The idea that the invasive plant ‘problem’ can be reimagined is nothing new. We were contacted some time ago by Royal College of Art MA Textiles student Marina Belintani, who was focusing on bio-design and had chosen Japanese knotweed as the subject material for her final year project.

The UK housing market could be in for a busier start to the year than ever before, with Rightmove reporting record home mover activity over the festive period. Buyer demand was up 23% year on year while the volume of new sellers coming to market on Boxing Day was up 21%.

As 2021 draws to a close it’s a good time to reflect on another unusual year which has seen a booming housing market, thanks to a rush of pandemic-induced home moves fuelled by the stamp duty holiday. An increase in property transactions always translates to a rise in enquiries for us, as knotweed is discovered and flagged up by sellers, prompting surveys and treatment.