Seven of Britain’s largest housebuilders are facing a £4.5bn class action lawsuit over allegations they overcharged 700,000 buyers of new-build properties.

A class action lawsuit is being launched on behalf of more than 700,000 people who bought new build homes in Great Britain between October 2015 and June 24 2026

The claim is seeking action against seven of Britain’s biggest builders on behalf of a possible 700,000 new home buyers.