Japanese knotweed – will this grow in the form of a claim against you?
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species in the UK. Sellers are obligated to raise the presence of it during the conveyancing process.
House sellers are facing testing questions
Springtime is traditionally the busiest time for the property market, but with a knotty problem affecting more homes than ever, it’s worth doing some horticultural homework before you start, whether you’re buying or selling. Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive, aggressive and destructive plant, able to grow as high as four metres in just a few months and with roots that can spread seven metres. It’s non-native with no natural predators, and is able to cause significant structural damage, growing through asphalt and other hard surfaces, often compromising building structures…