Rightmove and Taylor Wimpey have shown confidence in achieving their yearly forecasts , with increased sales and rising share prices in H1 2016 despite gloomy forecasts for UK property in the post - Brexit environment . Aside from some slowdown at the top end , London property remains in a " robust " state , according to Taylor Wimpey CEO , Pete Redfern with normal levels of seasonal growth . The post-Brexit property market holds no fears for property website Rightmove, whose shares jumped earlier after it said it was confident of meeting full-year forecasts. Rightmove 's revenues rose 16 % to £ 1,079 m in the first half while Taylor Wimpey 's pre - tax profit rose 12.1 % to £ 266.6 m with sales of 6,019 m over the period .
Rightmove and Taylor Wimpey have shown confidence in achieving their yearly forecasts , with increased sales and rising share prices in H1 2016 despite gloomy forecasts for UK property in the post - Brexit environment . Aside from some slowdown at the top end , London property remains in a " robust " state , according to Taylor Wimpey CEO , Pete Redfern with normal levels of seasonal growth . Rightmove 's revenues rose 16 % to £ 1,079 m in the first half while Taylor Wimpey 's pre - tax profit rose 12.1 % to £ 266.6 m with sales of 6,019 m over the period .