Industry leaders in Compulsory Purchase, representing property owners and acquiring authorities.

The GFW team have an unparalleled knowledge and expertise in providing professional services and advice in relation to Compulsory Purchase and Compensation matters. Our multi-disciplinary team can holistically pull together all of the complex issues surrounding compulsory purchase and deliver sound, strategic advice to protect and promote property interests.

We act for landowners, business owners and acquiring authorities with a track record of being robust, fighting the corner for landowners and business owners affected by Compulsory Purchase legislation, and demonstrating a pragmatic approach when acting for acquiring authorities in delivering schemes in achieving often time critical objectives.

Being able to draw upon a wide range of technical disciplines (such as planning and energy) within all sectors, GFW provide effective advice on Compulsory Purchase Orders and Development Consent Orders in both urban and rural environments as well as advising on other secondary statutory undertakers powers in relation to infrastructure (water, electricity, gas and telecoms) under the relevant Acts.

Our services and activities include:

Representation and negotiation
Early strategic advice on preparing for implementation of schemes
Use of GIS technology in referencing and to provide clarity in complex scenarios
Representation at consultation stages and at inquiry stage
Analysis and identification of key issues affecting our clients
Proactive advice on steps to be taken to protect property interest and business
Sound valuation advice on complex property interests including development value, hope value, and alternative use
Formulation of claims and promotion of cases in respect of diminution of value, blight, severance and injurious affection as well as disturbance and business losses
Planning advice in respect of alternative use value and Certificates of Appropriate Alternative Development (CAADs)
Advice on mitigation strategies and Betterment
Effective liaison with and appointment of legal input
Credible Expert Witness representation at Tribunal, High Court and Public Inquiries

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Our team of Compulsory Purchase experts

With over 30 years’ experience within rural surveying Robyn has developed knowledge and expertise in the valuation and strategic management of rural property and business assets, taxation planning, dispute resolution and planning & development as well as compulsory purchase, landlord & tenant matters and estate & property management. Approachable and able to create additional value, Robyn establishes long term business relationships and delivers a first class service.

Robyn Peat Chairman

0333 920 2220 Ext 3207 / 07860 487038 robynpeat@georgefwhite.co.uk

Andrew oversees the professional valuation team and has a reputation for handling the most difficult and challenging valuation assignments. Andrew sat on the RICS Valuation Standards board for 11 years and is regularly appointed as an expert witness. Lead in providing strategy for protecting property interests under the shadow of compulsory purchase, formulation of effective claims and mitigation, track record of being lead Expert in valuation matters following Compulsory Purchase proceedings referred to Upper Tribunal. Andrew is also an Agricultural Mortgage Company appointed agent.

Andrew Entwistle Partner

0333 920 2220 Ext 2267 / 07977 518156 andrewentwistle@georgefwhite.co.uk

James' expertise in carrying out valuation work involving all types of commercial, residential, development and rural properties sees him undertake instructions for a wide range of clients across the Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Teesside and County Durham regions. James also plays a key role for clients in negotiating and advising on rent reviews and other related Landlord and Tenant matters. Allied to this is an increasing involvement in negotiating lease terms on behalf of property owners with network operators in relation to telecommunications mast equipment.

James Carruthers Partner

0333 920 2220 Ext 3225 / 07834 321481 jamescarruthers@georgefwhite.co.uk

Alastair is based within our Yorkshire team and works with a wide variety of clients across the agricultural sector. Liaising with Utility companies on behalf of our clients, Alastair obtains favourable compensation for our clients following new easements and other repair works.

Alastair Lumsden Senior Rural Surveyor

0333 920 2220 Ext 4215/ 07799 462149 alastairlumsden@georgefwhite.co.uk

Helen works within the Rural team, based in the Barnard Castle office. A Chartered Rural Surveyor and a Registered Valuer her core work includes providing valuations for a range of purposes, as well as providing advice in respect of compulsory purchase matters. Helen also provides advice in respect of landlord and tenant matters, including telecom negotiations.

Helen Bell Senior Rural Surveyor

0333 920 2220 Ext 2304 / 07590 230510 helenbell@georgefwhite.co.uk

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