News
Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.
06 February 2025
Interest rate cut to 4.5% could mean more affordable mortgages
The Bank of England has cut the interest rate from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest since June 2023. What does this mean for anyone looking to buy a home in 2025?
05 February 2025
More homes for local people in Wiltshire town
The builder behind the Backbridge Farm development in Malmesbury has secured permission to bring 21 more high-quality homes to the area.
05 February 2025
Wessex appoints new Finance Director
Persimmon Homes is pleased to announce the promotion of Rochelle Theaker to the role of Finance Director at its Wessex business.
03 February 2025
Approval given for new Tewkesbury homes
The Fiddington Fields development in Tewkesbury has been given the green light to the next phase of high-quality, new homes there.
31 January 2025
Local primary school celebrates funding boost
A primary school in a North Yorkshire town is celebrating after receiving a donation to refurbish the school’s toilets.
29 January 2025
Deal on homes for local people marked at major Oxfordshire site
24 January 2025
Developer donation for Pilgrims’ charity
The builder behind two major developments in Plymouth has donated £3,000 to the charity arm of Plymouth Argyle FC.
24 January 2025
Persimmon Homes Suffolk have cemented links to Felixstowe
The business made a £3,000 donation to Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue through their Community Champions scheme to fund vital crew training over the winter months.
24 January 2025
Proposal for next 200 homes at major Wantage site submitted
Wessex region at Persimmon Homes behind the major Wellington Gate development between Wantage and Grove has sent in its plans for the next phase of homes to the Vale of White Horse District Council.
23 January 2025
Persimmon helps grow gardening project
We have donated vital funds to a growing project that is creating garden planters from recycled materials.
22 January 2025
Developer donation for Merthyr charity
The builder behind the Porth y Dyffryn development in Twynyrodyn has donated £1,000 to a charity that helps feed people in Merthyr Tydfil.
22 January 2025
Consett Rugby Club score early Christmas present
Consett Rugby club is celebrating after receiving a £3,000 donation from our Durham business.
22 January 2025
We launch model home to trial new technology
Our team has launched a new facility, enabling us to trial new technologies and train staff.
22 January 2025
Midlands team hosts business launch at Harlestone Grange development
Our Midlands team has opened the doors of its latest community to businesses and stakeholders around Northamptonshire.
22 January 2025
New Homes in Hartlepool Approved
Hartlepool Borough Councillors have voted to approve the development of 316 new homes on land between the A689 and Brierton Lane.