Crest Nicholson cuts annual profit forecast, British real estate stocks plummet

On Monday,4 yuan precious metal investment software shares of British real estate developers fell sharply, likely marking the biggest single-day decline in six weeks, after Crest Nicholson lowered its full-year profit outlook, causing its stock to plummet by 14.9%.

As of 07:25 Greenwich Mean Time, the index of London-listed real estate developers fell by 3.2%, underperforming the market. In comparison, the FTSE 350 index rose by 0.1% and might reach its largest monthly decline since September of the previous year.

The trading environment, afflicted by high interest rates and persistent inflation, led to a sharp decrease in the number of homebuyers, prompting Crest Nicholson to lower its annual profit expectations.

According to industry surveys, sellers have reduced their price expectations for their properties due to rising mortgage costs, resulting in a significant drop in the asking prices for homes in the UK this month.

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