Jennie Daly, Chief Executive commented:
"We have made a good start to 2024 with the Spring selling season progressing as expected. While we are mindful of ongoing market uncertainty and affordability challenges, it is pleasing to see continued market stability supported by good mortgage availability and sustained customer confidence. Our teams are working hard on the ground to support our customers through the buying process, underpinned by our strong marketing strategy and the quality and location of our homes, which are driving good levels of interest.
Looking ahead, we are confident that we have a strong and resilient business supported by a high-quality, well-located landbank. We remain focused on driving value and investing in the long term sustainability of the business, and we remain on track to deliver our guidance for 2024 while ensuring we are positioned for growth from 2025, assuming supportive market conditions."
And later;
Dividend
As previously announced, we intend to pay a 2023 final ordinary dividend of 4.79 pence per share on 10 May 2024 (2022 final dividend: 4.78 pence per share), subject to shareholder approval at today's AGM. This is in line with our Ordinary Dividend Policy to return c.7.5% of net assets annually, in two equal instalments.
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Ian (I hold).