Himalayan balsam Originally introduced by Victorian gardeners in 1839, Himalayan Balsam is now one of the most invasive species in the UK. It is known to be the largest annual plant in Britain, and you are likely to see it growing along riverbanks and streams due to the rate at which it has spread. How is it that such an […]
Book Now for our Japanese Knotweed CPD Course What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese knotweed is a fast-growing, invasive weed, it is rapidly becoming one of Britain’s most invasive weeds. Japanese knotweed can remain dormant for over twenty years, but once it begins to grow, it can spread at a length of 1.2 metres per month and up to a […]
japanese knotweed spring identification Japanese knotweed Spring Growth While typically a lot of us will be happy to have seen the back end of it, those of us who have a Japanese knotweed infestation on their premises will have a feeling of dread when they see the tell-tale red shoots coming back up. Around this time of year, you can […]
Property Owner Fined £18K For Not Remediating Japanese Knotweed Not remediating Japanese Knotweed when growing on a property based in Bristol has been the cause of a property firm being indicted with a hefty fine. The Japanese Knotweed affected 7 properties and Bristol City Council prosecuted MB Estate Limited which owned the offending property for not remediating Japanese Knotweed. The […]
What the Waistell vs Network Rail case means for you… We have all heard about the landmark Japanese Knotweed case of Mr Waistell v Network Rail, but what exactly was the precedent which was set following the hearing? Japanese Knotweed was typically used by Network Rail to stabilise railway embankments in the past, and due to this, most railways in […]
Japanese Knotweed Vs Property… Japanese knotweed is known for causing damage to properties, but just how much? Property Damage The advise to Landlords is to familiarise themselves with the dangers of the troublesome weed. Japanese Knotweed affects around 5% of all properties in the UK. It has the potential to cause structural damage to buildings and walls. This means around […]
How to Identify Japanese Knotweed in the Winter Japanese knotweed looks very different depending on the time of year. While it is far more visible in spring and summer, winter can still provide clear signs of its presence if you know what to look for. Understanding how to identify Japanese knotweed in winter is particularly important, as the plant becomes […]
Interview with The Buying Property Company We sat down with Mia from The Property Buying Company to discuss Japanese Knotweed and the impact it has had on their business. We asked Mia, what does your company do? MIA: “We are property buying specialists, with many years’ experience within the property industry. We buy any property, in any condition, nationwide. We don’t […]
Japanese Knotweed Misconceptions Lhe internet is filled with masses of information regarding Japanese Knotweed, and some of it can be particularly frightening. We receive dozens of phone calls every day, and many people as us to debunk myths that they have read online. Here are some of the most common, and why they are incorrect. “You kill Japanese Knotweed by […]
japanese knotweed information for property developers If you work in the property sector, then you are probably already aware of Japanese Knotweed and the complications it can cause for a development project. Here is more information for property developers in regards to Japanese Knotweed. Information for property developers An infestation of Japanese Knotweed can be an extremely costly issue if […]