5,264 homes completed in H1 2025, up 11%

The CMA’s public consultation on the proposed commitments is open until 24 July 2025.

First-time buyers will now also be allowed to access the lender's 'Helping Hand' mortgage offer at the new maximum LTV, enabling borrowing of up to six times income.

The total value of land bank plots held by eight major UK developers is estimated to be in excess of £198bn.

The volume housebuilder has projected completions towards the upper end of its guidance range of 9,500 to 10,000 homes this year.

The new Labour government's plans for the year ahead have been read out by King Charles in a speech to Parliament.

The housebuilder has recently echoed statements by Taylor Wimpey regarding improved levels of site visits so far this year.

The volume housebuilder says a well-located landbank has helped to support the business.

All but one of the big housebuilders have seen a reduction in the volume of land banking plots held on an annual basis.

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