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A fairer compulsory purchase and compensation system?

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Published on: 13 April 2016
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What are the aims of the consultation proposals?
  • What are the key measures proposed?
  • Making the system clearer
  • Fairer for claimants
  • Fairer for acquiring authorities
  • Faster
  • How will the proposals affect developers?
  • How will the proposals affect acquiring authorities?
  • How do the proposals fit with other proposed reforms, and what other areas remain for reform?

Article summary

Property analysis: What’s the future for the compulsory purchase system? Neil King QC of Landmark Chambers, comments on proposals to make it fairer and clearer for all parties, and highlights further areas for potential reform.

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