Is Japanese knotweed a deal breaker?
How do I get a mortgage on a home with Japanese knotweed? A mortgage lender will be wary about lending money to buy a home where Japanese knotweed is growing, but it’s not a deal breaker.
Should I worry about Japanese knotweed?
Japanese knotweed is known to cause structural damage to houses. The plant damages buildings through its underground root (rhizome) system that can weaken housing foundations and grow through walls, drains and flood defences.
What happens if you have Japanese knotweed?
Report flytipping of Japanese knotweed by calling the Environment Agency on their 24-hour freephone number (0800 80 70 60). Flytipping any material that contains Japanese knotweed is a criminal offence that can be punishable with up to 2 years imprisonment and an unlimited fine on indictment.
Can you get indemnity insurance for Japanese knotweed?
Japanese Knotweed Indemnity Insurance is now available for those properties not known to be affected to provide protection against the future infestation of Japanese knotweed anywhere on the property, and covers: Cost of survey/report by a specialist company.
Can I sell my house if I have Japanese knotweed?
Can you sell a property with Japanese knotweed? You can sell a property with Japanese knotweed, however, you may need to take some extra measures to ensure that potential buyers feel comfortable purchasing the house and confident that they will be able to secure a mortgage from their bank.
What can I do if my Neighbour has knotweed?
If your neighbour has Japanese knotweed, then you should tell them as soon as possible. If they do not arrange to have the Japanese knotweed treated and allow the Japanese knotweed to spread to your land, then you may able to bring a claim against them.
How do I know if my house has Japanese knotweed?
When looking for signs of this plant, check for the following characteristics such as:
- Zig zag stems.
- Lush green colour leaves.
- Shield shaped leaves with a flat base.
- Bamboo style stems.
- Red tinged shoots.
- Found in dense clumps.
- In July it will sprout clusters of white flowers.
Where is Japanese knotweed found in the UK?
Japanese knotweed – one of the UK’s most pernicious weeds – reproduces and spreads throughout Britain via knotweed, contaminated soil and rhizome fragments. Since 1850, knotweed has spread across Great Britain with areas of high concentration found in Bristol, Nottingham, Rotherham and Glasgow.