Housebuilder Bellway has said Brexit uncertainty has “inevitably” taken its toll on consumer confidence, but it still expects to see half-year revenues rise by more than 12%. Housebuilder Bellway has said Brexit uncertainty has “inevitably” taken its toll on consumer confidence, but it still expects to see half-year revenues rise by more than 12%. The board remains cautious given the uncertainty regarding the UK’s forthcoming exit from the EU and the extent to which this will affect wider customer confidence. “This is a robust performance given the ongoing discussions around our forthcoming exit from the EU, which has inevitably had some bearing on customer confidence in the wider economy,” said Bellway. “However, the board remains cautious given the uncertainty regarding the UK’s forthcoming exit from the EU and the extent to which this will affect wider customer confidence,” added the group.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2019 08:37 UTC