RNS Number:1787H
Taylor Woodrow PLC
03 August 2006


                               TAYLOR WOODROW plc

                           INTERIM RESULTS STATEMENT

                      (for the six months to 30 June 2006)


Taylor Woodrow plc, the international housing development company, today
announces Interim Results for the six months to 30th June 2006.

Headlines

   * Group revenues #1.49 billion (2005: #1.45 billion)
   * Housing profit from operations* #189.9 million (2005: #195.4 million)
   * Housing operating margin* 15.4% (2005: 16.8%)
   * Profit before tax #160.8 million (2005: #170.4 million)
   * Basic earnings per share 19.5 pence (2005: 20.8 pence)
   * Interim dividend 5.0 pence per share (2005 interim: 4.5 pence)
   * Net gearing 40.1% (2005: 44.1%)
   * Housing landbank 76,772 plots (Dec 2005: 75,160 plots)
   * Housing order book #1.62 billion (2005: #1.59 billion)

* Throughout this announcement, profit from operations and operating margins are
before joint ventures' interest and tax (see note 3). The Group's share of joint
venture revenue is used in the margin calculation (see note 3).

Iain Napier, Chief Executive of Taylor Woodrow, said today:

"We have once again demonstrated the benefits of our portfolio strategy, with a
record first half profit from North America contributing 50 per cent of the
Group's profit from operations. Our UK business has grown both its unit
completions and order book in the first half, despite operating off fewer sites
than in the equivalent period last year.

We continue to anticipate modest growth in home completions in the UK for the
full year due to a steady market and a small increase in the number of sites.
Although some of our North American markets are softening, we continue to expect
good growth in both home completions and profits in North America for the full
year."

                                     -ends-

A presentation to analysts will be made at 10:00 hrs. This presentation will be
broadcast live on www.taylorwoodrow.com.


Notes to editors:

Taylor Woodrow is a housing development group. Its primary business is the
development of sustainable communities of high quality homes across the UK and
in selected markets in North America and Spain. The company is listed on the
London Stock Exchange and in the year ending 31 December 2005 turnover increased
by 5 per cent to #3.5 billion.

For further information please visit the company's website -
www.taylorwoodrow.com


For further information please contact:

Taylor Woodrow Investor Relations
Jonathan Drake                         0121 600 8394 / 07816 517 039


Taylor Woodrow Media Enquiries
Ian Morris                             0121 600 8520 / 07816 518 767


Bell Pottinger
Ben Woodford / Dan de Belder           020 7861 3232



Chairman and Chief Executive's Review


Overall

Taylor Woodrow operates a portfolio of three housing businesses, each in regions
where underlying economic and demographic factors support long-term demand for
new housing.

In the UK, the chronic undersupply of new housing continues. The Department for
Communities and Local Government estimates demand for an annual average of
209,000 new household formations per annum in England alone between 2003 and
2026, heavily outweighing the 155,000 new homes completed in England in the year
to April 2005 according to data from the Office of National Statistics.
Continuing net inward migration from the EU will increase the imbalance between
demand and supply.

We have businesses in four States of the USA (Arizona, California, Florida and
Texas) as well as in Ontario, Canada. All of these markets continue to benefit
from both job and population growth, with Arizona, California and Florida also
popular destinations for retirees.

We also operate in Spain and Gibraltar, primarily building homes in popular
holiday destinations that are well served by low-cost airlines from Northern
Europe.


Results

Total revenue for the six months to 30th June 2006 was up 3 per cent to #1.49bn
(2005: #1.45bn). Profit before tax at #160.8m was 6 per cent lower than the
equivalent period last year. The effective tax rate was 30.3 per cent, which is
in line with the 2005 full year.

Total equity before minority interests stood at #1,979.6m at 30th June 2006
(2005: #1,789.9m). Net debt was #793.7m (2005: #789.5m) resulting in net gearing
of 40.1 per cent (2005: 44.1 per cent).

Basic earnings per share were 19.5 pence (2005: 20.8 pence). Equity per share
increased by 9 per cent to 345.4 pence.


Group Housing Overview

                                                H1 '06     H1 '05     FY '05

Revenue, including joint ventures     #m        1,232.5    1,163.9    2,864.9
Profit from Operations *              #m        189.9      195.4      456.0
Operating Margin *                    %         15.4%      16.8%      15.9%
Home completions                                5,052      5,065      12,516


Group housing delivered a solid performance in the first half, with record
profits from our North American business helping to offset lower margins and a
reduced contribution from land sales in the UK.

