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OFT to investigate housebuilders Print E-mail
The Office of Fair Trading has announced that it will investigate the house building industry. This is great news for consumers as it is very likely to lead to improved quality and better consumer protection. However, the OFT needs evidence from you!

What the papers say:


BBC News
OFT inquiry into house building seeks to cool property market Independent, UK -
John Fingleton, the chief executive of the OFT, said: "This is the first in-depth examination of competition and consumer issues in new housebuilding. ...
Builders round on OFT enquiry Telegraph.co.uk
OFT opens inquiry into the state of UK housing industry Times Online
OFT launches house building probe Which?
Watchdog starts investigation into housebuilding industry Guardian.co.uk
The OFT welcomes relevant written submissions on this topic and it would assist the project team if submissions were set out as follows:

  • A summary of the main points you would like the OFT to consider
  • A more detailed explanation of these points
  • Evidence to support the views being made:
    1. If this includes data or financial figures, precise definitions, the dates and source of the data should be provided. All data or financial figures should be provided in electronic format
    2. If this includes detailed calculations, an annex or spreadsheet which allows the OFT to replicate these calculations should be provided
    3. If this includes specific examples of events, a chronology and background to the events should be provided
    4. If this includes comparators, the reasons why you consider the comparator to be appropriate should be provided
    5. If you are willing to answer questions further to your submission, a named point of contact whom the case team can contact and contact details including telephone number
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