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Compulsory Acquisition for Land Owners and Tenants

17/07/2026

The first offer isn't always the right one.

In this road widening matter, our client received an initial settlement offer of $76,000. After engaging FM Legal, the final settlement came to $253,000.

Results vary depending on the circumstances of each case, but this is a good example of why it pays to get independent advice before accepting anything.

If your property is affected by road widening, find out what you may actually be entitled to.

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14/07/2026

In a partial acquisition, the government doesn't just take a slice of your land. It can significantly affect the value of what's left.

Most landowners don't realise that the biggest gap between the government's offer and a fair outcome isn't usually about the land taken. It's about the impact on the remaining property. That gap can be substantial, with government offers sometimes a fraction of what a private valuer assesses.

Watch the video to understand why partial acquisitions are often more complex than they appear. 👉

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08/07/2026

If Transport for NSW is widening a road near your property, you are entitled to compensation — and it's likely more than the first offer suggests.

Under the Just Terms Compensation Act 1991, you're entitled to the full market value of the land being acquired, compensation for the impact on your remaining property, and your reasonable legal and valuation fees paid on top of that.

The key is not accepting the first number. Watch the video to understand what you should be claiming. 👉

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03/07/2026

When it comes to compulsory acquisition, the value of your land isn't just about what's on it today. It's about what it could be used for.

The question valuers ask is: what is the highest and best use of this property? The answer can be the difference between a simple residential valuation and one that accounts for townhouses, high-rise development, or enterprise zoning.

In many cases, the town planner's evidence is even more important than the valuer's. Watch the video to understand why. 👉

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01/07/2026

Did you know that property valuation in a compulsory acquisition case is nothing like a standard bank valuation?

It's a specialist process. Valuers inspect the property, assess comparable sales, and their work continues in an ongoing cycle until a market value is agreed or the property is formally taken. The gap between what most people expect and what's actually involved can be significant.

Watch the video to understand what the process really looks like. 👉

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24/06/2026

Applying for hardship isn't as simple as asking the government to buy your property early.

You need to prove you can't sell at fair market value, show an urgent reason to sell, gather supporting evidence, and navigate a process with strict timeframes. Get it wrong, and your application can be rejected.

Watch the video to see why expert guidance makes all the difference. 👉

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20/06/2026

The $500 million Princes Highway upgrade between Jervis Bay Road and Hawken Road near Tomerong is now on public exhibition.

If you own property in this area, now is the time to understand how the project may affect you and what your rights are as a landowner.

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12/06/2026

Did you know you don't have to wait for the government to come to you?

If your property is marked for future acquisition and you need to sell now, a hardship application under the Just Terms Compensation Act 1991 may allow you to compel an early acquisition at fair market value.

Watch the full video to learn how it works: https://www.fmlegal.com.au/compulsory-acquisition-videos/

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10/06/2026

Are you a landowner near Tomerong affected by the Princes Highway upgrade?

Transport for NSW has been contacting affected landowners as part of a $500 million upgrade of a 6.5 km stretch of the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Hawken Road. If your property is one of those identified for full or partial acquisition, you are entitled to compensation under the Just Terms Compensation Act 1991.

Early advice matters. Swipe through to understand what the project involves and what your rights are. 👉

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27/05/2026

Yes, you can negotiate with Transport for NSW directly. But should you do it alone?

The acquiring authority comes to the table with experienced valuers and legal representation. As a landowner, you're entitled to independent advice too, and there are entitlements beyond the land value that are easy to miss if you don't know what to look for.

Swipe through to see what you may not know to claim. 👉

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