Barratt Developments plc announced sales results for the six month ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported total forward sales of £2,383.8 million against £2,336.6 million a year ago, equating to 10,921 plots against 10,520 plots a year ago. Private forward sales were up 0.4% at a value of £1,457.8 million compared to £1,451.8 million, equating to
4,209 plots compared to 4,037 plots a year ago.

For 2018, The Group continues to focus on driving operational improvements throughout the business, with a particular focus on margin improvement over the medium term. Given good demand and healthy forward order book continue to expect to deliver modest growth in wholly owned completions in fiscal year 2018.