Vistry Group Makes Less Money

Introduction

Vistry Group says it will make less money this year. This is because of wars between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Main Body

People are afraid to buy houses now. Materials and workers cost more money. Vistry is lowering house prices to get more buyers. The company will not buy its own shares. It wants to pay its debts first. Other companies like Savills and Halifax also see fewer house sales in the UK. Adam Daniels is the new boss. He is checking how the company works. He will share the news in September. The company hopes to make more money later this year.

Conclusion

Vistry Group is lowering prices and paying debts because it is making less money.

Learning

💡 The 'Money' Pattern

Look at how the text talks about money. It doesn't use big words; it uses simple directions.

Going Down (Less/Lower)

  • Make less money → Earning a smaller amount.
  • Lowering prices → Making things cheaper.
  • Fewer sales → Not many people are buying.

Going Up (More/Cost)

  • Cost more money → Prices are increasing.
  • Make more money → Earning a larger amount.

Quick Tip for A2: Instead of saying "The price decreased," just say "The price is lower." It is natural and easier to understand.

Vocabulary Learning

make
to create or produce something
Example:I will make a cake for the party.
less
smaller amount or number
Example:She has less money than before.
money
currency used for buying things
Example:He needs money to pay the bill.
because
used to show reason or cause
Example:I stayed home because it was raining.
war
a conflict between countries or groups
Example:The war lasted for many years.
between
in the middle of two or more things
Example:The book is between the two shelves.
afraid
scared or worried about something
Example:She is afraid of spiders.
buy
to purchase something with money
Example:I will buy a new phone.
house
a building where people live
Example:They live in a big house.
now
at this time, right now
Example:I am working now.
cost
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:It will cost $10 to buy the ticket.
price
the amount of money to pay for something
Example:The price of the book is high.
company
an organization that does business
Example:The company hired new employees.
debt
money that must be paid back
Example:He has a debt to the bank.
hope
to wish for something to happen
Example:I hope you have a good day.