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Luxury Flat Owners Sue Berkeley Homes for £1.2 Million

2/19/2026

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Julian Thirsk and Emma King sue Berkeley Homes for over £1.2 million over defects in their luxury London flat purchased in 2012.
The claims include poorly installed toilets, water pressure problems, and inadequate soundproofing.
Berkeley Homes denies liability, saying many issues could be resolved with repair access.
The High Court will decide whether the case proceeds to a full trial.

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Story summary

Julian Thirsk and Emma King sue Berkeley Homes for over £1.2 million over defects in their luxury London flat purchased in 2012.
The claims include poorly installed toilets, water pressure problems, and inadequate soundproofing.
Berkeley Homes denies liability, saying many issues could be resolved with repair access.
The High Court will decide whether the case proceeds to a full trial.