Crest Nicholson's dividend under threat as it warns on margins
A subdued housing market is hurting Crest Nicholson's ability to sell some of its pricier units
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Crest Nicholson PLC
LON:CRST
Crest Nicholson is a leading residential developer operating in the Southern half of England with an emphasis on creating well designed homes in sustainable communities. The Group has a wide product range, varying from homes for first time buyers through to large family homes, and includes a mixture of houses, apartments and supporting commercial premises as part of its larger developments. The Group, which has established a brand over 50 years also has a history of 39 years’ on the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market between 1968 and 2007. The Group re-listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2013.
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