Westbury is expanding into home services in a bid to become a one-stop shop for buyers.
It hops to offer buyers carpets, dishwashers and bathroom equipment for example. The move follows its decision to produce factory-manufactured components such as floors, bathroom units and walls.
The UK’s sixth largest housebuilder unveiled annual pretax profits up 26% to £53.6m on turnover up 14% to £475.9m.
References: Financial Times 04/05/00 page 26, The Times 04/05/00 page 28, page 32, The Independent 04/05/00 page 21 (The Investment Column)
