Mortgage borrowing dips in September

Mortgage borrowing was curbed by the end of the stamp duty holiday in September, but low interest rates and the race for space are keeping the market buoyant. Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals amounted to £1.6 billion in October, down from £9.3 billion in September, according to the latest Bank of England data.…

Persimmon’s sales rate surges 30% in 2021

Persimmon’s sales rate surges 30% in 2021 Persimmon’s sales rate has soared along with its pre-tax profits, as demand for new homes remains buoyant. Highlights Good first half performance against the backdrop of the continuing pandemic and the pandemic’s impact in the first half of the prior year – profit before tax of £480.1m (2020:…

New home registrations hit 14-year high

New home registrations hit 14-year high New NHBC data released shows the strongest quarter for new build home registrations since 2007. According to NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider, registrations peaked at a 14-year high to 46,452 homes in Q2 2021, demonstrating that supply is increasing rapidly, as house builders and…