Barratt Redrow Posts 12 Percent Drop in Completions

British homebuilder Barratt Redrow reported a 12 percent drop in home completions and slower private bookings. Elevated mortgage rates and construction costs continue to weigh on housing demand.

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FILE PHOTO: A scaffolder works on a new Barratt Homes housing development near Warrington, Britain, August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Barratt Redrow posted a 12% fall in home completions to 3,223 units and pointed to slower bookings across the United Kingdom during the 17 weeks to October 25. Elevated borrowing costs and persistent mortgage pressures weighed heavily on residential demand. The drop highlights ongoing headwinds for major developers as construction expenses rise.