Seven housebuilders face class action lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive behaviour

By Chris Dorrell 2026-01-21T11:36:00

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Claim alleges firms shared sensitive information, which led to higher prices for consumers

Seven of the UK’s largest housebuilders are facing a class action lawsuit over claims that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build homes due to their alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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