Japanese Knotweed
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Housing Market
Chelsea mansion owner ordered to tidy garden hit by Japanese Knotweed
Neighbours complained about the state of the property to Kensington and Chelsea Council, which has taken action.
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Japanese Knotweed ‘wipes billions’ off property values
The dreaded invasive plant typically knocks 5% off the price of homes, alarming research suggests.
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Buddleia is ‘new Japanese Knotweed’ claims invasive species expert
The popular plant is just as invasive as Japanese Knotweed according to UK firm specialising in eradicating invasive plants.
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Look out! Bamboo is the new Japanese Knotweed
Bamboo, a favourite screening plant among landscape gardeners, is causing havoc in the housing market, as an invasive threat to the homes and buildings.
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‘Burning’ Giant Hogweed named as next big threat to properties
Like Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed was brought to the UK as an horticultural oddity but now it has escaped and grows into dense colonies.
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Estate agents warned over growing menace of bamboo
Environet reports a 55% annual increase in enquiries for bamboo removal relating to property transactions between June and December 2023.
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WARNING: Japanese knotweed set for early arrival this year
The distinctive red stems of Japanese Knotweed have already sprouted thanks to the persistent wet and warmer weather conditions.
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REVEALED: Jumping, munching insect ‘taking on Japanese Knotweed’
Scientists at Cabi say ‘psyllids’ can weaken the plants’ ability to spread and turn it from a threat to just ‘another annoying weed’.
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Landmark case signals new wave of Japanese Knotweed litigation
Court of Appeal has backed a homeowners' bid for compensation after the weed spread from a neighbour's property into his garden.
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Vendor faces £200,000 legal bill in controversial knotweed case
A judge ruled against Jeremy Henderson after he failed to declare Japanese Knotweed on a property information form.
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