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JAPANESE KNOTWEED A TRULY PERSISTENT PROBLEM

Following on from our earlier article. Who would have thought after all these years that Japanese Knotweed would still be having such an impact on the residential market place. 

There is still the fear factor where Japanese Knotweed is concerned. Low valuations, uncertainty with mortgages and lenders and mistrust with purchasers.  It is an issue which isn’t going away any time soon, this is why you should ensure that you take advise from a Japanese Knotweed Specialist.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/property/1115944/japanese-knotweed-reduces-value-property-on-the-market-sell-house-mortgage-video

2 YEARS AFTER THE LANDMARK COURT RULING AGAINST NETWORK RAIL

As many of you know in Sept 2017 there was a landmark successful private prosecution for Nuisance against Network Rail due to loss of value and enjoyment of property affected by Japanese Knotweed originating from NR  land.  Network Rail was ordered to pay damages to the claimants to cover a treatment and cover residual loss in the value of the properties.  

2 years on Network Rail continues to receive complaints in relation to Japanese Knotweed. Over the years they have reportedly received many thousands of complaints in regards to this invasive plant species.

Why is Japanese Knotweed still an issue for Network Rail?

There are many reasons why but the simple answer is the following. Japanese Knotweed is a still a problem for Network Rail because it is still a problem for property and home owners! 8 years after this issue first raised its head, the impact Japanese Knotweed has on the value of homes is now showing the same sort of longevity as the plant species itself.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/network-rail-lets-japanese-knotweed-blight-homes-pqtq5jbj7

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