UK Property-Related Goods & Services Sector Shows Mixed Payment Performance in 2021

The Numbers

• 77 companies analysed in the UK Property-Related Goods and Services sector.
• Average PaymentCheck Score: 57.4/100.
• UK average PaymentCheck Score: 50.0/100.
• The sector’s average is 7.4 points above the UK average.

What Stands Out

While the sector's average PaymentCheck score is above the UK average, the wide disparity between the best and worst payers paints a picture of inconsistency. Big names appear on both the best and worst payer lists, suggesting that company size isn't necessarily indicative of prompt payment.

Best Payers

1. AMEY COMMUNITY LIMITED - 98.3/100
2. HIGH SEAT LIMITED - 98.1/100
3. RATIONAL UK LIMITED - 97.25/100
4. DIVERSEY LIMITED - 93.05/100
5. H YOUNG HOLDINGS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY - 90.8/100

Worst Payers

1. BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED - 21/100
2. RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITED - 21.9/100
3. AGA RANGEMASTER LIMITED - 27.85/100
4. ADIENT SEATING UK LTD - 31.02/100
5. HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED - 31.13/100

Regional Patterns

The data highlights significant regional variation, but it's hard to draw firm conclusions given the small sample sizes in most regions. Scotland, with only one company analysed, topped the list at 87.4, while London, with a slightly larger sample of 12 companies, scored a respectable 67.3. Yorkshire and The Humber averaged 61.4 based on 7 companies. Further analysis with larger sample sizes would be required to find any meaningful regional trends.

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The 76.4 point difference between the best (AMEY COMMUNITY LIMITED - 98.3/100) and worst (BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED - 21/100) paying companies illustrates the vast gulf in payment practices within the UK property-related goods and services sector.