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Compulsory Purchase Agreements

We can help with the acquisition of land or property by compulsory purchase.

Alpha Browett Taylor

Compulsory Purchase Consultancy London

The threat of compulsory acquisition of your property can be incredibly complex and stressful, often involving significant financial, legal, and emotional implications. At Alpha Browett Taylor, we have considerable experience in advising clients faced with compulsory purchase orders, with a primary focus on optimising the compensation and benefits available to you.

We act on behalf of claimants affected by compulsory acquisitions of both freehold and leasehold properties throughout England and Wales. Our specialist team provides expert guidance at every stage of the process, from initial notification through to negotiation, tribunal proceedings if required, and final settlement. We assess the validity and impact of the compulsory purchase order on your property and interests, while valuing your freehold, leasehold, business, or other compensatable elements to secure fair market value compensation.

Whether your property is impacted by infrastructure projects, regeneration schemes, road widening, or other public works, we work proactively to protect your rights and secure the optimum financial settlement. Our RICS-regulated expertise ensures that our advice is professional, impartial, and tailored to your specific circumstances. We understand the uncertainty and disruption that compulsory acquisition can cause, and our client-focused approach aims to reduce stress while delivering clear, strategic support to help you realise the full value of your entitlement.

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What is a Compulsory Purchase Order?

A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) may be issued by Central Government, Local Government, or other organisations that hold statutory powers to acquire property compulsorily.

To exercise these powers, the acquiring authority must satisfy strict criteria set out in legislation. In particular, they must demonstrate that the acquisition is clearly in the public interest.

The authority is encouraged to negotiate and liaise directly with the property owner in the first instance, seeking to reach a voluntary agreement wherever possible. Only when negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached will the authority be permitted to proceed with a Compulsory Purchase Order.