Rightmove hit with £1.5bn legal claim by estate agents over ‘excessive’ fees

Around 250 businesses across the UK have expressed interest in and support for the claim, according to the group behind the case - (Alamy/PA)

Rightmove is facing a significant legal challenge over allegations of charging excessive and unfair subscription fees, prompting a dip in its share price.

The property website is being sued for approximately £1.5 billion in damages, with the case filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.