Housing profit from operations was #189.9m (2005: #195.4m) with 57 per cent of
these profits coming from our overseas operations.

The overall order book has grown by 2 per cent to #1.62bn (2005: #1.59bn). The
owned and controlled landbank with planning has also increased by 2 per cent to
76,772 plots (December 2005: 75,160 plots). With both of these metrics at record
levels, we are well-placed to deliver growth in the future as market conditions
allow.

* Throughout the Chairman and Chief Executive's review, the profit from
operations and operating margins are before joint ventures' interest and tax
(see Note 3); joint venture revenue is used in the margin calculation (see Note
3).


UK Housing
        
                                                H1 '06     H1 '05     FY '05

Revenue, including joint ventures     #m        742.2      681.2      1,647.4
Profit from Operations *              #m        82.0       108.1      233.4
Operating Margin *                    %         11.0%      15.9%      14.2%
Home completions                                3,369      3,194      8,178
UK Homes margin                       %         11.5%      14.1%      12.7%


Our UK housing business achieved an increase of 5 per cent in home completions,
despite operating off fewer sites than in the equivalent period last year. We
ended the half-year with an order book of #649m, an increase of 8 per cent over
the same point last year.

Average selling prices were slightly lower at #193k (2005: #195k), reflecting an
increase in the proportion of social housing completions from 9 per cent to 14
per cent. Average selling prices per square foot increased by 3 per cent over
the same period.

As expected, the UK homes margin was lower than the equivalent period last year,
but broadly in line with that achieved in the second half of 2005. Whilst we
have sold a similar amount of land to the first half of 2005, there has been an
increased proportion of plots from more recently acquired larger sites, which
inevitably attract a lower margin. Land sales remain profitable, although at a
margin lower than the sale of homes. In addition, the first half of 2005
included the #7.1 million benefit of the one-off sale of the Quartermile project
in Edinburgh.

We continue to focus on operational efficiencies in our UK housing business.
Having grown through two major acquisitions in the last six years, we have
inherited a variety of planning consents based on a very wide range of
housetypes. We have worked hard to rationalise this range and expect to see the
benefits in terms of build cost improvements coming through in future years as
we start to build on land with more recent consents.

We have increased our landbank by 10 per cent to 38,498 plots (December 2005:
34,985 plots). Our strategy of taking options on land and working with the
vendor to promote the sites through the planning process has delivered further
success over the last six months. 44 per cent of our landbank has been acquired
from these strategic sources (2005: 40 per cent). Benefits from this will be
realised in future years.

As previously announced, the performance of our residual commercial property
portfolio is no longer being separately reported and has been incorporated into
the UK Housing results.


North America Housing

                                                H1 '06     H1 '05     FY '05

Revenue, including joint ventures     #m        446.7      445.3      1,141.8
Profit from Operations *              #m        96.0       74.4       199.6
Operating Margin *                    %         21.5%      16.7%      17.5%
Home completions                                1,512      1,668      3,932

Our North American business has delivered another set of excellent results, with
a record first half profit of #96.0m, up 29 per cent on the first half last
year. Whilst we sold fewer homes in the first half of 2006, our land development
business achieved strong growth in lot completions as planned. Our average
selling price for homes was US$440k (2005: US$399k).

We have achieved an exceptional level of operating margin in the first half. Our
order book enabled us to capitalise on the strong market conditions for both
homes and lots in the second half of 2005. Our order book at 30th June 2006
stood at US$1.63bn, down 1 per cent. (2005: US$1.64bn). Excluding the impact of
our Florida high-rise condominium developments, where we have fewer active
projects this year, the order book was up 16 per cent compared to June 2005.

Once again, we have achieved an outstanding result in Arizona, completing 535
homes (2005: 509) at an average selling price of US$281k (2005: US$206k). Lot
completions in the region also grew strongly, as the State continues to offer a
more affordable alternative to California.

Completions in California were 230 homes (2005: 307) at an average selling price
of US$841k (2005: US$797k), whilst in Florida we completed 237 homes (2005: 297)
at an average price of US$668k (2005: US$535k). Completions in both of these
States were lower than last year's levels, as a result of delays in receiving
planning permissions and habitation certificates respectively.

Whilst we are currently experiencing softer markets in Arizona, California and
Florida, the market in Texas is performing well after a number of years of flat
performance. We completed 128 homes (2005: 59) at an average selling price of
US$426k (2005: US$408k) at our communities in Austin and Houston.

