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Since we moved here we've had several letters from law firms telling us that we may be eligible for compensation as we had a high voltage cable crossing the bottom of our garden. I've always binned them. Then some time last year, I thought why the hell not? So I replied.

Had a phone call yesterday telling me that we were eligible for a payment of over £4500! The law firm takes 20% but that really is free money!
 
jerry12953 said:
Since we moved here we've had several letters from law firms telling us that we may be eligible for compensation as we had a high voltage cable crossing the bottom of our garden. I've always binned them. Then some time last year, I thought why the hell not? So I replied.

Had a phone call yesterday telling me that we were eligible for a payment of over £4500! The law firm takes 20% but that really is free money!
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On the surmise that you didn't 'sign-up' to their service.......is there likely a way to make the claim though a truly free of charge route???

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I found these two places worth a read...

forums.moneysavingexpert.com

Compensation for cables beneath your home - Page 2

Hi OP Who is the company that is offering this deal? Thanks
forums.moneysavingexpert.com forums.moneysavingexpert.com

Possibly here a good starting point to learn about it

Frequently asked questions | National Grid

www.nationalgrid.com www.nationalgrid.com
 
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We've had quite a few 'wayleave' claim letters over the years. I've always binned them because I don't want to take money out of systems we all pay into.
 
The wayleave over our house is £12 a year.

We just stick it in our "charity pot".
 
The in-laws were getting £12 per year at their old property for a telegraph pole on the edge of their land, and yes it did supply their property as well as others.
 
My neighbour gets £2 a year for something! IIRC I persuaded him to go for the lump sum. It's possible that the compensation depends on what the cable is. I think ours is 11,000 volts. Maybe a telephone line is cheaper...

I got the offer letter today and there's still some burocracy to go through before the cash arrives, which could take up to 12 months. I will (of course) be giving some of the cash to charity!
 
There's an unauthorised 11k line in your garden? You don't need a lawyer, you need insulated bolt cutters :)

Have you seen the price of copper?
 
There's another way of looking at this. At some stage in the past the electric company put up a high voltage cable across the bottom of our garden without asking permission from the (previous) landowner. No mention anywhere of even a token £2 a year payment for the privelege. They've got what's coming to them really.
 
jerry12953 said:
There's another way of looking at this.
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I think that there's only one way of looking at anything involving the law and that's what the judiciary decide.
 
Box Brownie said:
On the surmise that you didn't 'sign-up' to their service.......is there likely a way to make the claim though a truly free of charge route???

Edit
I found these two places worth a read...

forums.moneysavingexpert.com

Compensation for cables beneath your home - Page 2

Hi OP Who is the company that is offering this deal? Thanks
forums.moneysavingexpert.com forums.moneysavingexpert.com
Possibly here a good starting point to learn about it

I always thought these emails were a scam, but your story makes me think. It's pretty funny, like you tried something new and it paid off. I recently started using this app and it's a fun little way to pass the time and relax. Anyway, back to your winnings, even after a 20% cut, that's still a huge amount for something you would ignore.
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Thanks for sharing! That forum thread looks helpful. It might be worth contacting Citizens Advice, too, for a truly free claim route!
 
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