Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – notes CMA announcement of leasehold homes enforcement case, “will continue to cooperate with the CMA whilst it completes its investigation”

Barratt Developments? After the YTD volatility I say 'meh'...

I have been a bit of a sceptic about the housebuilding sector for a while and got my pay-offs earlier this year. So on a quiet-ish day for regulatory news disclosures, I thought I would see how Barratt Developments (BDEV) was seeing life with the shares still over 30% off highs despite recent market advances. The company noted in its full year to the end of June numbers that by the balance sheet date, all operational sites had reopened. However, you can see the scars of the crisis, with full year completions down just shy of 30% but split (+8.1% in H1 and -58% in H2) and profits down, although there was 'modest house price inflation'...

Shares Versus Property? Why I'm Beginning to Prefer Bricks and Mortar

Hello, Share Swappers. This family is thinking of moving house. A big choice must be made whether to wait until we sell our present abode while keeping our shares.  Or to sell some shares to buy our new house, thus being able to afford two dwellings for the time being. It all depends on whether share prices will rise faster than house prices. And I rather think it’s safer to put more into property these days.

This In-House Writer Suggests You House a Yen to Trade in House Builders

Hello, Share Bringers. You lucky members of shareprophets.com will know that I have a soft spot for Britain’s housebuilders. Supply can’t match demand and that’s the most powerful driver of share prices you can have. But what about that virus? Well, house prices hit an all-time record last

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – argues “cautious optimism”, updates on review of developments which used certain reinforced concrete frames

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – updates on plans for phased reopening of its construction sites this month

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – notes further “mitigating actions” as sales centres, construction sites & offices remain closed

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – H1 EPS +3%, DPS +2%, “outlook for the full year remains in line with the board's expectations”

Most House Builders are Worth Consideration after the Election, but the Biggest Could be one of the Best

Hello, Share Swappers. You may recall that I generally support the chances of housebuilders continuing their resurgence as reasonable investments. And I rather think that companies which make swathes of new houses in the middle price range are the way forward...

Tailwinds Outnumber Headwinds for Bouncy Barratt Builders

Hello, Share Twisters. With three offspring who may buy their own homes in the next few years, I keenly appreciate the current shortage of houses. This gap between supply and demand will benefit all builders. But probably more so those companies whose homes are at the more reasonable end of the market. Earlier this month Barratt Developments (BDEV) reported encouraging figures...

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – currently continues to expect FY volume growth towards lower end of “medium term target range” (is 3-5%)

Another Big Builder Defies the Doubters and Posts Decent Numbers. It's Worth a Look

Hello Share Buyers. House building is a funny old game for poor old share shifters like us. If house prices fall, as they seem to be doing now, you can bet your last dollar that builders' share prices will go down even faster. But my feeling is that continuing demand for homes and low interest rates will keep the sector bubbling up, especially for more affordable homes...

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – FY EPS +10%, DPS +6%, argues “strong forward order book” but notes “increased economic and political uncertainty”

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – expects FY PBT “ahead of market expectations”, “strong forward order book”

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – FY outlook now “modestly above” expectation, though still volume growth “towards the lower end” of medium-term target range

Why Do I Think This Lot Might Beat Brexit? Elementary, My Dear Barratt Homes

Hello Share Plungers. Should you fancy, as I do, that house prices will not be affected much more by Brexit, however the negotiations progress, then it might be worthing taking a peek at Barratt Developments (BDEV). Do we really believe that foreigners will stop scoffing our bricks and mortar just because its becomes slighter harder for Europeans to enter the country?

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – H1 EPS +21%, DPS +12%, currently net private reservations of 0.74 (2018: 0.78) per active outlet per average week

Have a Look at this Housebuilder. Could it Become The Barratts of Win Win Street?

Hello, Share Tweakers. As someone who regularly sets himself up as an Aunt Sally for Tom’s entertaining bearcasts, I hesitate to commend a home builder to you. But I really think Barratt Developments (BDEV) is worthy of your support. And I base that view on its latest trading report.

Barratt Developments (#BDEV) – “traded well since the start of the new financial year”

Tom's Wrong on House Builders - and Barratt's Latest Star Numbers Should Continue to Shine

Hello, Share Turners. Time was when comedians told jokes about Barratt houses. No longer. There is perky customer satisfaction. And though I have my detractors on this stupendous website, I still think Barratt Developments (BDEV) continues to go places fast. And so I fancy will the share price.