In Canada, we sold 382 homes (2005: 496) in what remains a solid market, along
with an increased number of lots. The average home selling price was Can$320k
(2005: C$333k).


Spain & Gibraltar Housing

                                                H1 '06     H1 '05     FY '05
Revenue                               #m        43.6       37.4       75.7
Profit from Operations                #m        11.9       12.9       23.0
Operating Margin                      %         27.3%      34.5%      30.4%
Home completions                                171        203        406

Spain and Gibraltar remain attractive destinations for UK purchasers and our
well-respected British brand, combined with our experience of over 40 years in
these markets provides us with a competitive advantage.

We sold 171 homes in the first half of 2006, at an increased average selling
price of #190k (2005: #163k) as a result of changes in the geographical mix.
Operating margins remain strong, albeit below the exceptional levels achieved in
recent years. During the first half, we have taken the opportunity to rebalance
the land portfolio by selling on some of our holding in the Malaga area.

Our landbank of 2,238 plots remains at a similar level to that reported in
December 2005 and the order book of #92m is 6 per cent above the #86m at the end
of June 2005.


Construction

Construction has had a successful first half, with financial close being
achieved for the St. Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust PFI scheme and the
selection as preferred bidder for the Building Schools for the Future programme
in Sheffield. The profit from operations was #5.2m (2005: #7.5m) and the
external order book was increased by 40 per cent to #1.09bn (2005: #777m).


Outlook

Our geographic portfolio of businesses continues to provide us with alternative
investment and growth options.

We continue to anticipate modest growth in home completions in the UK for the
full year due to a steady market and a small increase in the number of sites. In
the longer term, the UK market remains attractive on fundamentals and we have
the landbank in place to deliver future growth as market conditions allow.

In North America, although some of our markets are softening, our order book
provides us with good visibility of performance in the second half. We continue
to expect good growth in both home completions and profits for the full year.
However, we have seen a reduction in reservations per site per week together
with an increase in cancellations and therefore the autumn selling season will
be critical in determining the level of our year-end order book.

Spain and Construction remain on course to deliver stable performance in 2006.

Overall we anticipate full year results to be in line with expectations.


Dividends

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.0 pence per share (2005 interim:
4.5 pence per share), an increase of 11 per cent. This dividend will be paid on
1 November 2006 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 29
September 2006.

The company offers shareholders the opportunity to use their dividends to
purchase shares on the market under the terms of the Dividend Re-Investment
Plan. Further details are available on the Company's website,
www.taylorwoodrow.com, and will be included in the 2006 interim report and
accounts, which will be posted to ordinary shareholders (other than those who
have elected for electronic communications) on 29th August 2006. Copies of the
2006 interim report will also be available from that date on the Company's
website and from the registered office at 2 Princes Way, Solihull, West
Midlands, B91 3ES.


Pensions

Having commenced discussions earlier this year on the shape of future funding
with the Trustees of our main defined benefit pension scheme in the UK, the
Taylor Woodrow Group Pension and Life Assurance Fund, we have now reached an
agreement in principle on the basis of future funding.

The Company proposes to increase its past service deficit funding payments from
#4.8m per annum to #20m per annum for a period of 10 years. This increase
relates to cashflow, and profit from operations will not be affected.

The intention is to close the Fund to future accrual for existing members. These
members will be offered contributions on a defined contribution basis into the
Taylor Woodrow Personal Choice Plan. This arrangement has been the pension
vehicle for all new employees since 2002. Future funding levels will remain
equivalent with the existing arrangements.

The Company has started consultation on these changes with employees through its
established Employee Consultation Committee process. The Company is working
towards an implementation date for the changes of 1st December 2006.


Other

This report was approved by the Board of Directors on 2nd August 2006.

The company wishes to encourage shareholders to receive certain company
communications, including the annual report and accounts and interim reports,
electronically via its website. For further information, and to register for
electronic communications, please go to www.taylorwoodrow.com.



INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO TAYLOR WOODROW PLC

Introduction

We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information for
the six months ended 30 June 2006 which comprise the income statement, the
statement of recognised income and expense, the balance sheet, the cash flow
statement, related notes 1 to 8 and the reconciliation of movements in
consolidated equity. We have read the other information contained in the interim
report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material
inconsistencies with the financial information.

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with Bulletin 1999/4
issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we
might state to the company those matters we are required to state to them in an
independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we
have formed.


