Home Buyers and Sellers

Japanese Knotweed on Your Property?

Buying or Selling? Here's What You Need to Know

If Japanese Knotweed is present on your property - or the property you're buying or selling - it's essential to understand your legal responsibilities and next steps.

At Japanese Knotweed Cork, we work with homeowners, buyers, sellers, and property professionals to identify, manage, and remove Japanese Knotweed in full compliance with legal, mortgage, and environmental requirements.

Selling a Property with Japanese Knotweed

Sellers are legally required to declare the presence of Japanese Knotweed. The Law Society's Property Information Form (TA6) asks:

• Yes - Knotweed is present
• No - Knotweed is not present
• Don't know - You're unsure

Failure to disclose Knotweed can result in misrepresentation claims, legal action, and compensation.

How Surveys Detect Japanese Knotweed

A HomeBuyer Report or survey will:

• Assess property condition
• Highlight issues affecting value or safety
• Identify visible signs of Knotweed in gardens, boundaries, or neighbouring areas

If suspected, a specialist survey by Japanese Knotweed Cork ensures accurate identification and management advice.

How Mortgage Lenders View Japanese Knotweed

Most lenders follow the RICS framework. They will generally not approve mortgages unless a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan (KMP) is in place, created by a PCA-approved contractor like Japanese Knotweed Cork.

What Japanese Knotweed Cork Provides

Our comprehensive KMP includes:

• Full site inspection and survey
• Detailed treatment and remediation schedule
• Minimum 5-year management programme with 2-year monitoring
• 10-year insurance-backed guarantee (if required by lenders)

Benefits: The KMP can be transferred to the buyer and submitted to lenders as proof of professional management.

Meeting Lender Requirements

Depending on the lender, requirements may include:

• First treatment completed before loan approval
• Buyer's name added to the management plan
• Insurance-backed guarantee issued

Japanese Knotweed Cork manages communications with surveyors, solicitors, and lenders to ensure a smooth, stress-free process.

Support for Homeowners and Property Professionals

We help:

• Vendors disclose and manage Knotweed correctly to avoid legal risk
• Buyers secure mortgage approval quickly
• Estate agents, conveyancers, and surveyors with professional reports and guarantees

Why Choose Japanese Knotweed Cork?

✅ PCA-approved specialists in Knotweed management and removal

✅ Fully insured with long-term guarantees accepted by lenders

✅ Accurate surveys and treatment plans meeting legal and lender requirements

✅ End-to-end support from inspection to certification

Protect Your Property and Your Sale

Finding Japanese Knotweed doesn't have to derail your property sale or purchase. With Japanese Knotweed Cork, you can:

• Protect your property's value
• Meet legal disclosure requirements
• Keep your sale or purchase on track

✅ Free Consultation & Professional Advice

If you've found Japanese Knotweed - or suspect it may be present - contact Japanese Knotweed Cork today for:

• Professional surveys
• Expert treatment plans
• Mortgage-approved management solutions

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For any enquiries or questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

Email. corklandscaper@gmail.com

Tel. 0870018636