Construction not being helped by EU talks, says Henry Boot

By Hamish Champ2018-08-24T13:25:00

Uncertainty delaying starts on site, adds builder and developer

Uncertainty sourrounding the outcome of Brexit talks is resulting in more caution and due diligence being exercised by clients before projects get underway, according to property developer and house builder Henry Boot.

Announcing a 16% rise in first half profit, the Sheffield-based firm said that current negotiations to leave the EU “do not create a certain economic environment and while there is no evidence that we are seeing investment decisions deferred, we are seeing a little more caution and higher levels of due diligence before projects progress”.

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