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/PA

The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war.

As confidence rises across the housebuilding sector, Persimmon plans to complete 12,500 new homes by year-end, which would be at the upper reach of its previous guidance.