Approval granted for Rhuddlan homes

When Sajid Javid said in 2017 that "the housing market was broken", describing it as "almost impossible for small independent builders to enter the market", he cast light on an issue of vital importance, writes Simon Finlay, head of development at Macbryde Homes.

Acting on behalf of Denbighshire County Council and a private client, Legat Owen has completed the sale of a development site in Rhuddlan to Macbryde Homes at the guide price of £3m. 

North Wales housebuilder Redrow has reported pre-tax profit of £185m and turnover up 9% to £970m in its interim results, the last to be overseen by departing chairman Steve Morgan.

Chorley-based Anwyl Homes Lancashire has added to its management team with the appointment of Andrew Morgan as head of land.

Anwyl Homes has added three senior staff including land director Alex Wigfield, who joins the Flintshire-based company from fellow housebuilder Bellway.

Immediate land opportunities in the North West and North Wales are to be the focus for the housebuilder’s four-strong team, which is to be led by land director John Cooper.

Housebuilder Redrow has hired Kevin Parker, previously a director at Barton Willmore, as its group masterplanning director.