Group income grew to £338.6 million, however, a difficult UK housing market led to £41.0 million of EBITDA versus £45.0 million in the same period last year
Circa 50% of profits now independent of UK housing transaction market (circa 40% at FY 2014) reflecting the increased diversity of our revenue streams
Strong growth in commercial division with Lambert Smith Hampton's total income up 32%, from £33.7 million to £44.3 million, and EBITDA up 43%, versus H1 2014
Total income and EBITDA in Lettings segment both rose 7% against H1 2014
Surveying Services reported a 13% increase in total income and 59% rise in EBITDA, to £7.6 million, against H1 2014
Interim dividend of 5.0 pence (net) per share (2014: 5.0 pence), payable on 9 October 2015
