Resumption Experts TAS assists property owners affected by compulsory acquisition throughout Tasmanian urban and regional areas.
What Is Compulsory Acquisition?
When land is acquired for infrastructure or public purposes in Tasmania, property owners are entitled to compensation under the Land Acquisition Act 1993 (TAS).
Under Tasmanian law, property owners may be entitled to compensation including market value, special value, severance, disturbance and relocation costs, loss attributable to the acquisition, and reasonable legal, valuation and professional fees.
How to get help
Compulsory acquisition can be complex and disruptive. To ensure you receive fair compensation and all entitlements available under Tasmanian law, obtaining advice early is critical.
We provide expert property resumption advice and independent valuation services. Early representation - particularly at the Notice of Intention to Acquire stage - can materially influence the final outcome. Compensation outcomes depend on how the claim is prepared, supported by valuation evidence and negotiated with the acquiring authority.
If you have received a Notice of Intention to Acquire or believe your property may be affected by a current Tasmanian infrastructure or public works project, early advice is essential.
Contact Resumption Experts Tasmania for a confidential discussion about your situation.
Major TAS projects involving land acquisition
Land acquisitions in Tasmania commonly arise in connection with road upgrades, bridge works, utilities infrastructure and urban redevelopment projects.
Property owners may be impacted by acquisitions associated with:
Road & Transport Infrastructure
- Midland Highway upgrades
- Bridgewater Bridge replacement project
- Bass Highway upgrades
- Tasman Highway improvements
Regional & Freight Infrastructure
These projects are delivered by authorities including the Tasmanian Department of State Growth, local councils and state agencies. Each authority follows statutory acquisition procedures under Tasmanian legislation.
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