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Westbury acquisition pushes Persimmon into FTSE 100

Dec. 1, 2005

The year is drawing to a close with a fresh round of industry mergers and takeovers as challenging market conditions continue. Persimmon is acquiring Westbury for £643 million and Wimpey has announced plans to merge Laing Homes, which it acquired three ye

HBF ceo resigns

Dec. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=2016-A=Left] Home Builders Federation chief executive Rob Ashmead has resigned, following four years in the role. During his time at the HBF, Ashmead spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving relations between the government and industry and imp

Design of new housing slammed by CABE and Rogers’ urban taskforce

Dec. 1, 2005

Housebuilders have faced a two-pronged attack in recent weeks as both CABE and Lord Richard Rogers’ urban taskforce have criticised the standard of new housing design.

Barratt Elektron towers

Dec. 1, 2005

Artisan's half-yearly profits up 51%

Nov. 30, 2005

Housing Corporation chief says “economic conditions” not right for Thames Gateway

Nov. 28, 2005

Prices unchanged for first time in 16 months

Nov. 28, 2005

£540 million housing and regeneration group gets the go ahead

Nov. 25, 2005

Persimmon to buy Westbury for £643 million

Nov. 25, 2005

More affordable houses needed says commons committee

Nov. 23, 2005