The sector's average PaymentCheck score of 59.7 is nearly 10 points better than the UK average, suggesting a generally healthier payment culture than other industries. However, a range from 97.1 to 21.4 reveals significant inconsistencies, indicating that suppliers should scrutinize payment practices before committing to work.
Regional data is pretty thin on the ground, so we can't take much away from it. The South West shows the highest average at 90.9, but that's only based on one company. London, with 11 companies, has an average of 74.6.
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While the property-related goods and services sector outperforms the UK average by 9.7 points, the gap of 75.7 points between the best and worst payer highlights the urgent need for suppliers to do their homework.
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