First-time buyers accounted for 36% of private sales, or 41% excluding bulk sales. In the latest five weeks, the private sales rate including bulk sales rose 6% to 0.72 per outlet per week. All three brands recorded completion growth: Persimmon Homes rose 7%, Charles Church increased 26% and Westbury rose 22%. Persimmon Homes and Charles Church each held “excellent” Trustpilot ratings of 4.6 stars, according to the presentation. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name.