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Not this year. McCarthy Stone was a 5-star builder in 2025 but isn't on the Home Builders Federation's 2026 list, when HBF started counting buyers' views nine months after moving in as well as at eight weeks. Ask the builder about its latest scores.
HBF rating 2026
5-star in 2025
New Homes Quality Code
Ombudsman access
Company health
Companies House
Ratings
The HBF surveys new-home buyers eight weeks and nine months after they move in, about quality and after-sales service. Builders scoring 4.15 out of 5 or more earn 5 stars. Not every builder takes part, so missing from the list isn't a judgement on its own.
HBF star ratings ↗Protection
Builders on the New Homes Quality Board register follow its code, and their buyers can take complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman.
We couldn't find McCarthy Stone on the register. Many builders still follow the older Consumer Code for Home Builders, so ask which code covers your home before you reserve.
You're covered if the company selling your home is active and you reserved on or after its registration date. Search the register ↗
Company health
Active, filing on time, and no insolvency on record.
Company 06622199. Your contract may be with a regional subsidiary: check the name on the reservation form. Companies House record ↗
Before you reserve
Not this year. McCarthy Stone was a 5-star builder in 2025 but isn't on the Home Builders Federation's 2026 list, when HBF started counting buyers' views nine months after moving in as well as at eight weeks. Ask the builder about its latest scores.
The Home Builders Federation surveys buyers of new homes eight weeks and nine months after they move in. Since 2026, builders scoring at least 4.15 out of 5 across quality and after-sales service earn 5 stars; there are no lower star levels.
We couldn't find McCarthy Stone as active on the New Homes Quality Board register. Many builders still follow the older Consumer Code for Home Builders, so ask which code covers your home before you reserve.
Companies House lists Mccarthy & Stone Limited (06622199) as active, with accounts filed to 31 Oct 2025. Active, filing on time, and no insolvency on record.
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