For obvious reasons, the electricity companies have chosen not to inform people.
2. I bought the house knowing the electricity lines were there, why do I have a claim?
Under present legislation, it does not matter when the property was bought. If you meet the three criteria listed in the "Can I get compensation?" section, you are eligible for a claim regardless of when you bought the property..
3. What is the level of compensation?
Anything from 1% up to 25% of the value of your property. In extreme cases this can be more.
4. Will it cost me anything to employ PCC to investigate any potential claim that I might have?
No, PCC will assess your eligibility for free.
5. How long will the claim take?
There is no defined timescale. It is a lengthy process and could take as little as 6 months or significantly more than 12 months.
6. What do I have to pay if I am successful in my claim?
PCC's fee is charged at 20% of the settlement it achieves for you. VAT is also payable on our fee. You are not liable to PCC's fees until you have physically received the compensation payment from the electricity company.
7. What happens if I move house during the claim process?
Whoever owns the property when the claim completes will receive the compensation payout, i.e. if you move during a claim, the case will be offered to the new owners.
8. I already receive a monthly/annual wayleave payment
You are still entitled to a one off compensation payment.
9. Can I get the line removed?
Highly unlikely. it may be possible if the line is dead and not supplying electricity.
10. How do I find out if a wayleave is in place already?
We’ll do that for you early on in the process.