Land developer and homebuilder Henry Boot (BOOT) posted record land sales in 2025, beating its own target. The latest sale of a site in Swindon with permission for 366 residential units takes the firm’s total to a record 3,957 plots.
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Boot announced that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land, had sold the freehold site in Swindon, to national homebuilder Vistry (VTY).
The firm said in addition to delivering new homes, including over 500 affordable units, the site would provide community benefits. These include retail, leisure and business space, a new primary school as well as community and sports facilities.
‘With this transaction, Hallam Land has exceeded its annual sales target in 2025,’ said chief executive Tim Roberts. The CEO also said measures aimed at reducing delays in the planning system were welcome.
‘Reform of planning is crucial for the UK’s economy and productivity. It will also accelerate the pace at which Hallam Land can unlock prime sites for the delivery of new homes that the country needs.’
Henry Boot has been particularly active in land transactions in the latter stages of 2025. The fact plots hit a record shows there is a good market for well-located land with planning consent.
Read the press release here: https://www.henryboot.co.uk/investors/financial-news/
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