Environet in the Media
We are well-established as the UK’s leading authority on Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants. That’s why we regularly appear on TV, radio and in leading national, regional and industry publications, sharing our data, knowledge and expertise.
Estate Agent Today- February 2021
Estate Agent Today delves into the impact the stamp duty holiday may have on sellers and buyers in relation to Japanese Knotweed.
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DIY Garden - January 2021
A useful article by the DIY Gardener investigating all things Japanese knotweed.
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Inside Conveyancing - January 2021
Inside Conveyancing examines the stark warning by Environet's founder and MD; Nic Seal about the risks of not properly investigating for Japanese knotweed on a property you are purchasing.
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Express - January 2021
The Express talks to Environet's Managing Director; Nic Seal, about the possible rise in legal cases where sellers have tried to conceal Japanese Knotweed on their property during the stamp duty suspension.
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Daily Mail - December 2020
The Daily Mail looks at the position of a homeowner looking to sell her property who has had knotweed encroach from a neighbouring property. With comments from Mark Montaldo of CEL Solicitors and David Hollingworth of L&C Mortgages.
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The Reading Chronicle - December 2020
The Reading Chronicle examines the YouGov research in conjunction with Environet UK and the potential financial implications that not declaring Japanese knotweed on a sale could bring.
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Daily Mail - November 2020
The Daily Mail looks at recent results of Environet's YouGov research into the publics knowledge of Japanese knotweed and the legal implications and possible costs that come with it.
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Your Dog Magazine - November 2020
Our detection dogs featured on the front cover of Your Dog, the UK’s most popular dog magazine, followed by a fantastic double page spread inside.
People's Friend Magazine - November 2020
Our detection dogs featured in the popular ‘Dogs with Jobs’ double page spread
Bristol Post - October 2020
Bristol Post examine new statistics from Environet showing almost 100,000 homes in the South West are affected by Japanese knotweed.
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Love Property - October 2020
Love Property looks into the Environet's work in Buckinghamshire removing a case of Bohemian knotweed.
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Daily Mail - October 2020
The Daily Mail features our rare Bohemian knotweed case study in Buckinghamshire.
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Estate Agent Today - October 2020
Estate Agent Today talk to Environet about becoming an Employee Ownership Trust and talk to founder Nic Seal about what lead to his decision.
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Reading Chronicle - September 2020
Reading Chronicle examine new hotspot figures from Environet for bamboo infestations in and around Surrey.
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Devon 247 - September 2020
Devon 247 talks to Environet about the growing problem of invasive Bamboo causing neighbour disputes and property damage throughout hot spots in Devon and Cornwall.
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Insider Media Ltd - September 2020
Insider Media Ltd looks at the transfer of 100% of Environet's ownership to it's employees by Managing Directors Nic and Bertie Seal.
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Business Leader - September 2020
Business Leader examines the new employee ownership of Environet, who has followed companies such as Richer Sounds and Arup group into the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model.
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Companion Life - August 2020
Companion Life look at rescue dog Buddy's new lease of life after retraining with RFA security as a Japanese knotweed detection dog.
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The Sun - August 2020
The Sun features this article about the newest member of Environet's team - Buddy the detection dog who join Mick and Mack tackling those hard to find knotweed spots.
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Showhouse - August 2020
Showhouse write an article introducing Buddy, the newest member of Environet's Japanese knotweed detection dog team.
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K9 Magazine - July 2020
Mack and Mack, our knotweed detection dogs, were featured in the July 2020 issue K9 magazine, in an article focusing on how they were trained to detect the UK’s most invasive plant.
Gardeners' World Magazine - June 2020
Gardener’s World Magazine wrote about our Japanese knotweed detection dogs, Mick and Mack, in their July issue, describing how “they get the scent and their heads go up” when they find knotweed rhizome beneath the ground.
BBC South East - June 2020
Special report by the BBC on Environet’s Japanese knotweed detection dogs, including an interview with our MD Nic Seal. Watch Mick & Mack on a site in Sussex.
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Country Life - June 2020
Our detection dogs Mick and Mack were featured in the weekly news round up in Country Life magazine on 17th June 2020. The article explores how Japanese knotweed is one of the most unwelcome garden visitors and can blight a property sale - and how Mick and Mack can help bring peace of mind to landowners and homebuyers.
Mail Online - June 2020
The Mail Online piece - The knotweed dog-tectives! It's the garden menace that can knock thousands off your home's value — and is almost impossible to root out. But now a unique canine team can come to your rescue
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Nottingham Post - May 2020
The Nottingham Post article features our invaluable heatmap - Exposed as it highlights where Japanese knotweed is spreading in Nottinghamshire. The story was also covered on Lincolnshire Live.
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Mail Online - May 2020
The Mail Online piece - Pensioner gets a £27,000 payout for Japanese knotweed after a council allowed the destructive plant to invade her garden for eight years. She was represented by CEL solicitors. The piece features a quote from Environet MD, Nic Seal. The story was also covered in The Lancashire Post and Horticulture Week.
