Persimmon plc today releases its third quarter Trading Statement which covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 7 November 2017.
Customer activity has strengthened in line with traditional seasonality as we have moved from the quieter summer weeks into the autumn period. Consumer confidence is resilient and mortgage lenders remain keen to compete for new business, with mortgage approvals for the third quarter being c. 8% ahead of last year. Mortgage interest rates remain very attractive, particularly for first time buyers taking advantage of the Government's Help to Buy scheme.
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