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Compulsory
Purchase occurs when the government, local council or utility
company has the legal right to buy your property if it falls
within a project such as:
- Road building
projects
- Urban
Regeneration Schemes
- Housing
clearance/re-developments
Compensation
is paid to reflect the losses and disturbance caused by a
compulsory purchase on an owner or occupier’s property.
Thomas
: Stevenson advise property owners and occupiers
in respect of the compensation claim to maximize the amount
receivable and to minimize the stress and disruption that
Compulsory Purchase schemes undoubtedly cause.
We offer the following
as part of our compulsory purchase service:
- Advice
on procedural issues
- Liaison
with clients solicitors or appointment of specialist CPO
lawyers
- Advice
on strategy to maximize the compensation claim
- Relocation
assistance where necessary
- Appointment
and management of other specialists where required
- All
CPO negotiations undertaken at partner level
- Fees
paid by the acquiring authority in 99% of cases
If you are affected
by a possible compulsory purchase order we can assist you. |