Persimmon prices down 5%
York-based Persimmon has said average selling prices fell 5% to £181,485 during the first half of 2008.
The company said limited mortgage availability has hit homebuyer demand but said it is now "well-set" to weather tough market conditions.
Persimmon criticised speculation of a potential stamp-duty suspension saying the confusion could cause "delay and uncertainty" to the housing market.