Bovis Homes and McCarthy & Stone are the latest housebuilders to report to the city, with Bovis reporting a “strong” half year performance and controlled volume growth, and McStone reflecting on a “tough” financial year. During its half year to June 30 2018, Bovis’ pre-tax profit improved by 41% to £60.2 million against H1 2017, “ahead of expectations”. Its total …