We offer impartial testimony and evidence for a range of disputes, including those related to land valuation and planning promotion agreements.

Expert Witness

Our team, with decades worth of experience, are able to incorporate concise expert witness reports and can act for either party within a dispute, or as a court-appointed Single Joint Expert.

Financial Viability Assessment

Our technical experts also offer comprehensive Financial Viability Assessments, including:

– Assisting in the promotion of sites for inclusion in the Local Plan.

– Formulating arguments for negotiating planning obligations, such as affordable housing requirements.

– Renegotiating existing planning obligations where necessary.

– Securing relief from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) obligations under exceptional circumstances.

Negotiation of Purchase Price

We may not have been involved in your planning promotion agreement from the beginning, but we can help you negotiate the purchase price. We analyse market conditions and property values to guide negotiations as well as analyse the terms of the option agreement to help you achieve the best possible value.

Negotiating Overage Terms

Overage negotiations involve agreeing terms where a seller of land or property receives additional payments from the buyer based on future increases in value, often triggered by events like planning permission or development. These agreements, also known as claw-back or uplift agreements, can be complex and require careful drafting to define the specific triggers, calculation methods, and duration of the overage period. The Strategic Land team at Berrys are experienced in both the negotiation of suitable terms for a new overage agreement, and the renegotiating of revised overage terms if required.

Get in Touch with Berrys

If you want to find out more about our strategic land services or how we can promote your site, speak to our team of experts today for tailored advice and support.

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