Aysin Behchet v London Borough of Southwark

Aysin Behchet v London Borough of Southwark

The open market value of the property at the vesting date was determined at £800,000 based on credible agent evidence, with basic loss payment calculated at £60,000, re-investment costs allowed at £13,740.75, legal fees allowed at £2,012.50, valuation fees at £1,437.50, and pre-reference costs disallowed due to insufficient evidence. The acquiring authority is to pay the claimant's costs of the reference.

Parties
Claimant: Aysin Behchet; Acquiring Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Compulsory Purchase Compensation Reference / Final Determination
Outcome
Compensation determined for claimant; acquiring authority to pay claimant's costs of reference.
Legal Topics
Compulsory Purchase, Valuation, Compensation, Basic Loss Payment, Re Investment Costs, Legal Fees, Statutory Interest, Costs Assessment
Property Law Compulsory Acquisition Land Compensation Compulsory Purchase Valuation Compensation Basic Loss Payment Re Investment Costs +3 more

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Parties

Aysin Behchet

Claimant

London Borough of Southwark

Acquiring Authority

Procedural Posture

Compulsory Purchase Compensation Reference / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Determination of compensation payable for compulsory acquisition of property
  2. 2 Assessment of open market value of the property
  3. 3 Calculation of basic loss payment

Ratio Decidendi

The open market value of the property at the vesting date was determined at £800,000 based on credible agent evidence, with basic loss payment calculated at £60,000, re-investment costs allowed at £13,740.75, legal fees allowed at £2,012.50, valuation fees at £1,437.50, and pre-reference costs disallowed due to insufficient evidence. The acquiring authority is to pay the claimant's costs of the reference.

Court Disposition

Compensation determined for claimant; acquiring authority to pay claimant's costs of reference.

Orders

  • Market value determined at £800,000
  • Basic loss payment allowed at £60,000