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By Amber Murray UK housebuilder Barratt said this morning that it expects to perform “slightly ahead” of expectations in the coming financial year. However, analysts are wary of the company’s access to land and question whether it will be able to meet its—and the government’s—homebuilding targets. “Barratt’s performance this year is testament to its efficient operations. It is a very well-oiled machine that is able to make the most out of challenging markets,” Anthony Codling, head of European Housing and Building Materials research, said. “That said, in our view, its short landbank strategy c…

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