The housebuilder said it had a “very positive start to the year”, securing an average weekly private sales rate of 0.75, up 21 per cent on 2019.
The firm expects to record at least £325m of pre-tax profit for the year, having previously forecast around £310m.
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Housebuilders have seen a surge in demand for properties after an extension to the stamp duty holiday and lower interest rates throughout the pandemic.
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“Delivering high quality homes and excellent customer service remains a top priority for the group.
“We are pleased to have maintained our 5-star customer satisfaction rating and continue to make progress, with the group now achieving scores ahead of 2020 levels.”
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