Barratt Redrow slashes dividend as rising building costs squeeze margins

Britain's top homebuilder cut its dividend as profits fell. The firm is currently struggling with high building costs that have squeezed its profit margins.

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Barratt Redrow plc reported a 13.6% decline in adjusted pre-tax profit for the six months to December and announced a cut to its interim dividend. The results from one of the largest homebuilders in Britain GBGB highlight significant pressure on margins due to rising building costs, which prompted a share price decline of more than 8% on Wednesday.
Builders work on a new Barratt Homes housing development near Warrington, Britain, August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Builders work on a new Barratt Homes housing development near Warrington, Britain, August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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