This claim alleges that several major UK housebuilders shared competitively sensitive information with each other, including pricing, incentives (such as discounts or upgrades), and sales data. This may have reduced competition between them and meant that people buying new-build homes paid more, or received fewer incentives, than they otherwise would have.
A collective action (also known as a class action) is a legal claim brought on behalf of a group of people who have been affected in a similar way.
This allows claims to be brought more efficiently and ensures that individuals do not need to bring separate claims themselves.
The claim is brought by HOCR Limited (“HOCR”), which has applied to the Competition Appeal Tribunal to act on behalf of affected homebuyers.
HOCR was set up specifically to bring this case and is acting solely in the interests of affected homebuyers. Its sole director, Mark McLaren, is an experienced consumer advocate who has represented consumers in a range of sectors.
The claim is against seven major housebuilders investigated by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA):
Barratt Redrow Plc
Barratt Homes
David Wilson Homes
Barratt London
Redrow / Redrow Homes
Bellway Plc
Bellway Homes
Ashberry Homes
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc
Berkeley Homes
St George
St James
St Edward
St William
St Joseph
Bloor Homes Limited
Persimmon Plc
Persimmon Homes
Charles Church
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Vistry Group Plc
Countryside Partnerships Limited
Countryside Homes
Bovis Homes
Linden Homes
(including their group companies) ( the “Proposed Defendant Housebuilders”).
You may be included if you bought a new-build home in the UK from one of the Proposed Defendant Housebuilders or any of their brands/subsidiaries from October 2015 onwards, subject to certain exclusions (for example, buy-to-let or build-to-rent purchases).
If the claim is approved by the Tribunal, it will proceed on an “opt-out” basis. This means that you will automatically be included in the claim if you are eligible, unless you choose to opt out.
Full details of who is included, and how to opt out, will be provided if the claim is certified.
A new-build home is a property that was sold for the first time after being newly constructed.
If you are unsure whether your property qualifies, you can contact us or register for updates and we will provide further guidance as the case progresses.
You do not need to sign up to be included in the claim if it is certified on an opt-out basis.
However, registering on this website will allow us to keep you updated and may make it easier to contact you in future.
Yes. If the claim proceeds on an opt-out basis, you will have the opportunity to opt out if you do not wish to be included. Details and deadlines will be provided following any certification decision.
Yes. You have the right to bring your own individual claim if you prefer, but you will need to opt-out of the class to do so. You may wish to seek independent legal advice before doing so.
Nothing for now.
If the claim goes ahead, you will be included automatically if eligible unless you opt out. You may wish to keep records of your home purchase. You can also register on this website to receive updates.
No. There is no cost to you. The claim is fully funded by Burford Capital, a leading litigation funder. This means:
• You do not pay legal fees
• You will not be liable for the housebuilders’ costs if the claim is unsuccessful
No. If you are included in the claim, you will not need to go to court or take part in the proceedings. The claim is being conducted on your behalf by the class representative and its legal team.
If the claim succeeds, you may receive a share of any compensation awarded.
The total value of the claim is currently estimated from £2.2 billion to £4.5 billion, but this may change as more data becomes available.
Compensation is not guaranteed and will depend on the outcome of the case. The estimated compensation range that individual class members could receive is between £3,100 and £6,200.
If compensation is awarded, a process will be put in place to allow eligible class members to claim their share. This is likely to involve submitting some basic information and documents to confirm your eligibility. Full details will be provided if the claim is successful.
If the claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay anything and will not be liable for any legal costs.
This claim has been filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The Competition Appeal Tribunal is a specialist UK Tribunal based in London that deals with competition law cases, including collective (class action) claims on behalf of consumers and hears certain competition law and regulatory disputes. The Tribunal publishes its Rules and Guidance, together with information about what it does, on its website www.catribunal.org.uk.
An application was made to the Competition Appeal Tribunal on 24 June 2026 for a Collective Proceedings Order. The Tribunal will decide whether to give permission for the claim to proceed as a collective action and whether the class representative is suitable to bring the claim. Please check this website for any further updates and in particular to see whether the claim has been given permission to proceed.
Collective proceedings can take several years to resolve, particularly if they proceed to trial. We will keep class members updated throughout.
If the claim is certified, the case will proceed through disclosure and exchange of evidence, expert economic analysis, and hearings before the Tribunal, or a potential settlement. This may take some time, but we will keep this website updated as the case progresses.
You can register for updates on this website, contact the legal team, and review key documents which will be published as the case progresses. You do not need to sign up to be included in the claim (if it is certified), but registering will ensure you receive updates.
Together, this team brings deep expertise in competition law, economics, and class action litigation to ensure the strongest possible case for UK homebuyers.