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As we approach Spring, we are seeing a huge increase in enquiries about Japanese knotweed! Make sure that you know all the signs you need to look out for that may indicate that you have Japanese knotweed on your property. Here is what you should be looking for:
Nobody wants to find Japanese knotweed on their property, due to the many complications and costs it can cause. However, it is much better to be aware that you have it than to be surprised by it at an inconvenient, later date (e.g., when you are trying to sell your home).
Many become concerned when they learn there is Japanese knotweed present on their property as they wonder whether it will affect their mortgage. But will it?
You may be tempted to try and clear Japanese knotweed yourself and hope that the problem will go away, or that other plants will stop the knotweed from growing back. This is not the case.
While each insurance policy is different, most buildings insurance policies exclude damage caused by Japanese knotweed.