Persimmon is trading up 14.68% at £1,324.00 after a sharp September 28 housebuilder rally linked to the proposed UK “Your First Home” scheme.
- The scheme is expected to support 2.5% deposits with government-backed equity loans of up to 20% for eligible new-build purchases.
- Reuters reported gains across housebuilders; the government said details will be confirmed at the October Budget.
- No separate Persimmon-specific event is established; the market was closed at the stated time.