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BBC Radio 4 - May 2020
We recently spoke to Winifred Robinson about our new Japanese knotweed dog detection service on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours. We also featured on Talk Radio, BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex Dig It feature. Listen to the You and Yours clip below:
What Mortgage - May 2020
What Mortgage covered the news about our new Detective Dogs Mick and Mack, and also include some really useful advice for sellers. We were also featured in Mortgage Finance Gazette and Mortgage Solutions.
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The Times - May 2020
The Times have published an article about our fantastic NEW Japanese knotweed detection dogs! We also featured in MailOnline, Express, Evening Standard and The London Economic.
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Property Industry Eye - May 2020
Property Industry Eye featured an article named Man’s Best Friend helps in fight against Japanese knotweed. We were also featured in Showhouse, Inside Conveyancing, What House, and Property Wire.
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Bristol Post - April 2020
Did you know that Bristol is a Japanese knotweed hotspot? The latest data from our knotweed heat map, Exposed, shows 444 infestations within a 4km radius of the city centre, which is a rise of just over a fifth compared to last spring.
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Estate Agent Today - April 2020
Environet's Managing Director Nic Seal writes a guest blog for Estate Agent today, exploring the implications of changes to the TA6 form regarding the disclosure of Japanese knotweed.
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Property Reporter - March 2020
Property Reporter examine new You Gov research suggesting that the majority of UK homeowners are unaware of the risks of planting bamboo.
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TechRound - February 2020
TechRound interview Environet's Nic Seal about our new eco innovative biochar solution to knotweed disposal and how the reduction of landfill will help fight climate change.
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Huffington Post - February 2020
The Huffington Post discusses the impact Japanese knotweed has on your property during a sale and the best ways to deal with the problem.
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The Times - January 2020
The Times have published an article researching the issues to be faced by the UK caused by climate change including moths, Japanese knotweed and weevils, with comments from Environet MD Nic Seal.
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Today's Conveyancer - January 2020
Today's Conveyancer investigates the risks faced by those living in flooded areas of new infestations of Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam.
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The Sun - January 2020
This article looks at ways to achieve the best value from your home and how to use the Environet JK Valuation tool to check your property value has not been affected by Japanese Knotweed.
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Cornwall Live - January 2020
Environet urge homeowners in Helston, Penzance and Plymouth to be vigilant of any new invasive infestations following recent flooding.
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House Beautiful - January 2020
New advise suggests if your property has flooded this autumn, you need to stay vigilant for invasive species that may have been spread.
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On The Market - January 2020
On the Market examine the sticky situation of Japanese knotweed and discuss what a buyer should be doing when purchasing a property with Environet's Nic Seal.
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MSN News - December 2019
Environet MD Nic Seal talks to MSN News about the growing problem of bamboo in your garden and the right way to plant it.
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Country Living - December 2019
Country Living talks to Environet MD Nic Seal about growing concerns among experts about the damage being caused by bamboo growth and how to protect your garden if you plan to plant it.
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House Beautiful - December 2019
House Beautiful investigates new warnings from experts regarding the problems for homeowners created by running varieties of bamboo.
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Homebuilding & Renovating - December 2019
Homebuilding & Renovating magazine included an article, examining the growing concerns regarding the invasive nature of bamboo. With comments from Nic Seal, Environet's MD.
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Property Reporter - December 2019
Environet UK talk to Property Reporter and warn against the perils of leaving bamboo unchecked in your garden.
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The Mail Online - December 2019
This article explores the threat of growing bamboo in your garden and the case of a homeowner in Reading forced to excavate her garden to remove the nuisance roots.
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Mortgage Introducer - December 2019
Environet UK discuss the Bamboo issue with Mortgage Introducer and warn against purchasing and planting the hard to control running varieties.
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The Reading Chronicle - November 2019
The Reading Chronicle examines the situation of Angela Francis, a home owner from Earley who was mis-sold the wrong type of bamboo which is now taking over her garden. With comments from Nic Seal, MD of Environet.
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Hort News - November 13 2019
Hort News examines the new method of converting Japanese knotweed waste into biochar to help reduce climate change developed by Environet UK.
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London Bulletin - November 2019
London Bulletin looks at the new valuation tool introduced by Environet UK, which helps homeowners calculate the possible value of a home affected by Japanese knotweed.
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London Loves Property - October 2019
London Loves Property article warns those purchasing houses in the Winter to be aware of possible Japanese knotweed concealment.
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Envirotec Magazine - October 2019
Envirotec Magazine looks into Environet UK's new eco-friendly solution to having to put Japanese knotweed waste in landfill.
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The Sunday Times - October 2019
The Sunday Times looks at the impact of Japanese Knotweed and other obscure causes which may delay your house sale.
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Transform - October 2019
Environet's MD Nic Seal writes this informative industry article which talks through the potential uses and benefits of Japanese knotweed biochar.
