Barratt Homes has shown its confidence in the north east by announcing that it is opening nine new sites over the next six months. The developments consist of around 550 new homes with a total sales value of £92 million. Sites are located at Chester-le-Street, Coxhoe, Newcastle, Spennymoor, Sunderland, Throckley and Washington. Bernard Rooney, md of Barratt North East, said: …