Watkin Jones Lowers Profit Forecast
British rental property developer Watkin Jones lowered its annual profit expectations due to delayed real estate deals. Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty made institutional investors hesitant to close contracts.
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Watkin Jones lowered its annual profit expectations on Friday morning, citing delays in closing real estate deals amid elevated interest rates. The profit warning underscores broader liquidity pressures facing developers across the United Kingdom. Institutional buyers have pulled back from forward-funding agreements, squeezing margins for residential builders reliant on external capital.
