UK housebuilders face class action suit over alleged collusion to inflate prices

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The UK's housing market has been under scrutiny in recent years due to concerns over affordability and pricing. The alleged collusion among major housebuilders could have significant implications for the industry, as well as for homebuyers who have struggled with rising costs. If successful, the lawsuit could lead to substantial payouts for affected consumers, potentially altering the business practices of major housebuilders.

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UK housebuilders face class action suit over alleged collusion to inflate prices

Law firms seek up to £4.5bn on behalf of 700,000 buyers of new-build homes Business live – latest updates Britain’s biggest housebuilders, including Barratt Redrow and Taylor Wimpey, face a multibillion-pound class action lawsuit over claims that they colluded over higher prices for homebuyers. The lawsuit is being led by Mark McLaren, a former legal affairs manager at the consumer group Which?, on behalf of more t…