What can the Part 1 assistant help with?

It answers questions about Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 in plain English — eligibility, the seven physical factors, the claim window, evidence and how fees are paid — grounded in the legislation and our guides.

Is the assistant legal advice?

No. It gives general information to help you understand the process. Advice on your own claim comes from the Chartered Surveyor who reviews your property and dates.

Does using the assistant cost anything?

No. It is free to use, as is the initial claim assessment, and professional fees on a successful claim are recovered from the acquiring authority.

AI assistant

Ask our AI assistant about your claim

Our AI assistant answers questions about Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 — what counts as a qualifying interest, which physical factors are claimable, when your claim window opens and closes, and how professional fees are recovered from the acquiring authority. Answers are AI-generated guidance, not formal advice; a chartered surveyor will confirm anything that matters.

Part 1 Claims AI assistant

AI guidance on eligibility, the seven factors and fees

Ask anything about Part 1 claims.

Noise, vibration, fumes or lighting from a new road, railway or airport can depreciate your property. I can explain how a claim works — and remember, the acquiring authority pays our professional fees under Ryde’s Scale.

General guidance only, not legal advice. Your chat is stored only in this browser.

Next step

Run the eligibility check

Confirm the dates and see whether you are inside the claim window.

Speak to a surveyor

Free assessment

No win, no fee — the authority pays our fees under Ryde’s Scale.

Common questions

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