Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
Persimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PAView image in fullscreenPersimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built.
- ▪Persimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built.
- ▪Photograph: Steve Parsons/PAView image in fullscreenPersimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/06/persimmon-housebuilding-burnham-new-homes |
| Publication time | Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:07:32 GMT |
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Persimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PAView image in fullscreenPersimmon said profits were already up 15% for the first six months of its year, with a 13% rise in new homes built. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PAPersimmonPositive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuildingFirm lifts outlook saying it’s well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite ongoing cost pressures of Iran warKalyeena MakortoffThu 6 Aug 2026 04.07 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 04.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs…
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