(Reuters) - Britain's second largest homebuilder Persimmon Plc (L:PSN) reported a 5 percent rise in first half revenue on Thursday, fuelled by improved house sales and a 1.2 percent rise in average prices.
Total revenue rose to 1.84 billion pounds from 1.75 billion pounds in the six months ended June 30.
Smaller rival Bovis Homes Group Plc (L:BVS) also reported better-than-expected rise in sales.