House builder Taylor Wimpey has maintained a healthy order book, amid some cost pressures in recent months.
In the year to 26 April 2026, the total value of the group order book stood at £2.22 billion (FY2025: £2.33 billion), representing 7,689 new properties confirmed for construction (FY2025: 8,153).
In a trading update, issued today (28 April), the Buckinghamshire-headquartered developer said customer interest was strong despite it experiencing “some underlying pricing pressure” more recently.
Higher house prices in the South continue to impact affordability, as the company rethinks its investments from apartment builds in Greater London.
Taylor Wimpey’s short-term landbank stood at 76,000 plots at the end of March (2025:78,000), atop a strategic land pipeline of 133,000 potential plots (2025:136,000).
The firm is also on track to open more sales outlets this year than in 2025.
Chief executive Jennie Daly said: “Sales in the year to date have been steady and our teams continue to work extremely hard to support customers through their homebuying journeys against ongoing affordability challenges and an increasingly uncertain macro backdrop.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality homes and driving our assets and continue to see good progress on planning and outlet openings whilst maintaining strict operational discipline.
“With highly experienced teams, a high-quality landbank and a healthy balance sheet, we remain focused on delivering growth over the medium term and value for all our stakeholders.”
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In March, Taylor Wimpey announced a share buyback of £52 million, to be completed by the end of June.
According to its 2025 annual report, year-end net cash fell by 39.3 per cent to £342.6 million, while pre-tax profits dropped by 54.3 per cent to £146.5 million.
As previously announced, Taylor Wimpey shareholders will receive final dividends of 2.95 pence per share (FY2024: 4.66 pence per share).
The company is “well-positioned” to generate ongoing value for bosses, amid a shifting macroeconomic backdrop.
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