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Compulsory Purchase

‘Compulsory purchase’ is where the state or a public body is allowed to take your property (this means land and/or buildings) by right where it is needed in the public interest.
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  • RICS Consumer Guide: Compulsory Purchase

    RICS Consumer Guide: Compulsory Purchase

    ‘Compulsory purchase’ is where the state or a public…

     Compulsory Purchase

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