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Bristol records highest density of Japanese knotweed in England – Environet
The city reported 32.29 incidences per square mile, more than twice the density seen in Merseyside at 13.45.
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Environet marks 30 years in business, solving over 8,500 invasive plant cases
Nic Seal, founder of Environet, said: “It’s been incredible to see Environet lead the growth in the industry over the past 30 years."
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Japanese knotweed wipes £21.4bn off UK property values, finds Environet
The study showed 7% of homes were hit by knotweed, lowering average values by about 5%, or £13,500 per property.
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AI fails to spot Japanese knotweed in 7% of cases, research finds
Environet said that while AI can help as a guide, relying on it alone is risky for property transactions where accuracy is needed.
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Bristol named as England’s top Japanese knotweed hotspot
According to data from Environet, Merseyside followed with 11.87 cases per square mile, then Greater London at 7.74, and Lancashire at 7.25.
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Environet launches desktop report to assess Japanese knotweed risk for homebuyers
Andrew McColl said: “This report offers a reliable way to flag potential issues early on, benefiting surveyors, conveyancers, estate agents, and the public.”
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Environet responds to new RICS Guidance on Japanese Knotweed
Long-awaited new RICS Guidance Note for Japanese Knotweed scraps 7 metre rule and gives surveyors more leeway to use judgement.
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Japanese knotweed wipes £11.8bn off UK house prices
The blight of Japanese knotweed has wiped an estimated £11.8bn off the current value of the UK housing market,