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What Mortgage - October 2019
What Mortgage looks at the case of a Reading couple who have had to have their garden excavated after being mis-sold a running variety of bamboo.
With comments from Mark Montaldo of Cobley’s Solicitors who specialise in Japanese knotweed litigation.
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Ends Report - September 2019
The government responds to the Science and Technology Committee's report into Japanese knotweed and discuss the practicalities of a national database.
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The Times, Bricks and Mortar - September 2019
Anne Ashworth for The Times, Bricks and Mortar section takes a brief look at the impact of Japanese knotweed on the property market following the report in The Times.
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Mortgage Solutions - September 2019
Mortgage Solutions further investigate claims from the Times that Network Rail are failing residents who are blighted by Japanese knotweed growing on adjacent Network Rail Land.
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The Times - September 2019
Environet were featured in an article in The Times examining accusations against Network Rail for insufficient treatment of Japanese knotweed, affecting thousands of homeowners.
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Mortgage Introducer - September 2019
Network Rail has been accused of not properly treating Japanese knotweed, an investigation by The Times has revealed. The state-owned firm owns and maintains railways and adjoining land, with the lack of treatment reportedly making it harder for thousands of homeowners to sell their properties.
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The Times - September 2019
The Times looks at the plight of Catherine Dafforn, a Nottingham resident unable to sell her flat for over 2 years due to an infestation of Japanese knotweed on an abandoned plot next door.
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The Reading Chronicle - September 2019
The Reading Chronicle looks at the case of home owner Simon Harper who purchased a property in Reading with a Japanese knotweed infestation despite the frightening stories in the media.
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Gardener's World - September 2019
Environet's new Japanese knotweed heatmap has been featured in Gardener's world magazine, exploring the number of infestations reported in Bolton.
iPaper - August 2 2019
A third of house buyers would consider a property with knotweed - and, as one expert says, if you can't beat it, you can always eat it.
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Inside Conveyancing - July 2019
Environet launches new valuation tool to help homeowners and surveyors gauge the impact on value of a house with Japanese knotweed.
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Yahoo News - July 2019
Yahoo News explores the worst impacted areas of Japanese knotweed in the UK, with Bolton in Lancashire being the number 1.
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Self Build & Design - July 2019
Japanese knotweed is no longer the deal-breaker it once was, with almost a third of Brits prepared to purchase an affected property, albeit at a reduced price.
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Country Living - June 2019
Country Living examine the research provided by Environet's new heatmap to identify the UK's Japanese knotweed hotspots.
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Moneywise - May 2019
Moneywise scrutinise how the presence of Japanese Knotweed will affect your property sale and talks with Liz Betteridge who recently sold her South Devon home by having the right treatment programme in place.
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Your Mortgage - May 2019
Your Mortgage probe the findings by the Science and Technology Select Committee on their recent investigation into Japanese Knotweed.
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Sunday Times - May 2019
The Sunday Times reviews the case of Paul Ryb, a London who has sued his surveyor for failure to identify Japanese knotweed on the London flat he later purchased.
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Professional Housebuilder & Developer - May 2019
Professional Housebuilder & Developer consider the latest YouGov research into the public perception and opinion of Japanese knotweed.
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What Mortage - April 2019
What Mortgage discusses the impact that the warm spring is having on the number of Japanese knotweed legal cases, with comments from Mark Montaldo of Cobleys Solicitors and Environet's Nic Seal.
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BBC North West Tonight - March 2019
Environet's Regional Director, Mathew Day, featured on BBC News North West, talking about the impact of Japanese knotweed within the local area. Our new Heat map, Exposed, was highlighted in the film showing knotweed hotspots throughout Lancashire and Merseyside, with new shoots now emerging and causing concern for local residents.
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Today's Conveyancer - March 2019
Today's Conveyancer investigate the impact that the warm start to the year will have on the Japanese knotweed growing season.
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The Independent - March 2019
The Independent published this article about a client who successfully sued his surveyor for failing to identify Japanese knotweed in the garden of the home he was buying. This story reinforces an important message, that surveyors have a duty to identify knotweed if it is present and visible. If they fail to do so, the homebuyer can reasonably expect to seek compensation.
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Mortgage Finance Gazette - March 2019
The first spring shoots of Japanese knotweed spotted in North Devon, do you know where the hot spots are?
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Evening Standard - Homes & Property - February 2019
This informative article from the Evening Standard explores all things Japanese knotweed and what to do if you have it on your property.
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Zoopla - February 2019
This Zoopla article discusses all elements of having or purchasing a property with Japanese knotweed, with information on Environet's map of Japanese knotweed hotspots Exposed.
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Mortgage Solutions - February 2019
Exposed: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap – has been produced by Environet. It is based on ‘sightings’ of the problem plant, some verified by the firm and others simply reported by members of the public.
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The Sun - February 2019
Environet have launched a new interactive heatmap called Exposed. With home buyers able to check whether an area is blighted by the weed on the Exposed: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap website. It allows people to search by postcode to discover the number of reported sightings nearby or to report any new sightings.
