Compulsory Purchase / Compensation

Since the frenetic use of compulsory powers to rid the country of Victorian era slum housing accommodation, which reached its peak in the mid 1960's, Roberts & Roberts has continued to represent claimants in ensuring that their full statutory rights are obtained. On occasions the company has also assisted Local Authorities in carrying out their Compulsory Purchase programmes.

In more recent times, the main use of Compulsory Purchase powers has been in connection with improving the nation's transport infrastructure.

Compulsory Purchase can have a devastating effect on all affected parties including the freehold owner occupier/investor and the tenant trader whose livelihood can be adversely affected and where sound professional advice might be required to protect the position and ensure a successful relocation to alternative property with a minimum of business loss and an appropriate level of compensation to cover any temporary or permanent loss of business profits.

Roberts and Roberts considers itself capable of meeting the needs of all persons who might be affected by a Compulsory Purchase acquisition. The Law relating to Compulsory Purchase matters evolves and Roberts and Roberts prides itself in being able to offer up to date advice to all clients in these matters.