Barratt Developments Share Discussion Threads

[taffee] 04/7/2018 09:23

Oh dear looks like bears have it!

BTW there is no shortage of property in the UK it's a massive
Speculative bubble fueled by economic lunacy

And it's bursting and it's gonna be bad

[wilkie_hk] 03/7/2018 13:17

I have a similar feeling to yourself Lammy. I think people are maxed out with Help to Buy and bank of mum and dad. Properties and plot sizes have been decreasing year on year so people are getting less for their money and therefore the reported house price increases probably mask a much higher effective rise. I know that we have had an unprecedented rise in population and there is a gross housing shortage, but there must be a limit where the housebuilders cannot push prices up any further and with the skills shortage it is difficult to significantly increase volumes. Looking at historical charts, if you get it wrong with housebuilder shares and are left holding the baby, then you can see your investment decrease to a fraction of it's original value over a year or so. BVS and PSN give their trading updates on Thursday and if they recognise a reduction in margins then it will be time to hit the reduce button on my housebuilder shares (PSN and CRST).

[lammylover] 02/7/2018 12:31

I've sold my remaining BDEV shares this morning. Wished I sold before when they were up around 600p (as I did with the bulk of my holding). Its been a good run, since 2013 for me, and this is a well run company delivering great results. But Brexit headwinds are too strong and housing market (apart from Help to Buy) is stalling. Perhaps start of next cyclical downturn? Sorry to sound gloomy, Rich

[action] 02/7/2018 12:00

I am in now for divi which is 35p . if it goes below 475p will average down.

[thamestrader] 02/7/2018 11:52

Tempting, isn't it.
Can't help thinking it'll be below 500 by the weekend, so will probably hold off until there is at least a hint of evidence that it might, just might, have stopped falling.

[action] 02/7/2018 10:59

LOW OF THE YEAR TO ENTER OR NOT TO ENTER THE DRAGON ?

[rwlly] 22/6/2018 13:27

Woodhawk So unless you are a member of the barratt appreciation society, you are not supposed to be on the thread.

[woodhawk] 22/6/2018 08:00

No dividends are guaranteed.

[taffee] 22/6/2018 06:14

Market telling you dividend is not guaranteed!

Never buy high dividend 'bargain'

It rarely works out

[woodhawk] 21/6/2018 20:01

rwlly,

Oh, it may not agree with me today or tomorrow. That's why I'm buying today (and probably tomorrow). When it does agree with me, I will be selling - I find I make a lot of money that way.

What are you doing here?

[spcecks] 21/6/2018 19:56

Will also add to my long term holding at these prices great buying opportunity and good dividend.

[rwlly] 21/6/2018 18:58

Woodhawk I do not think the market agrees with you.

[1squintyflinty] 21/6/2018 18:23

dIVI IS JUST OVER 8%

[woodhawk] 21/6/2018 18:00

I rwlly don't think you've got a clue.

[rwlly] 21/6/2018 17:38

Divi wont hold for long

[woodhawk] 21/6/2018 13:02

Dunno what the yield is now, but it's 10% more than it was a couple of weeks ago at this ridiculously low share price. I'm buying.

[18bells] 14/6/2018 08:05

Barratts building in the news relating to a fire on the 12th.

[top tips] 17/5/2018 12:39

Nice dividend payout if its maintained.

[action] 15/5/2018 15:47

Spoke too soon

[action] 15/5/2018 15:45

High of the day

[miss womble] 11/5/2018 09:29

Dr Smith Try the night clubs, it could be more profitable!!!

[nav_mike] 11/5/2018 06:12

One broker view isnt much in itself, but perhaps its one reason, the share price fizzled yesterday on apparently good figures?

1334 GMT - Barratt Developments is a riskier investment than its peers due to its higher sensitivity to weak pricing--a consequence of lower returns--as well as its less robust financial position, says Shore Capital. Despite this, Barratt is less over-bought than its large-cap peers, says Shore, and hence closer to its fair value of 520 pence. "We remain cautious and remain at sell although with less conviction than six months ago," says Shore, which sees better value in the mid-caps or material supply chains for investors who want exposure to the housing sector. Shares are down 2.3% to 555 pence. ([e-mail])

[dr_smith] 10/5/2018 20:06

Maybe...due to some folks tactics who invest short term pre results selling post results and then fluttering like a bee to next pollen.

That reminds me.. the Bees are on strike.
They want shorter flowers and more honey.

OK..I'll stick my day job. ;-)

[sundial1] 10/5/2018 19:24

You think it would go up with good news today Share price,With good news ended up a Flop compared to no news on majority on FTSE why ? Any suggestions

[dr_smith] 10/5/2018 16:34

TU was good as expected, though makes no mention of "Beast from the East" that seemingly had a negative effect for nation according to ONS.

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BBC news:
As recently as February economists were expecting the Bank to raise interest rates in May, but that view changed after figures released last month showed the economy grew just 0.1% in the first three months of the year.

The slowdown was caused by the so-called Beast from the East – severe weather which shut down construction sites, kept shoppers at home and caused transport chaos.
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Also, interest rates still on hold.
Even if anticipated, the official confirmation normally has a small positive effect to property sector, so surprised to see most down a tad this afternoon.