RICS Guidance

Is it illegal to sell a house with 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. It is particularly a threat to properties, as the plant’s uncontrollable growth and hardy nature allow it to thrive anywhere from cracks in concrete to bricks and pipes, causing immense …

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2022 RICS guidance

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 infestation on or near a dwelling, when undertaking surveys and valuations of residential property in the UK.   The original information paper was created with input from industry professionals and …

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