THE Launceston based housebuilder, Persimmon Homes Cornwall, has revealed statistics for the demand for new homes in the region, which were shown to have continued in the first half of 2016.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall, which builds homes across the region, announced its half-year results recently.

Nationally, legal completions were up 6% compared to the same period in 2015 with 7,238 homes completed between January 1 and June 30 2016.

Daniel Heathcote, director in charge of business, which is headquartered in Launceston, said: “Customer interest in our new homes remains high, despite the increased economic uncertainty which the result of the EU Referendum created. In the region, visitor numbers to our developments has increased by around 20% year on year.

“The average selling price of homes increased by 6% to £206,000, however affordability remains key and excellent mortgages are available, including Help to Buy, enabling many first time buyers to get on the housing ladder.”

The company, which is currently building in Newquay, Liskeard and Plymouth and will soon be opening developments in Truro and Falmouth, is positive about the future.

Daniel added: “As a team, we remain committed to delivering much needed new homes to our local communities, with new developments built under the names of Persimmon and Charles Church.

“Local recruitment remains a focus for the team as we continue to deliver new homes. Alongside this, our charity initiative, Persimmon Community Champions, continues to give money to local projects. To date, the programme has donated over £900,000 to good causes.”

To find out more information about homes with Persimmon Homes Cornwall, visit www.persimmonhomes.com