Watkin Jones revises underlying profit down to ‘break-even’

watkin

Troubled student housing developer incurred extra costs as it raced to complete schemes

Watkin Jones has said its underlying profit for the year will “break-even”, after previously warning it would be unlikely to top £2m.

The troubled student housing and build-to-rent developer, in a trading update for the year to 30 September, said it now expects its underlying profit before taxes and interest, which excludes one off items, will “approximately” break even. It had previously said it would unlikely improve on the £2m in underlying profit recorded for the first half of the year.

Login or Register for free to continue reading Housing Today

To continue enjoying housingtoday.co.uk, REGISTER FOR FREE

Already registered? Login here

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Sign up below to receive:

  • Breaking industry news as it happens
  • Gain access to Housing Today’s Specialist CPD modules
  • Expert News and analysis

It takes less than one minute….

Join the Housing Today community - REGISTER TODAY

… or subscribe for full access - Subscribe now