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Getting a mortgage with JApanese Knotweed Can you get a mortgage with Japanese Knotweed? Having Japanese Knotweed on your property can make selling a house a difficult. This is due to the difficulties presented by Japanese knotweed law, which has led to mortgage lenders taking caution when dealing with homes affected by Japanese Knotweed. However we are here to help,

Updates to ta6 form Updates to TA6 form, have been released by the Law Society were realised in March 2024. Making it clearer about the risks posed to the property by Japanese Knotweed. From the 25th of June the updated version must be used. CLS have warned if the vendor fails to properly identify the risks it could lead to more

Updates to ta6 form Updates to TA6 form, have been released by the Law Society were realised in March 2024. Making it clearer about the risks posed to the property by Japanese Knotweed. From the 25th of June the updated version must be used. CLS have warned if the vendor fails to properly identify the risks it could lead to more

Fly Tipping Japanese Knotweed People fly-tipping Japanese Knotweed is becoming an increasing problem in the UK.  What is Fly-Tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste on public or private land. Which often includes materials such as soil, rubble and plant cuttings. Therefore, if plant materials is present in the waste, it can quickly establish itself in the new location.

the impact of japanese knotweed on social housing So, what is the impact of Japanese Knotweed on social housing? Japanese Knotweed has been a topic of concern for housing associations across the UK for a number of years. It was brought to the UK in the 19th century and it’s fast-growing nature and ease of cultivation made it a popular plant.

Five interesting facts about Japanese Knotweed Although Japanese Knotweed is highly invasive, growing quickly and dominating any natural environment that it’s found in, it also has a number of features that are rarely spoken about. Check out 5 interesting facts about Japanese knotweed below! 5 interesting facts about japanese knotweed: 1. Japanese Knotweed is Edible. The hollow green stems of Japanese Knotweed

Bamboo – What you need to know Often planted in gardens due to its ornamental appearance and its ability to provide an effective privacy screen, bamboo can become a highly invasive weed and can be difficult to get rid of.   In a similar way to Japanese knotweed, Bamboo has been known to break through buildings and structures, and ruin

Japanese Knotweed on ta6 form Are you unsure about what to put on your TA6 form when it comes to Japanese Knotweed? TA6 Form TA6 Form Are you looking to sell your property? When looking to sell your property, even if you believe there is no Japanese Knotweed, it is important to have a survey carrier out. On the TA6, property

Root barriers and Japanese Knotweed? When it comes to Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed, they have their place however as seen below they aren’t always the solution… Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Case Study: We surveyed this site where Japanese Knotweed was growing on both sides of the fence. It had previously been excavated by