An investigation into the use of compulsory acquisitions by agreement

Compulsory purchase is a subject which, over the past decade, has received much attention, particularly with major infrastructure schemes such as the Channel Tunnel and the associated rail link. Examines an area of compulsory acquisition which has received scant attention; that of acquisitions by agreement. Outlines the research focusing mainly on public sector organizations. Outlines the legal and statutory background to acquisitions by agreement; and more importantly the reasons why an authority will choose to pursue the route of acquiring by agreement, as opposed to acquiring by compulsory purchase, particularly when both options are available. Also considers the advantages, and disadvantages, to both the acquiring authority and vendor in acquisitions by agreement.