What should you do if you find Japanese Knotweed growing on your proprty? If you are looking to buy or sell a property, you will most likely have heard of Japanese Knotweed. Although it is not illegal to allow Japanese Knotweed growing on your property but it is illegal to allow it to spread – what is your responsibility when […]
What the Waistell vs Network Rail case means for you… We have all heard about the landmark Japanese Knotweed case of Mr Waistell v Network Rail, but what exactly was the precedent which was set following the hearing? Japanese Knotweed was typically used by Network Rail to stabilise railway embankments in the past, and due to this, most railways in […]
nEIGHBOURS WITH JAPANESE KNOTWEED – A GUIDE TO AVOID DISPUTES Your home is your castle and if you are particularly house proud, you will know that the outside of your home is just as important as the interior. So what should you do when you see neighbours with Japanese Knotweed? Here’s a step-by-step guide. Ideally, you will get in touch with […]
Japanese Knotweed Vs Property… Japanese knotweed is known for causing damage to properties, but just how much? Property Damage The advise to Landlords is to familiarise themselves with the dangers of the troublesome weed. Japanese Knotweed affects around 5% of all properties in the UK. It has the potential to cause structural damage to buildings and walls. This means around […]