Taylor Wimpey launches £41.9m share buyback as net cash falls

The move follows a 19.4% fall in adjusted half-year profits, as weaker pricing, lower profitability and build cost inflation reduced its operating margins. The post Taylor Wimpey launches £41.9m share buyback as net cash falls appeared first on Property Week.

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Construction buyers report rampant cost inflation

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Profit up at Harron Homes

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A fresh look at fluctuation clauses in construction contracts - Published by Womble Bond Dickinson

Until recently, construction material and labour prices have been generally stable – so fluctuation clauses, have commonly been unused. But now things have changed, and those prices are no longer so predictable. So, is it time to take another look at fluctuation clauses?

Everyone has been talking about how to manage cost inflation but looking ahead, might insolvencies become the latest top risk to your business?