Persimmon to start reopening sites from April 27
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House builder Persimmon said it would start a phased re-opening of its construction sites from April 27 as the industry looked to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
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The company reported 820 gross private sales reservations being secured in the five weeks to April 19, adding that cancellation rates remained at historically low levels.
Construction across Britain was shut down in March after the government ordered all non-essential businesses to close in an attempt to stymie the spread of the virus that has so far killed more than 18,500 people.
"Persimmon's strong financial liquidity has enabled us to maintain our operational capability through this period by supporting all our colleagues on full pay, which will allow us to reopen sites swiftly, and emerge from the shutdown well-prepared and ready to deliver the new homes the country needs, aided by our strong work in progress position." said chief executive David Jenkinson.