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Could other housebuilders suffer a similar fate to Bovis?

More than half of owners of new build properties experience problems around construction, fittings and utilities, according
to a YouGov survey for housing charity Shelter. Sounds familiar?
On 20 February Bovis Homes (BVS) apologised to customers and set aside £7m to pay compensation and fix problems after it admitted quality control dipped as it rushed to hit growth targets. The results of YouGov’s survey imply other housebuilders could face similar issues and investors in the sector should at least be aware of this risk.

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