Directors' responsibilities

The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is
the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors
are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Listing
Rules of the Financial Services Authority which require that the accounting
policies and presentation applied to the interim figures are consistent with
those applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where any
changes, and the reasons for them, are disclosed.


Review work performed

We conducted our review in accordance with the guidance contained in Bulletin
1999/4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A
review consists principally of making enquiries of group management and applying
analytical procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data
and, based thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation
have been consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes
audit procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets,
liabilities and transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit
performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and
Ireland) and therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit.
Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the financial information.


Review conclusion

On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months
ended 30 June 2006.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
2nd August 2006



Consolidated income statement for the six months to 30 June 2006

                                                                                           Year to 31
                                                                   Six months to 30 June     December
                                                                       2006         2005         2005
                                                   Note                  #m           #m           #m

Continuing operations
Revenue: Group and share of joint ventures         3               1,494.4       1,449.3      3,556.4
         Less share of joint ventures                                (43.0)        (28.1)       (79.5)
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Consolidated revenue                               3               1,451.4       1,421.2      3,476.9
Cost of sales                                                     (1,175.1)     (1,150.5)    (2,831.7)
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Gross profit                                                         276.3         270.7        645.2
Profit on disposal of properties and investments                       5.5          10.1         10.2
Administrative expenses                                              (97.8)        (86.0)      (195.4)
Share of results of joint ventures                                     9.1           5.9         15.0
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Profit from operations                             3                 193.1         200.7        475.0

Interest receivable                                                    3.6           3.9          8.3
Finance costs                                                        (35.9)        (34.2)       (72.3)
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Profit before tax                                                    160.8         170.4        411.0

Tax                                                4                 (48.8)        (52.8)      (124.5)
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Profit for the period                                                112.0         117.6        286.5
                                                                  =========     =========    =========
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent                                         111.5         117.1        285.7
Minority interest                                                      0.5           0.5          0.8
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
                                                                     112.0         117.6        286.5
                                                                  =========     =========    =========
Earnings per share
From continuing operations
Basic                                              6                  19.5p         20.8p        50.6p
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
Diluted                                            6                  19.2p         20.6p        49.8p
                                                                  ---------     ---------    ---------
 


Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense for the six months to 
30 June 2006
                                                                                           Year to 31 
                                                                   Six months to 30 June     December  
                                                                       2006         2005         2005
                                                                         #m           #m           #m
  
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign operations         (23.9)         4.1         36.4
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit pension schemes            16.3            -        (73.3)
Tax on actuarial gains/losses taken directly to equity                 (4.9)           -         22.0
                                                                      ------       ------      -------
Net income recognised directly in equity                              (12.5)         4.1        (14.9)
Profit for the period                                                 112.0        117.6        286.5
                                                                      ------       ------      -------
Total recognised income and expense for the period                     99.5        121.7        271.6
                                                                      ------       ------      -------



Reconciliation of movements in consolidated equity for the six months to 
30 June 2006

                                                                                           Year to 31
                                                                   Six months to 30 June     December
                                                                       2006         2005         2005
                                                                         #m           #m           #m
                                                   Note                  
                                                                    
Total recognised income for the period                                 99.5        121.7        271.6
Dividends on equity shares                         5                  (51.0)       (45.5)       (71.3)
New share capital subscribed                                            3.1          3.4          9.8
Purchase of own shares                                                 (0.5)           -            -
Proceeds from sale of own shares                                        3.1          4.1          7.3
Share-based payments                                                    3.5          2.4          5.9
(Decrease)/increase in share-based payment 
tax reserve                                                            (2.7)         1.5          1.2
Credit to equity relating to disposal of own shares                       -            -          1.3
Loss on disposal of own shares                                         (3.2)           -            -
Increase in other reserve                                              (0.1)           -          0.6
Decrease in minority interests                                         (0.5)        (0.4)        (0.9)
                                                                    --------     --------     --------
Net increase in equity                                                 51.2         87.2        225.5
Opening equity                                                      1,929.3      1,703.8      1,703.8
                                                                    --------     --------     --------
Closing equity                                                      1,980.5      1,791.0      1,929.3
                                                                    ========     ========     ========