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The Mail Online - February 2019
This article covers our newly developed heatmap, Exposed, with comment from our Managing Director, Nic Seal.
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House Simple - February 2019
House Simple take an in depth look at Japanese knotweed, detailing what you need know about what it is, the problems it causes and why it matters to you.
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West Wales Chronicle - February 2019
The West Wales Chronicle examine new research by Environet UK that suggests that Japanese knotweed will be brought under control by 2040.
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The Telegraph - Januray 2019
The Telegraph looks at recent calls from experts and MP's for mortgage firms to reassess their approach to houses with Japanese knotweed.
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Addicted to Property - November 2018
Addicted to Property dispels some of the myths surrounding Japanese knotweed and looks at the real pitfalls and how to overcome them. With comments from 'Japanese Knotweed - Unearthing the Truth's' author and Environet MD Nic Seal.
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The Cardiff Times - November 2018
The Cardiff Times reviews new book Japanese Knotweed - Unearthing the Truth by Environet MD Nic Seal. The review is in the November issue on page 69.
House Beautiful - October 2018
House Beautiful investigates all aspects of Japanese knotweed from the origins of its arrival in the UK, the legal implications of the recent Court of Appeal case to the latest published research.
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Somerset County Gazette - October 2018
Somerset County Gazette examine new research conducted by YouGov and Environet UK showing there could be in the region of 2,400 cases in the UK of knotweed concealment during property sales in 2018 alone.
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YourHome - October 2018
YourHome Magazine looks at the legal risks faced by the 4% of homeowners tempted to conceal Japanese knotweed on their property during a sale. Environet's director Nic Seal advises sellers on the right way to sell your property knotweed and all.
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HomeStyle - October 2018
HomeStyle Magazine investigates the growing problem of sellers trying to conceal Japanese knotweed on their property from buyers and surveyors. With comments from Nic Seal MD of Environet UK, a firm specialising in the plants removal, advising buyers what to look at for.
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That's Surrey TV - October 2018
That's Surrey TV interviews Environet MD and author Nic Seal, about his new book Japanese Knotweed - Unearthing The Truth. Nic explains his reasons behind writing the book and the how the plant came to the UK.
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My Money Home - October 2018
My Money Home discusses the staggering financial implications of Japanese knotweed on the property market and how how important it is for all homeowners to keep the problem in check even if they are not considering selling their property.
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Breakfast on BBC Surrey - October 2018
Breakfast on BBC Surrey looks at the upcoming Guildford Book Festival on Sunday 14th October 2018 and talks with Nic Seal regarding the recently published Japanese Knotweed - Unearthing the Truth. The piece takes place at around two hours and fifty three minutes into the programme.
What Mortgage - October 2018
What Mortgage looks at the growing issue of Japanese knotweed and it's implications for householders. Founder and Managing Director of Environet UK, a firm specialising in the plants removal talks about the financial implications it has had on the property market and on the individual property owners affected.
With comments from Mark Montaldo of Cobley’s Solicitors who specialise in Japanese knotweed litigation.
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The Independent - September 2018
The Independent investigate new research that Japanese knotweed has reduced the total value of the UK property market by £20bn and the reaction of the mortgage lenders.
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Surveyor Local - September 2018
New research has revealed that many mortgage lenders refuse to lend to anyone looking to buy a property affected by the spread of the weed, an ornamental plant that was first brought to the UK in the mid-19th century and has been identified as a threat to property since the 1920s.
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House Ladder - September 2018
Japanese knotweed costs UK homeowners and businesses approximately £166m each year to treat.
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Mortgage Solutions - September 2018
The blight of Japanese knotweed has wiped £20bn off the current value of the property market in the UK, data has shown.
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Your Mortgage - September 2018
Approximately 850,000 to 900,000 UK households are suffering an average reduction in their home’s value of around 10%.
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Your Money.com - September 2018
Japanese knotweed removal firm Environet, estimates that up to 5% of the UK’s houses are currently affected by knotweed, directly or indirectly by neighbouring an affected property.
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Moneywise - September 2018
British homeowners plagued by Japanese knotweed have seen £20 billion in total wiped off the price of their homes, according to new research.
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Love Property - September 2018
Love Property looks at how the presence of the invasive plant Japanese knotweed affects around 5% of houses and is costing the property market £20bn in total, with comments from Nic Seal Founder and MD of Environet.
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Property Reporter - September 2018
Online property website propertyreporter.co.uk ran a feature article discussing the latest research by Environet UK, that has estimated that Japanese Knotweed has wiped as much as £20 billion off the current value of the property market in the UK.
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Swindon Link - September 2018
Swindon Link published this article looking at the latest Environet research showing the blight of Japanese knotweed has wiped £20 billion off the current value of the property market in the UK.
