(Alliance News) - Land Securities Group PLC on Tuesday swung to a pretax profit as it posted record leasing, high occupancy and a climb in its portfolio valuation for its financial year.
For the year ended March 31, the London-based property developer and investor posted swung to a pretax profit of GBP875 million from a loss of GBP1.39 billion the previous year.
Revenue climbed 6.9% to GBP679 million from GBP635 million.
Land Securities explained that it had seen strong London office leasing and valuation growth in retail and its mixed-use urban pipeline.
The company added it delivered record leasing in the year and high occupancy levels at 95%. Its portfolio also saw a 3.6% uplift in its valuation in the year, with central London values up 3.7%. Central London makes up 65% of its overall portfolio.
Land Securities noted inflationary pressures moving forward but nonetheless said its outlook remains confident.
Chief Executive Mark Allan said: "Landsec is in a strong position, financially and operationally, and we expect delivering on our strategy to drive material growth in income and, on average, a mid to high single digit annual return on equity over time."
Shares in Land Securities were up 0.6% at 746.20 pence on Tuesday morning in London.
By Heather Rydings; heatherrydings@alliancenews.com
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