Guidance
Read our Japanese Knotweed advice based around questions that we are frequently asked by our clients, answered by our Japanese Knotweed specialists.
Legal guidance
Who is liable when Japanese Knotweed spreads from someone else’s land? And how to make a
Why is Japanese knotweed a Problem?
View our new infographic for all you need to know about dealing with Japanese Knotweed.

Can I get a mortgage with Japanese Knotweed present?
Selling a house may be challenging if Japanese knotweed is positively identified on or near your property. This is a result of the challenges posed

Japanese Knotweed in neighbours garden – What can you do?
Dealing with knotweed infestations on your own property can be a time-consuming and tiring task, but thankfully, is still a matter within your control. Noticing

Do surveyors check for Japanese Knotweed?
Unfortunately for those looking to buy or sell a property, Japanese knotweed is a key issue considered by mortgage lenders during their surveys when valuing properties.

Why Is Japanese Knotweed A Problem?
Why Is Japanese Knotweed A Problem? An Estimated £166m damage to the British Economy There may be one infestation every 10sqm in the UK Listed

How much does Japanese Knotweed devalue property?
There is a reason the words “Japanese knotweed” often strike fear into the minds of property owners and potential buyers across the country. Japanese knotweed

Is it illegal to sell a house with Japanese Knotweed?
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that was first brought to England in the 1850s. 170 years later, it still creates problems for UK homeowners.

A new RICS Japanese Knotweed Guidance note has been published in the UK
The RICS Information Paper 2012 “Japanese knotweed and residential property” was originally introduced with the aim of helping residential surveyors understand the implications of a Japanese knotweed

The 5 most common invasive and destructive plants in the UK – TP Knotweed’s guide
A list of the 5 most invasive and destructive plants in the UK, and some useful identification traits to consider. The 5 most common invasive

10 Interesting Japanese knotweed Facts
In this article we will walk you through 10 of the most interesting Japanese knotweed facts. Have you ever wondered how these non-native weeds came to thrive in the UK? Or felt confused about your legal responsibility regarding the plant?
