House price growth softens, but supply issues remain - RICS

14th Oct 2021 14:20

(Sharecast News) - House price continued to grow in September, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Thursday, but at a slower rate than previously seen.

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Barratt says demand strong despite tapering of Help to Buy

13th Oct 2021 07:04

(Sharecast News) - House builder Barratt said strong demand for its homes had continued over the past three months with sales above pre-pandemic levels despite a reduction in government incentives.

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Director dealings: Barratt Developments chairman raises stake

3rd Sep 2021 15:29

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments revealed on Friday that chairman John Allan had acquired 5,530 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed housebuilder.

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Barratt Developments FY profits surge amid 'strong' demand

2nd Sep 2021 07:44

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Barratt Developments reported a 65% jump in full-year profit on Thursday amid "strong" demand.

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Week ahead: Non-farm payrolls in focus; Barratt, Melrose earnings due

27th Aug 2021 14:01

(Sharecast News) - The corporate and macroeconomic calendars will start to pick up again next week after the August lull, culminating in the US jobs report at the end of the week.

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Wednesday broker round-up

14th Jul 2021 13:23

(Sharecast News) - Carnival: Berenberg upgrades to hold with a target price of 1,400p.

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UK house prices jump 10% year-on-year

14th Jul 2021 11:39

(Sharecast News) - House prices strengthened in May, official figures showed on Tuesday, as they bounced back from April's dip.

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Barratt lifts full-year forecasts on strong demand

14th Jul 2021 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Homebuilder Barratt on Wednesday lifted annual profit forecasts driven by strong demand.

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Liberum backs housebuilders, names Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey top picks

5th Jul 2021 13:53

(Sharecast News) - Liberum has named Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey as two of its top picks, after a recent sell-off created an "attractive" buying opportunity among housebuilders.

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Barratt hires Countryside's Mike Scott as CFO

29th Jun 2021 07:06

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments has hired Mike Scott from Countryside Properties as its next chief financial officer.

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Tuesday broker round-up

11th May 2021 13:31

(Sharecast News) - Safestore: Liberum upgrades to buy with a target price of 1,060p.

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Friday broker round-up

7th May 2021 12:50

(Sharecast News) - Melrose: Numis upgrades to buy with a target price of 205p.

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Barratt to repay Covid rate relief, sees FY 'modestly' ahead

6th May 2021 07:01

(Sharecast News) - Barratt said it expects full year results to be "modestly above" prior expectations after a strong start to the new year and was refunding £3.5m in Covid business rate relief.

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Monday broker round-up

29th Mar 2021 13:16

(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey: JP Morgan upgrades to overweight with a target price of 220p.

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JPMorgan upgrades Taylor Wimpey, downgrades Barratt

29th Mar 2021 11:01

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded Barratt Developments on Monday but upgraded Taylor Wimpey as it took a look at the UK housebuilding sector.

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