by Sarah Bott | Aug 25, 2021 | Free Advice, Property
Japanese Knotweed has been back in the media lately. An invasive plant notoriously difficult to get rid of. It was originally introduced into the UK by the Victorians as an ornamental plant. It was then used to strengthen structures such as railway embankments and...
by PGM Solicitors | Sep 4, 2018 | Legal, Property, Property Conveyancing
Building land is at a premium. Developers are, therefore, turning to sites which have been previously used for other purposes. Some of these have a legacy infestation of the dreaded Japanese Knotweed. This extremely invasive and hardy plant can cause serious damage to...
by PGM Solicitors | Sep 3, 2018 | Legal, Property, Property Conveyancing
Japanese Knotweed is a blight on many areas of the country. It is highly invasive and spreads via a complex root system which travels long distances underground. Recent research by Swansea University has shown that even after three years of optimal treatment it is...
by PGM Solicitors | Sep 3, 2018 | Legal, Property, Property Conveyancing
Japanese Knotweed has again been in the news recently. As usual it is not good news. For the benefit of the very few of you who may not know the background, Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant introduced into the UK. It is very common in many parts of the country,...
by PGM Solicitors | Jul 4, 2018 | Property, Property Conveyancing, Uncategorized
The effect of Japanese knotweed on property has been well documented over recent years with images of the plant growing through concrete foundations and destabilised buildings. Knotweed is a highly invasive and fast spreading weed. It is extremely difficult to...
