Wakeley and another v London Fire and Civil Defence Authority
Language: English Series: Rating & Valuation Reporter ; [1996] 36 RVR 165-180(16)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: LT 2 April 1996. The claimants sought compensation for the effects of a new fire station upon the values of their homes. Through use of indices and comparison of sale prices of nearby houses they claimed diminution in value of 33%. The defendants claimed noise control measures in place and that the claimant`s use of indices did not account for local market conditions or property types. There was therefore no evidence of diminution in value. "Held" compensation payable at £24,000 for first claimant and £12,500 for the second.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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LT 2 April 1996. The claimants sought compensation for the effects of a new fire station upon the values of their homes. Through use of indices and comparison of sale prices of nearby houses they claimed diminution in value of 33%. The defendants claimed noise control measures in place and that the claimant`s use of indices did not account for local market conditions or property types. There was therefore no evidence of diminution in value. "Held" compensation payable at £24,000 for first claimant and £12,500 for the second.