Consolidated balance sheet at 30 June 2006

                                                                                                   31  
                                                                    30 June      30 June     December
                                                                       2006         2005         2005     
                                                                         #m           #m           #m
Non-current assets
Goodwill                                                              363.4        363.5        363.9
Property and plant                                                     24.7         24.0         24.4
Interests in joint ventures                                            53.6         91.8         92.1
Trade and other receivables                                            65.1         37.0         37.2
Deferred tax assets                                                    79.3         71.7        101.2
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                                      586.1        588.0        618.8
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Current assets
Inventories                                                         3,147.0      2,756.7      2,699.6
Trade and other receivables                                           314.2        336.0        281.9
Cash and cash equivalents                                              84.7         97.1        197.3
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                                    3,545.9      3,189.8      3,178.8
                                                                    --------    ---------    ---------
Total assets                                                        4,132.0      3,777.8      3,797.6
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables                                             (870.0)      (754.4)      (822.1)
Tax liabilities                                                       (37.9)       (40.2)       (61.6)
Debenture loans                                                        (4.1)       (15.1)        (6.5)
Bank overdrafts and loans                                             (49.5)       (23.2)        (9.0)
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                                     (961.5)      (832.9)      (899.2)
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Net current assets                                                  2,584.4      2,356.9      2,279.6
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables                                             (123.3)      (123.4)       (76.2)
Debenture loans                                                      (621.5)      (633.1)      (638.0)
Bank loans                                                           (203.3)      (215.2)        (0.7)
Retirement benefit obligation                                        (206.9)      (145.4)      (222.5)
Deferred tax liabilities                                               (0.9)        (4.2)        (0.9)
Long-term provisions                                                  (34.1)       (32.6)       (30.8)
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                                   (1,190.0)    (1,153.9)      (969.1)
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Total liabilities                                                  (2,151.5)    (1,986.8)    (1,868.3)
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Net assets                                                          1,980.5      1,791.0      1,929.3
                                                                   =========    =========    =========
Equity
Share capital                                                         148.5        147.1        148.0
Share premium account                                                 759.0        750.8        756.2
Revaluation reserve                                                     0.5          0.7          0.5
Own shares                                                            (51.4)       (51.3)       (53.9)
Share-based payment tax reserve                                         1.3          4.3          4.0
Capital redemption reserve                                             31.5         31.5         31.5
Other reserve                                                           5.3          4.9          5.4
Translation reserve                                                     6.0         (2.5)        29.9
Retained earnings                                                   1,078.9        904.4      1,006.8
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent                 1,979.6      1,789.9      1,928.4
Minority interests                                                      0.9          1.1          0.9
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
Total equity                                                        1,980.5      1,791.0      1,929.3
                                                                   =========    =========    =========


Consolidated cash flow statement for the six months to 30 June 2006

                                                                                              Year to
                                                                                                   31
                                                                   Six months to 30 June     December
                                                                       2006         2005         2005
                                                 Note                    #m           #m           #m      
                                                                    
Net cash from operating activities               7                   (408.6)      (256.2)       130.2

Investing activities

Interest received                                                       4.5          3.9          8.3
Dividends received from joint ventures                                 15.6          1.7          3.0
Proceeds on disposal of properties, plant and       
investments                                                            43.8          4.3         13.9
Purchases of properties, plant and                      
investments                                                            (3.2)        (2.8)        (6.3)
Amounts invested in joint ventures                                     (5.5)       (18.2)       (22.8)
Amounts repaid by joint ventures                                        3.4         21.4         27.2
                                                                      ------       ------       ------
Net cash from investing activities                                     58.6         10.3         23.3
                                                                      ------       ------       ------
Financing activities
Equity dividends paid                                                     -            -        (71.3)
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to minority              
shareholders                                                           (0.5)        (0.4)        (0.9)
Issue of ordinary share capital by Taylor                  
Woodrow plc                                                             3.1          3.4          9.8
Proceeds from sale of own shares                                        3.1          4.1          7.3
Purchase of own shares                                                 (2.0)           -            -
New debenture loans raised                                                -            -          1.8
New bank loans raised                                                 315.0        280.0        410.2
Repayment of debenture loans                                           (2.6)        (1.3)       (18.5)
Repayment of bank loans                                               (91.0)       (65.1)      (416.2)
Increase/(decrease) in bank overdrafts                                 19.1          6.5         (2.3)
                                                                     -------      -------      -------
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities                          244.2        227.2        (80.1)
                                                                     -------      -------      -------
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash             
equivalents                                                          (105.8)       (18.7)        73.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                        197.3        114.9        114.9
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes                                (6.8)         0.9          9.0
                                                                     -------      -------      -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                             84.7         97.1        197.3
                                                                     =======      =======      =======


Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006


1. General information

   The interim report has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and
   measurement criteria of IFRS and the disclosure requirements of the Listing
   Rules.

