Group action against high-end developer

Wingrove Law acted for three owners of £2 million + properties in a claim against the developer over extensive unresolved defects in their homes.

The owners initially raised concerns over patent defects with an estimated claim value of around £250,000. Wingrove Law arranged for extensive surveying investigations to be undertaken which led to discovery of pervasive serious defects throughout each home and external areas increasing the claim value to over £1.1 million.

Wingrove Law advised the clients throughout the action and assisted them in negotiating settlement at a highly pressured mediation on exceptional terms:

• Full remedial works done by housebuilder following a scope of works drawn up by the claimants' own surveyor

• 100% recovery of all legal and surveying costs and expenses incurred

• £100,000 per household compensation payment

• Bespoke dispute resolution procedure agreed for resolving any problems arising during or after the remedial works, with funding costs borne 75:25 by the housbuilder

• Alternative accommodation provided at a cost of £30,000 per month for circa 2 years whilst works completed

• All incurred financial losses and expenses reimbursed