🔴 Persimmon is trading 5% down as UK housebuilders fall amid weaker house-price growth

Persimmon is trading 5.1% down at £1,248.00, amid sector pressure linked to weaker house-price growth and concerns over energy prices, inflation and mortgage rates.

• On October 1, UK housebuilders broadly fell; Persimmon declined 5.1%, alongside Barratt Redrow, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey.
• Nationwide reported annual house-price growth slowed to 0.8% in September from 1.6% in August, its weakest since December 2025.
• The move was consistent with sector-wide pressure, with no clearly identified new Persimmon-specific announcement.