   The information for the year ended 31 December 2005 does not constitute
   statutory accounts as defined in section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. A 
   copy of the statutory accounts for that year prepared under IFRS has been 
   delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report on those 
   accounts was unqualified and did not contain statements under section 237 (2) 
   or (3) of the Companies Act 1985.

2. Accounting policies

   The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the
   preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31
   December 2005.

   Trade debtors that fall due after more than one year were previously 
   presented in current assets on the basis that they were not considered 
   material in the context of the balance sheet. These have now been presented 
   within non-current assets. The consolidated balance sheets as at 30 June 2005
   and 31 December 2005 have been represented accordingly.



Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006


3. Business segments

  The following is an analysis of the revenue, results and capital employed,
  analysed by business segment, the Group's primary basis of segmentation.
  
                        Housing        Housing        Housing     
                         United          North      Spain and        Housing
                        Kingdom        America      Gibraltar          Total        Construction        Consolidated
  Six months to            2006           2006           2006           2006                2006                2006   
  30 June 2006               #m             #m             #m             #m                  #m                  #m 
  Revenue:
  External sales          713.3          432.6           43.6        1,189.5               261.9             1,451.4
  Inter-segment sales         -              -              -              -                34.7                34.7
  Eliminations                -              -              -              -               (34.7)              (34.7)
                         ------          -----           ----        -------               ------            --------
  Total revenue           713.3          432.6           43.6        1,189.5               261.9             1,451.4
  Share of joint 
  ventures' revenue        28.9           14.1              -           43.0                   -                43.0
                         ------          -----           ----        -------               ------            --------
  Group and share of               
  joint ventures          742.2          446.7           43.6        1,232.5               261.9             1,494.4
                         ------          -----           ----        -------               ------            --------

Inter-segment construction revenue relates to construction contracts conducted
on an arms-length basis.

  Result:
  Profit before     
  joint ventures           77.3           89.7           11.9          178.9                 5.1               184.0
  Share of joint    
  ventures' profit          4.7            6.3              -           11.0                 0.1                11.1
                         -------          -----          ----          ------              ------              ------
  Profit*                  82.0           96.0           11.9          189.9                 5.2               195.1
  Share of joint          
  ventures' interest
  and tax                  (1.7)          (0.3)             -           (2.0)                  -                (2.0)
                         -------          -----          ----          ------              ------              ------
  Profit from      
  operations               80.3           95.7           11.9          187.9                 5.2               193.1
  Interest receivable                                                                                            3.6
  Finance costs                                                                                                (35.9)
                                                                                                               ------
  Profit before tax                                                                                            160.8
  Tax                                                                                                          (48.8)
                                                                                                               ------
  Profit for the                                                
  period                                                                                                       112.0
                                                                                                               ------

  Capital employed**    1,728.2          727.3           69.8        2,525.3              (114.5)            2,410.8
                        --------         -----           -----       --------             -------
  Goodwill                                                                                                     363.4
  Net debt                                                                                                    (793.7)
                                                                                                             --------
  Net assets                                                                                                 1,980.5
                                                                                                             ========


  *Profit is profit from operations before joint ventures' interest and tax.

  **The Group is unable to allocate the defined benefit pension scheme assets 
  and liabilities on an actuarial basis by entity. However, for the purposes of 
  the segmental analysis above the Group has allocated the deficit on the basis 
  of contributing members. This allocation is performed solely for the purposes 
  of providing more a meaningful segmental analysis and is not an appropriate
  apportionment in accordance with IAS 19.


Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006 


3. Business and geographical segments continued

                        Housing      Housing        Housing     
                         United        North      Spain and      Housing        
                        Kingdom      America      Gibraltar        Total     Property     Construction     Consolidated
  Six months to            2005         2005           2005         2005         2005             2005             2005
  30 June 2005               #m           #m             #m           #m           #m               #m               #m
  
