Deal will see Barratt take over the entire share capital of its rival for £2.52bn
Mark Crane explores the outcomes from the CMA’s study into housebuilding in the UK
Taylor Wimpey has posted the largest decline at 2.8%
No enforcement action will be taken against developers teaming up to clean up supply chains
The £7.5bn UK sector is dominated by just two players
The CMA has “identified concerns” in five areas, including the planning system and land-banking
The CMA says there are “widespread concerns about housing availability and costs”
Eight firms have admitted rigging bids, while two others have not
Purchase price of freeholds capped and contentious ground rent clauses removed