Winkworth has said first-half sales remained resilient despite a more subdued trading environment in recent months, as it declared an interim dividend of 3.3p per share for the second quarter of 2026.
The franchised estate agency group said trading had become more uneven as political and economic uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. However, sales activity in the first six months of the year broadly matched the strong start seen in 2025.
The company also reported that its lettings business had continued to perform well and had not been significantly affected by the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May.
During the first half of 2026, Winkworth opened four new offices and closed one, continuing its strategy of strengthening its franchise network by recruiting experienced operators.
The board said it expects revenue and pre-tax profit for the year ending 31 December 2026 to be in line with current market expectations. Excluding the disposal of its controlling interest in the Crystal Palace office, underlying revenue is expected to be slightly ahead of last year.