  Revenue:
  External sales          672.6        426.1           37.4      1,136.1         52.5            232.6          1,421.2
  Inter-segment   
  sales                       -            -              -            -            -             44.5             44.5
  Eliminations                -            -              -            -            -            (44.5)           (44.5)
                          -----        -----           ----      -------        -----            ------         --------
  Total revenue           672.6        426.1           37.4      1,136.1         52.5            232.6          1,421.2
  Share of joint        
  ventures' revenue         8.6         19.2              -         27.8            -              0.3             28.1
                          -----        -----           ----      -------        -----            ------         --------
  Group and share            
  of joint ventures       681.2        445.3           37.4      1,163.9         52.5            232.9          1,449.3
                          -----        -----           ----      -------        -----            ------         --------
  Result:
  Profit before     
  joint ventures          106.5         68.4           12.9        187.8            -              7.0            194.8
  Share of joint    
  ventures' profit          1.6          6.0              -          7.6            -              0.5              8.1
                         ------        -----           ----      -------        -----            ------         --------
  Profit*                 108.1         74.4           12.9        195.4            -              7.5            202.9
  Share of joint    
  ventures' interest
  and tax                  (2.2)           -              -         (2.2)           -                -             (2.2)
                         -------       ------          ----      --------       -----            ------         --------
  Profit from       
  operations              105.9         74.4           12.9        193.2            -              7.5            200.7
  Interest receivable                                                                                               3.9
  Finance costs                                                                                                   (34.2)
                                                                                                                --------
  Profit before tax                                                                                               170.4
  Tax                                                                                                             (52.8)
                                                                                                                --------
  Profit for the                                                         
  period                                                                                                          117.6
                                                                                                                --------
  Capital employed**    1,653.6        477.8           48.7      2,180.1        118.9            (82.0)         2,217.0
                        --------       -----           ----      --------       -----            ------                 
  Goodwill                                                                                                        363.5
  Net debt                                                                                                       (789.5)
                                                                                                                --------
  Net assets                                                                                                    1,791.0
                                                                                                                ========


Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006


3. Business and geographical segments continued

                        Housing      Housing        Housing     
                         United        North      Spain and      Housing        
                        Kingdom      America      Gibraltar        Total     Property     Construction     Consolidated
  Six months to            2005         2005           2005         2005         2005             2005             2005
  30 June 2005               #m           #m             #m           #m           #m               #m               #m
  Revenue:
  External sales        1,607.9      1,102.1           75.7      2,785.7        192.0            499.2          3,476.9
  Inter-segment   
  sales                     4.8            -              -          4.8            -             71.1             75.9
  Eliminations             (4.8)           -              -         (4.8)           -            (71.1)           (75.9)
                        --------    --------           ----      --------       -----            ------         --------
  Total revenue         1,607.9      1,102.1           75.7      2,785.7        192.0            499.2          3,476.9
  Share of joint  
  ventures' revenue        39.5         39.7              -         79.2            -              0.3             79.5
                        --------    --------           ----      --------       -----            ------         --------
  Group and share        
  of joint ventures     1,647.4      1,141.8           75.7      2,864.9        192.0            499.5          3,556.4
                        --------    --------           ----      --------       -----            ------         --------
  Result:
  Profit before     
  joint ventures          227.4        185.6           23.0        436.0         15.7              8.3            460.0
  Share of joint    
  ventures' profit          6.0         14.0              -         20.0            -              0.5             20.5
                        -------      -------           ----      -------        -----            -----          --------
  Profit*                 233.4        199.6           23.0        456.0         15.7              8.8            480.5
  Share of joint    
  ventures'
  interest and tax         (5.4)        (0.1)             -         (5.5)           -                -             (5.5)
                        --------     --------          ----      --------       -----            -----          --------
  Profit from      
  operations              228.0        199.5           23.0        450.5         15.7              8.8            475.0
  Interest receivable                                                                                               8.3
  Finance costs                                                                                                   (72.3)
                                                                                                                --------
  Profit before tax                                                                                               411.0
  Tax                                                                                                            (124.5)
                                                                                                                --------
  Profit for the year                                                                                             286.5
                                                                                                                --------
  
  Capital employed**    1,585.1        495.6           57.5      2,138.2          7.8           (123.7)         2,022.3
                        --------     --------          ----      --------       -----           -------
  Goodwill                                                                                                        363.9
  Net debt                                                                                                       (456.9)
                                                                                                                --------
  Net assets                                                                                                    1,929.3
                                                                                                                ========



Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006


4. Taxation
                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                       #m           #m               #m
                                                  
  Current taxation
  UK corporation tax                                                                 17.5         15.9             39.1
  Foreign taxation                                                                   18.3         38.4             96.5

  Deferred taxation
  UK                                                                                  0.3          6.0             10.2
  Overseas                                                                           12.7         (7.5)           (21.3)
                                                                                     ----         -----           ------
                                                                                     48.8         52.8            124.5
                                                                                     ====         =====           ======

Corporation tax for the interim period is charged at 30.3% (six months to 
30 June 2005: 31.0%), representing the best estimate of the weighted average 
annual corporation tax rate expected for the full financial year.