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Country Life - September 2018
This article takes a look at the new book by Environet's MD and Founder Nic Seal as well as the changing attitudes about Japanese knotweed and how it went from a highly prized plant for the Victorian's to the pest of the plant world.
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BBC Radio Surrey - September 2018
Nic Seal, MD and Founder of Environet was interviewed on the BBC Radio Surrey Dig It show with Joe Talbot on Sunday 16th September 2018. The interview discusses the new book Japanese Knotweed, Unearthing the Truth and the upcoming talk at the Guildford Book Festival on Sunday 14th October 2018 11am-12pm as well as the free identification service offered by Environet. The piece takes place at around an hour and nineteen minutes into the programme.
Inside Conveyancing - September 2018
Inside Conveyancing looks at recent research published by knotweed firm Environet, based on the firm’s historical data over twenty years of nation-wide operation and a recent survey conducted in partnership with YouGov, Environet estimates that 4 to 5% of the UK’s houses are currently affected, directly or indirectly (e.g. neighbouring an affected property), by knotweed
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BBC Radio Kent - August 2018
BBC Kent looks into the new book, Japanese Knotweed Unearthing the Truth by Nic Seal, MD of Environet. Including details of the upcoming talk at the Guildford Book Festival and comments from Nic Seal, about what to do if you discover Japanese Knotweed on your property.
BBC Radio 4 - August 2018
The popular BBC Radio 4 show You and Yours examines the issue of Japanese Knotweed. The show discusses the implications of the new Leeds University research and the outcome of the Court of Appeal case against Network Rail with comments from Nic Seal, MD and Founder of Environet.
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Today's Conveyancer - July 2018
Leeds University and engineering firm Aecom produce new research claiming knotweed does not pose a threat to properties, with comments from Nic Seal, MD and Founder of Environet UK.
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West Wales Chronicle - July 2018
West Wales Chronicle examine the new book, Japanese Knotweed; Unearthing the Truth by Environet's MD and Founder Nic Seal.
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Just Landlords - July 2018
Just Landlords discusses the recent landmark ruling in favour of Welsh neighbours struggling to sell their property due to Japanese knotweed on adjoining Network Rail land.
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B Daily News - July 2018
Landlords are being urged to check the gardens of their properties for Japanese knotweed following a recent landmark ruling in favour of two homeowners who sued after the weed spread on to their land.
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Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard - July 2018
Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard explore how homeowners can now sue neighbours if Japanese knotweed ends up on their land, following a landmark court ruling. With comments from Nic Seal, MD and founder of Environet.
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Stroud News and Journal - July 2018
Stroud News and Journal talk to Nic Seal, MD of Environet about the new landmark court ruling against Network Rail and homeowners rights when it comes to encroaching Japanese knotweed.
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On The Spot News - July 2018
The Southport magazine On The Spot discussed the landmark legal case against Network Rail and encourages landlords to be aware urged to beware of the potential liabilities.
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Buy Association - July 2018
This month, two Welsh homeowners won a landmark court appeal case against Network Rail, who failed to stop Japanese knotweed invading their properties’ gardens.
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Bucks Free Press - July 2018
Bucks Free Press looks at the works starting on site previously infested with 'aggressive' Knotweed in Chalfont St Peter and the implications of the recent dismissal of the Network Rail appeal in the Court of Appeal.
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Commercial Trust - July 2018
Landlords have been warned that they cannot rely on tenants to identify Japanese knotweed, as the legal and financial implications of this destructive plant became apparent this week.
Just Landlords - July 2018
Just Landlords analyses figures from the recent YouGov research, with comments from Nic Seal MD and founder of Environet UK.
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Moneywise - July 2018
New research, commissioned by knotweed removal firm Environet, says that fewer than one fifth of Brits cannot correctly identify Japanese knotweed. This comes in the wake of a landmark ruling that found in favour of two homeowners who claimed that Japanese knotweed had damaged their properties.
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Property Wire - July 2018
PropertyWire.com is an online channel focused on news from both the residential and commercial real estate sectors. They have published the article about the new YouGov research on Japanese knotweed identification and the new landmark ruling allowing home owners to sue their neighbours if it ends up on their land.
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Property Reporter - July 2018
Important research reveals that 81% of Brits cannot correctly identify Japanese knotweed and shockingly 37% would try and tackle the knotweed themselves.
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Today's Conveyancer - July 2018
New research has revealed that fewer than one fifth (19%) of Brits who say they are aware of Japanese knotweed can correctly identify the weed, described by the Environment Agency as “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant”.
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South East Business - July 2018
Nic Seal speaks to South East Business about the new YouGov research and how only 19% of Brits can identify Japanese knotweed.
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Somerset Live - July 2018
Somerset Live report on the copious quantities of Japanese knotweed in the South West as identified on a heat map produced by Environet. Research through YouGov discusses the challenges facing homeowners affected by knotweed and how to identify it.
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ITV News - July 2018
ITV News looks at the level of Japanese knotweed in the East of England and the new research with shows that only 19% of people in the UK can identify the plant.
