Compulsory Acquisitions
the law
Legally, your property and associated land interests may be acquired by Commonwealth and State authorities for public interest purposes such as building new roads and public transport infrastructure amongst others.
Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW) the Valuer-General is obligated to assess your property based on its market value and any necessary ‘disturbance costs’ of relocating existing businesses on premises.
If unsatisfied with the offer provided, you have a right to appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW) the Valuer-General is obligated to assess your property based on its market value and any necessary ‘disturbance costs’ of relocating existing businesses on premises.
If unsatisfied with the offer provided, you have a right to appeal to the NSW Land and Environment Court.
what we do?
- Advise clients on their statutory rights.
- Facilitate the negotiation process with the relevant authorities to achieve the most fair settlement for you.
- We also represent clients in appeals to the NSW Land and Environment Court upon unsatisfactory negotiations.
- Utilise external expert assessors with proven results.