Japanese knotweed can easily be confused with other similar plants at first glance, such as Himalayan knotweed, Russian Vine and Bindweed. Its aggressive growing ability can lead to costly damage to property and infrastructure.
While weeds are known to grow where they are not welcome, most can easily be removed. Young Japanese knotweed shoots, on the other hand, require more intensive removal in order to be removed effectively.
The first step to dealing with knotweed is knowing if your property has it. In this article, we will go over the top 10 hotspots for Japanese knotweed in the UK, and tips on dealing with it if you do find it.
The TA6 form, also known as a “Sellers Property Information Form” is populated by the seller, and given to the buyer during the sale of a property. In February 2020, the question about Japanese knotweed on the TA6 form was revised. Here we will examine the change to the TA6 form and how it affects …
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Recently I read an article published by the BBC with the title ‘knotweed cannot be eradicated, Swansea Uni trial shows’. I nearly fell off my chair at the thought of having to tell the owners of the 5,000+ sites we are remediating and treating that we can’t solve their Japanese knotweed problems. The construction companies …
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There are many plant species in the UK that are harmful to humans and animals, although not being poisonous, Japanese knotweed can cause house and building damage. Japanese knotweed and other fast-growing invasive species cause numerous problems. Many of these are harmful to humans and animals, but even non-poisonous plants can cause damage and be …
This is a guest blog by Zak Arden, surveybooker.com Buyer beware! When you purchase a property in the UK, you do so under the principle of caveat emptor – Latin for “Let the buyer beware”. As the buyer, it is solely your responsibility to complete any required due diligence on the property and surrounding area. …
Why are invasive species such a threat? Find out what makes invasive species such a problem and what to do about them. An invasive species is an imported variety of animal or plant which, once it’s been moved away from its own native area, finds the environment of its new home much more conducive to …
Japanese knotweed and selling property don’t sit comfortably together. knotweed causes damage to buildings and significant complications for house values, mortgages, and sales. Find out more. Property prices in the UK have always varied widely, and the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) prove to be no exception. In July 2015, the …
knotweed can cause extensive complications for development sites. Find out how knotweed can impact large property developments and what you should do about it. knotweed is extremely active during spring and summer, when it can grow at rates of a foot per week. Its root network can extend to ten feet underground and withstand temperatures as …
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