Persimmon reports robust trading ahead of AGM today

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Apr 2018, 09:23 BST

Updated 25th Apr 2018, 09:26 BST

Jeff Fairburn the CEO for Persimmon, York....SH1001440h...9th June 2014 Picture by Simon Hulme

Persimmon, Britain's second-largest housebuilder, has reported robust trading since the start of the year, with sales conversion rates and cancellation rates in line with expectations.

The York-based housebuilder said total forward sales revenue, including completions, was up by about 8 per cent at £2.76bn.

Average selling prices of its homes rose to £236,500 from £229,500 a year earlier.