Residential property guides

This RICS guide explains the basic legal and practical issues involved in Compulsory purchase: 

• How RICS can help you
• What compensation is available and how do I claim it?
• What are compulsory purchase and statutory rights?
• Complusory purchase: free 30 minute helpline
• What to do if you're served with a Notice    

Complusory purchase is where the government, local council or utility company has the legal right to buy or take rights over your private property, if it falls within a public or private construction project (e.g. airport expansions, housing developments, sewer, water or gas pipe schemes, and rail or road building projects).

RICS Compulsory Purchase helpline

The helpline will put you in touch with an experienced, local RICS member who will provide you with up to 30 minutes free advice.

t +44 (0)870 333 1600

The advantages of using an RICS member are:

• They give you clear, impartial and expert advice
• They act in your interest
• They are tightly regulated and have strict codes of conduct to protect you - including proper insurance
• RICS members have to update their skills and knowledge throughout their careers, so you can rely on their expertise
• You are further protected by a complaints service

For more information

For an unrivalled selection of the latest books covering property, construction and land issues please visit www.ricsbooks.com.

• Find a Surveyor

If you have read the guide and want to find independent, impartial advice from a qualified professional with good local knowledge, contact us.

t +44 (0) 870 333 1600
e contactrics@rics.org