5. Dividends                                                 
                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                       #m           #m               #m

  Final dividend for the year to 31 December 2005 of 
  8.9p (2004: 8.1p) per share                                                        51.0         45.5             45.5
  Interim dividend for the year to 31 December 2005 of 
  4.5p per share                                                                        -            -             25.8 
                                                                                     ----         ----             ----
                                                                                     51.0         45.5             71.3
                                                                                     ====         ====             ====

                                                                                 Six months to 30 June
                                                                                      2006        2005
                                                                                        #m          #m
                                                 

  Proposed interim dividend for the year to 31 December 2006                          
  of 5.0p (2005: 4.5p) per share                                                      29.7        25.8 
                                                                                      ====        ====
                                                  

The proposed interim dividend was approved by the Board on 2 August 2006 and has
not been included as a liability as at 30 June 2006.



Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006 


6. Earnings per share

                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
   Earnings per share 
                          
   Basic                                                                             19.5p        20.8p            50.6p
   Diluted                                                                           19.2p        20.6p            49.8p
                                                                                     -----        -----            -----

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the
following data:
                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
   Earnings                                                                            #m           #m              #m
   Earnings for basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share             111.5        117.1           285.7
                                                                                    -----        -----           -----

                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                        m            m                m
  Weighted average number of shares                  
                                                
  For basic earnings per share                                                      572.4        562.9            564.6
  Weighted average of dilutive options                                                7.7          3.0              7.8
  Weighted average of dilutive awards under bonus plans                               0.6          1.2              1.1
                                                                                    -----        -----            -----
  For diluted earnings per share                                                    580.7        567.1            573.5
                                                                                    =====        =====            =====


Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006


7. Note to the consolidated cash flow statement

                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                       #m           #m               #m
                                                    
  Profit from operations                                                            193.1        200.7            475.0
  Adjustments for:
     Depreciation of plant                                                            3.0          2.9              5.8
     Share-based payment charge                                                       3.5            -              5.9
     Gain on disposal of property, plant and investments                             (5.5)       (10.1)           (10.2)
     Share of joint ventures' operating profit                                       (9.1)        (5.9)           (15.0)
     Increase/(decrease) in provisions                                                3.1          2.3             (0.4)
                                                                                   ------       ------           -------
  Operating cash flows before movement in working capital                           188.1        189.9            461.1
     Increase in inventories                                                       (489.7)      (314.4)          (204.9)
     (Increase)/decrease in receivables                                             (70.6)       (63.9)            (9.1)
     Increase/(decrease) in payables                                                 63.2         54.6            112.6
                                                                                   -------      ------           -------
  Cash (used in)/generated by operations                                           (309.0)      (133.8)           359.7
  Income taxes paid                                                                 (54.1)       (82.3)          (153.7)
  Interest paid                                                                     (45.5)       (40.1)           (75.8)
                                                                                   -------      -------          -------
  Net cash (used in)/from operating activities                                     (408.6)      (256.2)           130.2
                                                                                   -------      -------          -------


                                                                                                             Year to 31
                                                                                 Six months to 30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                       #m           #m               #m
  Net Debt                                                         
                
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                         84.7         97.1            197.3
  Debenture loans                                                                  625.6)      (648.2)          (644.5)
  Bank overdrafts and bank loans                                                  (252.8)      (238.4)            (9.7)
                                                                                  -------      -------          -------
                                                                                  (793.7)      (789.5)          (456.9)
                                                                                  =======      =======          =======

Cash and cash equivalents (which are presented as a single class of asset on the
face of the balance sheet) comprise cash at bank and other short-term highly
liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less.


Notes to the consolidated financial statements for six months to 30 June 2006

8. Related party transactions

   Transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related
   parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this
   note. Transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are as follows:

   The Group purchased land from joint ventures for #8.9m during the six months 
   to 30 June 2006 (six months to 30 June 2005: #2.8m; year to 31 December 2005:
   #7.3m).

   Balances with joint ventures were as follows:

                                                                                                                     31
                                                                                  30 June      30 June         December
                                                                                     2006         2005             2005
                                                                                       #m           #m               #m

   Amounts owed by joint ventures                                                    45.6         89.6             93.6
                                                                                     ====         ====             ====








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