Barratt Home Sales Fall Short of Guidance on Weaker London Deals
The developer said it sold 16,565 homes in the year through June 29, despite saying in April it expected to sell between 16,800 and 17,200 units, according to a statement Tuesday. Barratt Redrow said this was mainly due to 'fewer international and investor completions than expected' in its London businesses.
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