Persimmon says it is "well-placed" to benefit from PM Burnham's housing agenda as it lifts 2026 target to 12,500 homes

Persimmon on August 6 raised its 2026 target to roughly 12,500 home completions — the top of prior guidance — and said it is "well-placed" to benefit from Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy agenda. Half-year pre-tax profit rose 15% to £168m. The builder flagged expected 2027 inflationary pressure from Middle East conflict and launched cost-saving measures across procurement, design, and operations.