Persimmon plc controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Competition and Markets Authority investigation
Persimmon was among housebuilders investigated over suspected sharing of commercially sensitive information about site build-out and new-home pricing. The investigation ended in 2025 without an admission of wrongdoing after industry commitments and an affordable-housing payment.
2019
Build-quality and customer-care criticism
Media investigations, customer complaints and industry survey results led to an independent review that found inconsistent minimum standards and widespread fire-cavity-barrier problems in some timber-frame properties.
2019
Closure of customer complaint Facebook group
Persimmon paid to take control of and close a large Facebook group used by dissatisfied customers. The company defended the decision, which attracted criticism as an attempt to suppress complaints.
2017
Executive bonus controversy
Chairman Nicholas Wrigley resigned amid criticism of a remuneration arrangement that generated a very large award for chief executive Jeff Fairburn and was described as exceptionally generous for a UK listed company.
2008
Fatal falling-mantelpiece incident
A child was killed by a falling mantelpiece in a Persimmon home. The incident raised questions about subcontractor installation practices and Persimmon's inspection and documentation controls.