Persimmon’s completions and underlying operating profit grew in its half year, while in recent weeks, open market sales have “softened”. Announcing its results for the six months to June 30 2026 today (August 6), the volume housebuilder said it had increased its market share with new completions up 13% against H1 2025 to 5,189, at an average sales price of £285,752, slightly up on last year’s £284,047.