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Essex Star - July 2018
The Essex Star examines the new YouGov research commissioned by Environet, looking at statistics of Britain's knowledge and understanding of Japanese knotweed.
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West Wales Chronicle - July 2018
West Wales Chronicle ran an article giving information on the new YouGov research, Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet explains why it is so important to get professional treatment.
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Showhouse - July 2018
The interesting Showhouse article published in July talks about the new YouGov survey commissioned by Environet which highlights a widespread lack of knowledge about Japanese knotweed which is leaving homeowners at risk.
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Inside Conveyancing - July 2018
New YouGov research highlights lack of awareness regarding the invasiveness of Japanese Knotweed is putting homeowners at risk.
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Land Love - July 2018
This article on Landlove.com explains an overwhelming 81 per cent of Brits were unable to identify the invasive weed from a selection of five plants.
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Newsfeeds.Media - July 2018
It has a name which strikes dread into the heart of any property owner. Japanese knotweed can take years and thousands of pounds to destroy after invading a garden.
The Business Magazine - July 2018
Environet speak to The Business Magazine in South: A landlord wanted to build an extension on his property, but discovered he had a knotweed infestation. Environet proposed a Resi-Dig-Out™ with a root barrier, to remove the knotweed, allowing for the extension to continue
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The Mail Online - June 2018
The Mail Online published this article which details a YouGov survey, conducted by Environet which highlights that only 19 per cent of people in Britain surveyed who are aware of Japanese knotweed can actually identify it.
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The Sunday Times - June 2018
What happens if your surveyor misses Japanese knotweed on a a property you wish to buy? Find out what to do in this Sunday Times article featuring advice from Environet’s Nic Seal.
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Devon - June 2018
Devon Live talk about the upcoming Duchy of Cornwall event including a stand from Environet providing 1 to 1 advice to residents with a Japanese knotweed problem.
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Selfbuilder & Homemaker Online - June 2018
Long delays and landfill costs from dealing with Japanese knotweed could be a thing of the past thanks to new methods available to selfbuilders, explains Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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BBC Radio Cornwall - May 2018
Emily Grant, Senior Regional Manager (South), for Environet was interviewed on the BBC Radio Cornwall radio show with Duncan Warren on Sunday 27th March 2018. This interview, made during the popular 'Garden Line' phone-in, discusses the free Japanese knotweed pop-up consultations being given at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. These will be available from from 10.30 – 15.00 on Saturday 2nd June 2018. The piece takes place at around an hour and thirty five minutes into the programme.
Today's Conveyancer - May 2018
A study published by Swansea University has suggested that knotweed cannot be eradicated. With over 20 years of experience in dealing with Japanese knotweed, Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet explains why these headlines and findings are misleading and not considering other well established and proven excavation methods.
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Inside Conveyancing - May 2018
After a report released by Swansea University suggested that Japanese knotweed cannot be eradicated, Nic Seal of Environet looks to provide insight and balance to the rather sensationalist headlines made. Nic also goes on to explain why Japanese knotweed eradication is possible.
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Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer - April 2018
In this online article, Nic Seal, Founder and Managing Director of Environet, outlines the results of a recent field trial of a new membrane to contain Japanese knotweed and explains its significance.
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Mail Online - April 2018
Mail Online's property expert Myra Butterworth answers a query from a reader about Japanese knotweed on their property which they have tried self treating, with comments from Environet MD Nic Seal.
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Landlove - March 2018
Landlove examine new advise from RHS about the best way to tackle Japanese knotweed.
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The Express - March 2018
The Express looks at the impact on your house price if Japanese knotweed is identified by a surveyor and what you can do about it.
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Swindon Link - March 2018
Swindon Link included this article on their website which explains why the belated cold snap otherwise known as the 'Beast from the East' may have delayed the emergence of Japanese knotweed this year. With comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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The Mail Online - February 2018
The Mail Online added this article to their website which documents the highly publicised court case concerning a couple who have won a landmark case against their neighbour claiming they lost £50,000 value from their property because of their neighbour allowing Japanese knotweed to encroach on to their land.
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The Daily Telegraph and Telegraph.co.uk - February 2018
The Telegraph featured this article which discusses the 'legal loophole' which means builders and developers don't currently need to disclose the presence of Japanese knotweed on a new build site. Featuring comments by Nic Seal of Environet and Mark Montaldo of Cobleys solicitors.
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Homebuilding & Renovating - February 2018
Homebuilding & Renovating magazine included an article, which discusses the research carried out by YouGov for Environet. Includes comments by Environet's Managing Director, Nic Seal.
Cornwall Live - February 2018
Cornwall Live ran this article regarding the court victory of homeowner who's neighbour had neglected to treat Japanese knotweed over 13 years. This covers the highly publicised case in Truro as well as the outcome of the court case. Featuring comments from Nic Seal of Environet and Mark Montaldo of Cobleys solictors.
