Is this Japanese Knotweed?

Is this japanese knotweed? There are many plants which can appear like Japanese Knotweed.  In fact, Japanese Knotweed is one of the most misidentified plants, which can lead to costly errors. Especially, for homeowners or mortgage advisors further down the line. So, have you seen a weed is your garden and thought ‘is this Japanese knotweed?’  While we would recommend […]

The Best Time To Treat Japanese Knotweed

When is the best time to treat Japanese knotweed? You may be wondering, when is the best time to treat Japanese Knotweed? Or, even how to treat Japanese knotweed? Carry on reading to find out: https://vimeo.com/452495327 When is the best time to treat japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed is similar to any other weed – it is best treated in the […]

Will My Surveyor Check For Japanese Knotweed?

Will My Surveyor Check For Japanese Knotweed? A property surveyor will check for any problems in the house, but will they check the garden? Will they check for Japanese knotweed? Certified Surveyors At different stages in your property’s development, you may have different surveyors visit your property. Japanese knotweed should be identified by a trained surveyor who has completed specialist […]

The Continuing Spread of Japanese Knotweed

The Continuing Spread of Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed was initially indigenous to Japan, China and Korea – it has now spread worldwide, and the World Conservation Union has list it as one of the world’s worst invasive species. Read on below on the spread of Japanese Knotweed worldwide! Europe Phillipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold, the physician and botanist, bought Japanese […]

Are You Selling Your House?

Are You Selling Your House? Are you selling your house? Japanese knotweed affects 1 in 20 properties in the UK. So, when The Law Society ask you to fill out the Ta6 form version 4 because you are selling your property be very careful about answering the question on Japanese knotweed! Selling Your House? Why? I here you ask, because […]

Rental Agreements and Japanese Knotweed

Rental Agreements And Japanese Knotweed When taking out a rental agreement, Japanese knotweed may be the last thing on your, or your landlord’s mind. You are excited about moving in and you agree the deposit. Then, you sign everything off and realise that you have a very broad clause in your tenancy agreement. Stating, you will take ‘reasonable care’ of […]