27/10/2026
East West Rail: Could You Make Them Buy Your Home Early?
Imagine wanting to sell your home, only to discover that potential buyers are being put off by a proposed railway.
For some homeowners affected by East West Rail, this could be a very real concern.
But did you know that you may not have to wait for compulsory purchase powers to be granted before selling your property?
East West Rail operates a Need to Sell Scheme, designed to help qualifying homeowners who have a compelling reason to move but are struggling to sell because of the railway proposals.
You may be eligible if:
🏡 Your property is affected by the East West Rail proposals.
💷 You’re struggling to sell at its unaffected market value.
📦 You have a compelling reason to move, such as work, health, financial or family circumstances.
There may also be separate rights under statutory blight provisions, which could allow qualifying homeowners to require early purchase.
At Olden Property, we provide independent Chartered Surveying advice on compulsory purchase, property blight and compensation.
We’ve written a new blog explaining how the Need to Sell Scheme works, who may qualify and what homeowners should consider before applying.
📖 Read our latest blog: East West Rail: Can You Make Them Buy Your Home Early?
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If you’re concerned about how East West Rail could affect your property, we’re here to help.