Housebuilder sued for £2.1m by client over alleged defects
Summary
Moat Homes and its parent company have issued a £2.1m claim against Vision Homes and Vision Construct over alleged defects at a mixed-tenure housing scheme in West Wickham, Bromley. The claim says remedial works, investigations, compensation and alternative accommodation costs were incurred after completion, although the specific defects are not detailed in the article.
Why it matters
The case highlights the financial and legal exposure that can arise from post-completion defects on residential schemes, including private and affordable housing. Surveyors may see increased scrutiny of defect identification, remedial scope, and evidence trails on similar developments.
Key points
- Moat Homes is seeking £2.1m in damages over alleged defects at Albertine Grove.
- The scheme included 24 private houses and 26 affordable housing units.
- Moat says it paid £1.8m for remedial works plus additional investigation, compensation and accommodation costs.
- The particulars of claim do not specify the exact nature of the alleged defects.
- The development was built on the site of the former All Saints school.
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