Northern housebuilder MJ Gleeson has reported a 32% jump in turnover in the first half of its trading year

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In its results for the six months to 31 December 2013, the regeneration specialist posted revenue of 拢34.4m, up from 拢26.1m for the same period the previous year.

It reported operating profit of 拢2.6m, up from 拢1.2m, with an increase in sales from 165 units to 258.

Dermot Gleeson, chairman of MJ Gleeson Group (pictured), said: 鈥淎s anticipated, revenues and profits for the first half of the year showed a strong increase over last year, driven by increasing demand for affordable homes amongst our core customer base in the North of England.

鈥淭he Board anticipates further substantial improvements in the Group鈥檚 trading performance and is therefore confident of delivering a result for the full year in line with expectations.鈥