Japanese Knotweed is one of the world’s worst invasive species. It is very strong and tough. Actually, if you remove the plant, but leave the roots, it is likely to grow again. This makes the removal of this plant difficult and expensive.
The plant’s issues are not limited to the fact that it heavily affects the environment by getting in the space of other plants. The plant is also able to damage roads and other infrastructures.
According to the regulations, you do not need to remove this plant from your property if you do not want to, but you have to take measures to avoid its spreading to other properties. You will be responsible for its consequences, and you can even go to prison.
As a result, many financial institutions deny mortgages to properties that have the plant. Many of these institutions use the so-called, seven-meter rule to decide if they accept the mortgage or not. When the plant is closer than that length, they simply reject the application.
If you are about to buy a property or if you are already the owner, and you suspect there could be Japanese knotweed within the property limits, you can hire a Japanese knotweed report to be sure. Thanks to it, you will know where the plant is located and the risk zones.
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