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The Garden Trading News - January 2018
Covered within this article on the Garden Trading News website, this article details the trials performed by Environet using the Plantex® Platinium membrane provided by DuPont. Including comments from Nic Seal of Environet and Carl Festré, Marketing Manager at DuPont.
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Property Reporter - January 2018
This article featured on Property Reporter covers the risks buyers of new homes are being left exposed to regarding Japanese knotweed as housebuilders are not required to complete the standard TA6 Law Society Property Information form. Features comments from Environet's Managing Director, Nic Seal.
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Showhouse - January 2018
This online article on Showhouse covers the trials performed by Environet using the Plantex® Platinium membrane provided by DuPont.
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Landscape and Amenity Product Update - January 2018
This article from Landscape and Amenity Product Update discusses the new membrane developed by global science and engineering firm DuPont, Plantex® Platinium. Environet performed field trials using this membrane and the results highlighted that this could be "a game-changer for clients in the commercial and residential sectors".
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Environet in the Media 2017
Duchy of Cornwall Nursery - December 2017
Featuring on the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery website, this article gives top tips on identifying Japanese knotweed through the seasons by Environet's Managing Director Nic Seal.
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Land Love - December 2017
This article on Landlove.com explains how to identify Japanese knotweed during the colder winter months when all may appear dead above ground but as our Managing Director, Nic Seal explains, all is not as it seems.
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Really Moving - December 2017
Providing quotes for home-moving services such as Conveyencing, Surveys, Removals and Energy Performance Certificates, Really Moving ran an article explaining why Japanese knotweed does not have to be a deal-breaker when it comes to purchasing a home. This article references Environet's YouGov study and discusses our Resi-Dig-Out™ method of excavation available to home owners.
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View Magazine Hampshire- December 2017
View Magazine for Hampshire ran the article an article in their December 2017 issue, this covers identifying Japanese knotweed at this time of year and methods of treatments available during this time as well as comments from Managing Director, Nic Seal, on why knotweed is an issue worth tackling during those cold winter months.
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Housebuilder & Developer - December 2017
Nic Seal explains why long delays and huge landfill costs may be a thing of the past with new methods of dealing with Japanese knotweed on site.
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What House? - November 2017
WhatHouse? are a leading UK portal for new homes with over 30 years of experience. This online article asks Nic Seal of Environet for his expert advice on how to resolve the issue of having Japanese knotweed on ones property.
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On The Market - October 2017
In their blog Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet UK Ltd speaks to Onthemarket.com about what to do when properties are affected by Japanese knotweed. Advice is given to both buyers and sellers, on how to identify knotweed, as well as the best course of action to remove it.
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West Wales Chronicle - October 2017
West Wales Chronicle ran a piece which gives information on Japanese knotweed and it's dormancy during the winter period. Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet explains why it is a good idea to tackle Japanese knotweed during this time of year.
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BBC Radio Leicester - Breakfast Show - September 2017
Mat Day, Senior Regional Manager (North), for Environet was interviewed on the BBC Radio Leicester breakfast show on Tuesday 19 September 2017.
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Today's Conveyancer - September 2017
Today's Conveyancer is an information website aimed at informing businesses about the changes that are happening in the market.
They have published an article on their website which warns conveyancers of the risks of future litigation if Japanese knotweed is found at a new property that they have acted on.
The article also offers advice and guidance from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Culture South West - September 2017
Culture South West ran an article which looks at all of the issues associated with knotweed and which eradication options are available.
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The New Law Journal - September 2017
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, has an article published in the September 2017 edition of The New Law Journal.
The piece is featured in the Property/Expert Witness section of the publication.
Nic provides an expert’s perspective on Japanese knotweed encroachment & misrepresentation.
Today's Conveyancer - September 2017
Today's Conveyancer is an information website aimed at informing businesses about the changes that are happening in the market.
They have published an article on their website which warns conveyancers of the risks of future litigation if Japanese knotweed is found at a new property that they have acted on.
The article also offers advice and guidance from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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The Sunday Times Home supplement - August 2017
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, was featured in The Sunday Times "Home Supplement".
Each week within Home there is a section called "Home Help" where experts are asked to help the general public with any property related issues they may have.
This week's "Problem of the Week" features letters from 2 separate individuals with issues regarding Japanese knotweed. One has knotweed in a garden nearby, the other finds it in his new garden. Nic is called upon to offer his expert advice on the options open to residents, and any legal redress they may have.
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Public Sector Building Magazine - August 2017
Environet feature in the August issue of Public Sector Building Magazine
The piece is placed within the "Focal Point: Landscape Design, Parks + Play" section of the magazine.
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet UK, examines the damage knotweed can cause in public sector owned property and how to remove it.
The Bristol Post - August 2017
The Bristol Post featured an article which not only covers our YouGov research, but also includes our "Heat Map" for the west of England as well as a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Cornwall Live - August 2017
This article, featured on the Cornwall Live website, covers the bad advice that can be offered regarding treating Japanese knotweed and looks at the best solutions on offer with advice for homeowners. Environet's Managing Director, Nic Seal, comments on why Japanese knotweed doesn't need to be a deal breaker for those looking to buy or sell their homes.
