Rightmove faces £1 billion class action in UK over fees
By Lewis Crofts ( November 13, 2025, 11:33 GMT | Insight) -- Property platform Rightmove is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit seeking around £1 billion in damages on behalf of UK estate agents. The litigation is fronted by Jeremy Newman, an accountant and former member of the UK's Competition & Markets Authority, and claims Rightmove charged “excessive and unfair fees” over its portal.Property platform Rightmove is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit seeking around £1 billion in damages on behalf of UK estate agents....
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