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Massive Homebuyers Lawsuit Against UK Builders | Business and Finance News
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Hundreds of thousands of new-build homeowners could soon be compensated after a major lawsuit targets seven UK housebuilders for allegedly inflating prices through anti-competitive practices dating back to 2015. Claimants, including lead plaintiff Mark McLaren, argue that buying a home is a life-changing financial decision and that collective legal action is essential for those unable to pursue individual claims. If successful, each homeowner could receive up to £6,200. The case, which seeks to go beyond a prior CMA investigation that accepted a £100 million housing payment without ruling on competition law, now awaits approval from the Competition Appeal Tribunal — and has already caused a slight dip in shares of companies like Bellway and Persimmon.
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