Case Studies
Welcome to the Case Studies section of Wingrove Law, where we highlight our track record of resolving complex legal challenges for new build homeowners.
These case studies showcase our expertise in achieving significant outcomes for our clients, from recovering costs for defective workmanship to securing sizeable damages and successful group actions against national housebuilders.
Through detailed investigations, skilled negotiations, and rigorous legal action, Wingrove Law has established a reputation for excellence in advocating for new build homeowners.
Read on to learn more about how we've helped our clients overcome adversity and secure the outcomes they deserve.
Recovery of monies spent correcting defective exterior brickwork
Wingrove Law successfully recovered most of the expenses for a homeowner who corrected defective exterior brickwork on their new build, despite initial refusals from the housebuilder and NHBC.
Recovery of £150,000 damages plus all costs covered
Wingrove Law secured £150,000 in damages for owners of a £650k new home, overcoming initial denials by the developer and warranty company.
Successful outcomes for 70% of owners on a prestige development
Wingrove Law achieved successful claims for 70% of homeowners in a luxury development, recovering £1,080,000 to fix extensive defects, despite initial liability denials.
£650k recovered on a claim valued by the developer at £78k
Wingrove Law secured £650k for homeowners after the developer initially valued the claim at just £78k, highlighting the issue of biased expert evaluations.
Legal Ombudsman Service: maximum award of £50k. Twice.
Wingrove Law won the maximum £50k award from the Legal Ombudsman Service twice for homeowners in a professional negligence case against their conveyancers.
46-owner group action against national housebuilder
Wingrove Law represented 46 homeowners against a national housebuilder, negotiating over £25 million in remedial works and securing additional benefits, including financial compensation and extended NHBC cover.
Group action against high-end developer
Wingrove Law achieved over £1.1 million in settlements for owners of high-end properties against a developer, including comprehensive remedial works and significant compensation.
Buy-back negotiations
Wingrove Law boasts a 100% success rate in buy-back negotiations, securing owners full market value and comprehensive cost cover for their defective new build homes.
Claim for damages for Data Protection breach
Wingrove Law secured a five-figure sum for clients in a data protection breach claim against a national housebuilder for unlawfully monitoring their online activity.
APPG Inquiry into New Build Quality - 2015
Wingrove Law's contributions significantly influenced the APPG's 2016 report on improving construction quality and customer service in the new build industry.
Guidance and support in the background
Wingrove Law does not just advise on full-scale court proceedings or high value disputes. We also provide many new build owners with advice and assistance discreetly in the background, with the homeowners continuing to deal in person directly with the developer or warranty company. This can be a very powerful and cost-effective approach that often nets clients substantially better outcomes in their negotiations with developers and warranty providers than they were being offered prior to our engagement.
To discuss how we might be able to help you, please get in touch.
Find out how we can help you
For a free, no-obligation chat about how we may be able to help you with unresolved design & construction defects, financial losses, concerns over misuse of personal data, inadequate or incomplete advice or services from your conveyancer, or any other issue you may have with your new build home, please email or call Geoff Peter, founder and principal solicitor at Wingrove Law.