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Why can't homeowners get protection when a builder goes bust mid-project?

housingNationalItch score 38Spotted 10 July 2026Bookmark
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Intensity — how painful, per the cluster60
Frequency — 1 signal, log-scaled18
Reach — 1 distinct source13
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“Trying to think outside the box: Lots of builders going bust at the moment, Considering new legal approaches”

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