non executive role. Lord Jitesh Gadhia, who led the search [...]
FTSE 100 close: Interest rate jitters drag down Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey June 29, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 slipped today as investors fretted over central banks keeping interest rates higher for longer. The capital’s premier index dropped 0.38 per cent to 7,471.68 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, fell 0.77 per cent to 18,270.73 points. Losses in [...]
Taylor Wimpey axed 450 jobs as construction giant sounds housing market warning April 27, 2023 Up to 450 jobs have been cut as home construction firm Taylor Wimpey as it looks to deliver £19m in cost savings. Ahead of its AGM today, the London-listed firm said spring had helped in year to date sales, while severe challenges remained for first time buyers still. In a trading update, it said a [...]
FTSE 100 close: London sinks into the red as shares in St James’s Place crash, Reckitt and Taylor Wimpey fall February 28, 2024 Shares in St James Place plummeted after it slashed its dividend and warned that costs connected to complaints would be a drag on growth in the coming year.
FTSE 100 close: Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey pull index away from record high January 19, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index registered one of its worst days since the turn of the year, pulling it away from its record high. The capital’s premier index shed 1.07 per cent to drop to 7,747.28 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, fell [...]