Japanese Knotweed

How quickly can Japanese Knotweed grow in a day?

• 5 cm

• 2cm

• 10cm

• 20cm

What are the potential consequences of planting Japanese Knotweed in the wild? Select all that apply

• Fines of up to £5000

• Up to 2 years imprisonment

• There are no consequences

• Up to 5 years imprisonment

How much is it likely to cost the homeowner to employ a specialist firm to treat and remove Japanese Knotweed from the property?

• Under £500

• Under £1000

• Over £1500

• Over £2000

When acting for the buyer, where would the presence of Japanese Knotweed be brought to your attention? Select all that apply

• In the Official Copies

• In the Sellers Property Information Form

• In the Contract

• The buyer or Estate Agents (Sales Particulars) may inform you

• The Valuation or Survey carried out on the property

What does Indemnity Insurance against Japanese Knotweed cover?

Select all that apply

• The cost of a survey report from a knotweed treatment specialist

• Knotweed treatment costs

• Repair and restoration costs for any damage caused by knotweed

• Any reduction in the market value of the property because of the knotweed

• Legal defence expenses incurred should a neighbour be affected by the spread of knotweed

If a property is affected by Japanese Knotweed, when acting for the buyer what should you request? Select all that apply

• Just advise the buyer and lender then proceed to Exchange

• Request a copy of the Treatment Plan then advise the buyer and Lender fully

• Request a copy of the Management Plan then advise the buyer and Lender fully

• Request a copy of any Indemnity Insurance then advise the buyer and Lender

• Ask the seller to mark on the Title Plan the location of the Japanese Knotweed

If acting for the seller, what are the dangers if the seller tries to conceal the Japanese Knotweed

• Nothing - Buyer beware

• Would result in a quicker sale as fewer enquiries would be raised

• Likely to result in a claim by the buyer for misrepresentation

• Compensation may be ordered to the buyer

When acting for the buyer purchasing a property with Japanese Knotweed what advice should you provide as the buyers Conveyancer

• Highlight what Japanese Knotweed is

• Outline the damage it can cause to the property depending on its location

• How costly it is to treat and how difficult to eradicate

• Could impact their ability to sell in the future

• Their Mortgage lender may not lend and we would need to refer this to their lender (with client consent) for approval