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In this addition of Beacon, Emily Grant explores why using AI to identify or look for Japanese knotweed is a high-risk strategy for homeowners, buyers and sellers.
By Emily Grant. Published February 2026
In this addition of Beacon, Emily Grant explores how the UK property market – not regulation, has become the driving force behind the successful control of Japanese knotweed. We also look ahead to how this model could be applied to other plants, such as bamboo.
By Emily Grant. Published November 2025
The increasing use of “Not known” responses following the changes to the TA6, has made it harder for buyers to assess the true level of risk. Mat Day explores the challenges and offers practical guidance for conveyancers.
By Mat Day. Published July 2025
With Landfill Tax increasing this April, Environet Director Luke Walton explains how early intervention can allow for low-cost removal and on-site, zero-waste solutions, often eliminating landfill use altogether.
By Luke Walton. Published March 2025
Given there are no current obligations for a seller to declare problematic bamboo, this article explores how surveyors and conveyancers can best serve the interests of their clients with practical guidance.
By Emily Grant. Published December 2024
Over the last 10 years, trends for consumers opting for excavation over herbicide treatment have completely reversed. In this edition of Beacon, we look at the reasons why and the knock on impacts.
By Emily Grant. Published September 2024
In this edition, we discuss our brand-new customer research carried out with YouGov, look at the safest way to fill in the TA6 form and talk about the risks of misrepresentation.
By Mathew Day. Published May 2024
In this edition, we focus on the use of herbicide as a control for Japanese knotweed on development sites. Our feature explores the potential pitfalls of opting for herbicide treatment as a low-cost control method.
By Luke Walton. Published February 2024
We discuss the increasing threat posed by bamboo, looking at how it impacts property, from physical damage to neighbour disputes.
By Emily Grant. Published October 2023
We highlight the importance of understanding the risks of invasive plant encroachment, as well as the potential legal implications that could arise as a result.
By Mathew Day. Published July 2023
We explain the TA6 pitfalls for conveyancers to look out for – and how to help clients stay on the right side of the rules.
By Mathew Day. Published March 2023
We highlight the main plants to watch out for, the risks they pose and explain how best to treat them.
By Emily Grant. Published January 2023
We explain how to correctly identify the opportunities and secure LRTR qualification.
By Nicolas Seal. Published October 2022
Find out how to know for sure if a site is affected by knotweed, and if it is, follow best practice to ensure there’s no chance of litigation further down the line.
By Nicolas Seal. Published July 2022
The new Guidance is aimed at surveyors providing advice to banks and lenders for residential lending purposes. But does it alter the way developers should tackle knotweed on development sites?
By Nicolas Seal. Published April 2022
Find out about the impact of different treatment methods on the environment, as well as your bottom line, and discover how Japanese knotweed waste is being put to good use by contributing to carbon capture.
By Nicolas Seal. Published January 2022
In conjunction with YouGov PLC we’ve monitored consumer perceptions relating to Japanese knotweed over the last three years. Here we highlight some interesting trends. Click here
By Nicolas Seal. Published May 2019
An article detailing the results of the recent Network Rail appeal against the Japanese Knotweed ruling and the legal implications moving forward.
By Charles Lyndon Solicitors. Published November 2018
An information paper on the costs of treating varying quantities of knotweed infested land – from data Environet has obtained on a large number of projects.
By Nicolas Seal. Published March 2018
A summary paper about field trials, carried out by Environet UK Ltd and DuPont, for containing Japanese knotweed – Click here
By Nicolas Seal of Environet UK Ltd - Published January 2018
Article about house sellers not disclosing knotweed and what to do if you are the victim of misrepresentation.
By Rodger Burnett at Charles Lyndon Solicitors. Published December 2017
A survey on Japanese knotweed awareness amongst adults in Britain was carried out by YouGov plc on behalf of Environet UK Ltd in May 2017.
Summary and comment are provided by Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet. Published May 2017.
If you are looking to buy or sell development land you should be aware that Japanese knotweed can significantly reduce its value.
Here Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, explains why.
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