lsl property services plc said thursday that it expects to report increased 2021 revenue and significantly higher underlying operating profit in line with its expectations the uk provider of residentialproperty services didnt provide a figure for underlying operating profit but said it expects a record high and for it to be significantly ahead of the 415 million pounds 559 million it posted in 2020 revenue is expected to increase around 23 to gbp3270 million the company said it was on track with its financialservicesled growth strategy with further investment in the division in the second half expected to deliver benefits in future years lsl said its surveyingdivisions operating margin increased to 25 from 21 a year prior and its realestate agency business increased its residential market share across its core catchment areas shares at 0959 gmt were down 70 pence or 18 at 3930 pence