Taylor Wimpey has announced that its spring selling season progressed as expected, despite macroeconomic volatility and affordability challenges, particularly in southern England.
The housebuilder reported a net private sales rate of 0.77 per outlet per week for the year to 27 April 2025, slightly up from 0.74 in 2024.
The firm’s total order book value stood at £2,335 million, representing 8,153 homes—an increase from £2,093 million and 7,742 homes last year.
Taylor Wimpey maintains its high-quality landbank of approximately 78,000 plots alongside a strategic land pipeline of about 136,000 potential plots.
The company reiterated its full-year UK completions guidance of 10,400 to 10,800 homes and expects group operating profit to align with previous forecasts.
A final ordinary dividend of 4.66 pence per share is scheduled for payment on 9 May, subject to shareholder approval. This would equate to a return of 3.9% for the final Taylor Wimpey dividend alone, should the TW share price remain at 119p.
“The Spring selling season has progressed in line with expectations, with good levels of customer demand reflected in our sales rate,” said Jennie Daly, Chief Executive.
As a result, we are today reiterating our guidance for full year UK completions excluding JVs and Group operating profit1*. Notwithstanding the wider macroeconomic backdrop, affordability is improving with lenders remaining committed to the housing market, albeit first time buyers continue to experience some challenges.
The Taylor Wimpey CEO continued to explain how the UK property market’s underlying demand dynamic will support growth for the group into the future.
“Looking ahead, we operate in an attractive market with significant underlying demand for new homes. With our strong, high-quality landbank, healthy balance sheet and highly experienced teams, Taylor Wimpey is set to deliver sustained growth and value for all our stakeholders.”