<p>Bovis Group has seen a 92% increase in private reservations in the first six months of the year compared to 2008.</p> <br><p>The firm says that the housing market is showing signs of stabilisation this year but that transaction volumes remain historically low.</p> <br><p>The Group achieved 738 private legal completions in the period, 18% ahead of 2008. Looking ahead Bovis expects to complete about 1500 private homes in 2009 (plus 300 social) 25% ahead of the 2008 figure of 1200 (plus 600 social).</p> <br><p>The Group hopes to be debt free during 2009 - debt is presently £14 million.</p> <br><p> </p>