Public HBF data
Ratings come from the HBF’s national new home buyer survey, not from us.
Compare UK New Build Developers Before You Reserve
Independent rankings built on HBF satisfaction data and clearly labelled third-party review scores, so you can see which housebuilders buyers actually recommend.
52 HBF-rated housebuilders · 104,384 third-party reviewsUpdated 9 November 2026
The new build ranking leaderboard
Five top-rated housebuilders, ranked by HBF customer satisfaction. Movement shows the change since the last HBF update.
| Position | Developer | Recommended | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Position 1 | 100%5-star band |  29 surveyed | Up (+9) | |
 Position 2 | 100%5-star band | 30 surveyed | Up (+7) | |
 Position 3 | 100%5-star band | 96 surveyed | Up (+5) | |
| 4Position 4 | 100%5-star band | 44 surveyed | Up (+2) | |
| 5Position 5 | 100%5-star band | 142 surveyed | No change |
The data behind our housebuilder rankings
Public HBF satisfaction data and clearly labelled third-party review scores, brought together in one place and updated as new figures are published.
Clearly labelled reviews
Third-party review scores are always shown with their source.
Ranked on data alone
No paid placements. Positions are based on the data, nothing else.
59Housebuilders profiled
From national names to regional builders, each with its own profile, ratings and developments.
1,881Developments tracked
New build sites across the UK, linked to the developer building them.
52HBF-rated housebuilders
Star ratings from the HBF’s new home buyer survey, based on a rolling 12 months.
104,384Third-party reviews
Gathered from external review platforms and always labelled with their source.
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Open any profile for HBF ratings, review scores and current developments.
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3West Group
Ranked #1 of 52
Amethyst Homes
Ranked #2 of 52
Cameron Homes
Ranked #3 of 52
Freeman Homes
Ranked #4 of 52
Lioncourt Homes
Ranked #5 of 52
Malcolm Allan
Ranked #6 of 52
Riverdale Developments
Ranked #7 of 52
Rose Builders
Ranked #8 of 52
Thakeham Homes
Ranked #9 of 52
Homes by Honey
Ranked #10 of 52
Denbury Homes
Ranked #11 of 52
Orbit Homes
Ranked #12 of 52
Bloor Homes
Ranked #13 of 52
Kingswood Homes
Ranked #14 of 52
Campion Homes
Ranked #15 of 52
New build buying guides
What to check before you buy, from choosing a developer and viewing a property to warranties, snagging and completion.
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New Build Warranties Explained
Frequently asked questions
As of 15 September 2026, 3West Group is ranked first in our HBF customer satisfaction table. 100% of the 29 buyers surveyed would recommend them. 9 developers scored 100%, so also check how many buyers were surveyed and which regions each builder covers. Rankings measure customer satisfaction, not the quality of one particular development.
Start with the HBF recommend score, then open the developer profile for the surveyed count, third-party review scores and current developments. The buying guides explain which figures to trust before you reserve.
An HBF 5-star rating means 90% or more of recent buyers said they would recommend the housebuilder in the Home Builders Federation Customer Satisfaction Survey. It reflects customer satisfaction, not a guarantee of build quality on one development.
Yes. Positions come from public HBF survey data. There are no paid placements, and a developer cannot buy a higher rank.
Check the developer’s HBF score and how many buyers were surveyed, read the labelled third-party reviews, walk the plot with a viewing checklist, and confirm what the warranty and a snagging survey cover before completion.