The property sector's average PaymentCheck score of 68.3 is considerably better than the UK average of 50, suggesting a generally healthier payment culture. However, the spread between the best and worst payers is massive, highlighting inconsistent practices, and several regions are well above the average while others lag behind.
London leads the pack with an average score of 76.1 across 111 companies, indicating stronger payment performance in the capital, while Wales brings up the rear with an average of 67.7, based on only 6 companies, which means that the score is less reliable. The East of England, with an average of 74.3 across 49 companies, is also doing well.
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While the property sector beats the UK average, the difference between the top payer (BP EXPLORATION (AZERBAIJAN) LIMITED at 100/100) and the bottom (NOV DOWNHOLE EURASIA LIMITED at 15.2/100) exposes a significant disparity that needs addressing.
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