An Acquiring Authority can compel the purchase of land or property in various situations, typically under legal powers granted by legislation. For instance, if a new motorway is planned to pass through private land and the owner refuses to sell, the authority can force the sale.

This ADR service cannot be used to prevent or overturn the issuing of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO). Its purpose is to swiftly and cost-effectively resolve disputes arising between Acquiring Authorities and claimants during the compulsory acquisition of land or property. It helps settle issues like the property’s value, the costs of acquiring and moving to a new property, and additional payments such as professional advice on compensation.

“The RICS ADR scheme offers a swift, cost effective and non-contentious means of resolving even the most complex compulsory purchase compensation disputes. Panel members are experts in this very specialist area with broad and in-depth experience of all its complexities and can help participants to reach a resolution either by way of mediation or expert determination.”

Meyric Lewis KC

FTB Chambers

“Whether its independent evaluation or determination, the RICS ADR options for compulsory purchase disputes provide acquiring authorities and claimants with a cost effective and swift alternative to pursuing a case through the Tribunal or Courts.”

Jeremy Zeid FRICS

Whirledge & Nott

Further information on this service including fees can be found in the User guide available here.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Dispute Resolution Service are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).