HENRY Boot is hoping to reap the rewards of investing in land as councils take a more positive stance on the building of new homes.

The land, development and construction company saw trading profits in the first half of the year drop by more than half to £4.1m as its land division concluded no sales.

However, it added 700 acres to its portfolio and believes it is ready to capitalise on a recovery in the new homes market and changes in planning rules.

The company completed an 18,000 sq ft retail unit at t......for the full story register now for free or login below...