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 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 […]
Buying a house with japanese knotweed Buying a house with japanese Knotweed?- here is what you need to know! “Indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant.” – The Environment Agency This is why it is so important for you to understand your legal rights. You also need to understand your options prior to buying a property infected by […]
CAN I CLAIM WITH JAPANESE KNOTWEED? Have you found Japanese knotweed on your property? Not sure if you are able to make a claim with Japanese knotweed? Who is legally responsible? Making a claim will depend on your personal situation and can vary from situation to situation. Have you recently purchased a property that has Japanese knotweed which the owner […]
UK LAW AND JAPANESE KNOTWEED It almost seems ridiculous talking about a weed, in relation to fines and prison sentences! Yet the damage Japanese knotweed can cause, and the financial costs are so significant. That there are several pieces of legislation dedicated to this pernicious weed. This article discusses the UK Law and Japanese Knotweed… Why Do We Need Laws […]
Japanese knotweed damage Often referred to as the UK’s most destructive weed. Yes, Japanese Knotweed can in fact cause serious damage to your property. It can grow through tarmac, find its way through brick, crack through your tiles and even end up in your house! So, read more if you believe to have Japanese knotweed damage… What Damage can Japanese […]
Identifying Japanese Knotweed in Spring? With 1.25 million properties effected by Japanese Knotweed in the UK and average devaluations being £23,530 this is a serious problem! Would you know how to identify Japanese knotweed in Spring? The first way to deal with any problem is to be able to identify it. As with many plants, Japanese knotweed looks different […]
Selling A House With Japanese Knotweed? Trying to sell your house can be complicated and stressful. But what if your surveyor concludes that you’re selling a house with Japanese knotweed is growing in your garden? After this, you may face a whole world of problems that you probably hadn’t anticipated. The biggest problem being that potential buyers may argue your […]
Japanese Knotweed Excavation In Derbyshire This week we’ve been in Derbyshire, supervising the excavation of Japanese knotweed. Read more about our Japanese knotweed excavation in Derbyshire! Japanese Knotweed Excavation In Derbyshire This stand of Japanese knotweed was very developed and we have estimated that the plant was over 20 years old! Usually for any excavation of Japanese knotweed we would […]
JAPANESE KNOTWEED – SPOT IT EARLY! Spring is the easiest and most affordable time of the year to treat Japanese knotweed. It is crucial that you know what signs to look out for to save you money. If they haven’t already, Japanese knotweed stems will soon begin sprouting, after lying dormant through the winter. Unfortunately, due to changing temperatures. Not […]