Improved consumer confidence is believed to have helped boost sales reports house builder Bellway Homes.
The group has achieved sales averaging 111 new homes per week between February and May, a 9% increase over the same period last year.
The average selling price also rose 4% to £182,000 due in part to higher value new homes being sold in and around the London area.
Bellway said "current market conditions leave the company well-positioned for growth"