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LondonlovesBusiness.com - August 2017
LondonlovesBusiness.com, the online newspaper for London’s business community, has published an article. In this piece they extensively cover the YouGov research undertaken for Environet, as well as looking at the history and treatment options available. The article finishes with a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, explaining why the presence of Japanese knotweed is not a deal breaker when it comes to the sale of a property.
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Zoopla - August 2017
Property website Zoopla ran the following article in the Advice section under Property News. This offers extensive coverage of our recent YouGov research, as well as including our Heat Map of England & Wales and also includes commentary from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Zoopla - August 2017
Zoopla continued their Japanese knotweed coverage by producing a Questions and Answers piece.
The informative article answers everything a potential homebuyer needs to know about the dreaded knotweed and also includes vital information about buying (or indeed selling) a property with a potential Japanese knotweed infestation.
Environet are quoted extensively throughout, and Zoopla again chose to use our Heat Map of England & Wales.
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BBC Sussex - Breakfast Show - July 2017
Nic Seal was interviewed, live, on the BBC Sussex Breakfast Radio Show on Friday 28 July 2017. Presenter Neil Pringle conducted the interview. Neil hosts the daily show and takes an active interest in covering the local and national news.
The interview started with a review by BBC Environment Correspondent Yvette Austin of the Environet led news story featured extensively across the BBC media outlets this week.
The interview, conducted live at 7:50am, discusses the reasons behind Environet purchasing the Japanese knotweed infested land in Robertsbridge for R&D purposes. The conversation then goes on to cover the different eradication methods available to property owners.
The Mail Online, Property Clinic - July 2017
In the regular, and popular, column "Property Clinic" journalist Myra Butterworth answers a question received from a member of the public regarding Japanese knotweed on an adjoining development and the impact this will have on a property sale.
Myra answers the question firstly by looking at the issues involved with Japanese Knotweed and the sale of a property. She then calls on Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, for his expert advice on the legalities involved as well as the removal methods available.
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Building Specifier - July 2017
Building Specifier is an information portal for all professional building specifiers who produced this article on their website. The feature includes the findings of our YouGov research as well as a "Heat Map" of Japanese knotweed growth within England and Wales and finishes up with comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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The National Association for Estate Agents - July 2017
The National Association for Estate Agents (naea) uses our YouGov research to explain how the presence of Japanese knotweed on a property should be handled during the selling process.
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Property Wire - July 2017
PropertyWire.com is an online channel focused on news from both the residential and commercial real estate sectors. They have published an article which leads with our YouGov research into the publics knowledge of Japanese knotweed and also includes a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Property Reporter - July 2017
Online property website propertyreporter.co.uk ran a feature article leading with our research headline from our recent YouGov research. The article outlines the findings of the research and includes comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Property Industry Eye - July 2017
News portal propertyindustryeye.co.uk published the article “Three-quarters of home buyers scared off by Japanese knotweed” which looks at the legal implications of Japanese knotweed and also includes a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Inside Conveyancing - July 2017
Website insideconveyancing.co.uk used the content of our YouGov research to publish an article and features extensive coverage of the research findings.
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Landlord News - July 2017
Online news gateway landlordnews.co.uk produced an article using our YouGov research to highlight issues faced by Landlords as awareness of Japanese knotweed increases. The article also includes comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Today's Conveyancer - July 2017
Today's Conveyancer have published an article leading with our YouGov research and including a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Law Firm Services - July 2017
Law news site, conference & event organisers Law Firm Services have produced an article in which they cover the YouGov research undertaken for Environet, and also includes a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Professional Builder - July 2017
Environet were featured on the Professional Builder website an the article which used our YouGov research to examine the current attitude of house buyers and the alarming levels of myth and misinformation. The piece also featured a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Sansome & George - July 2017
A large independent estate agents in the South of England used our recent YouGov research as a way to highlight the issues and resolutions available with Japanese knotweed to anyone looking to buy or sell a property and finishes with a quote from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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BBC Breakfast News - July 2017
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, was featured on the network's flagship show BBC Breakfast which has a daily audience of 6.5 million.
During the bulletin Environet were taking part exclusively in a Japanese knotweed feature.
In the interview the BBC Environment Correspondent Yvette Austin explains the issue with knotweed and then covers why Environet acquired the land. Nic goes on to explain that the area is to be used for field trials after extensive research in the lab to develop and improve the methods currently used.
The piece also included an interview with a resident living close to the site.
BBC South East Today - July 2017
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, was featured on the BBC South East Today lunchtime and evening News.
During the main bulletins Environet were featured exclusively in a piece entitled "Knotweed Trials".
In the interview the BBC Environment Correspondent Yvette Austin explains the issue with knotweed and then covers why Environet acquired the land. Nic goes on to explain that the area is to be used for field trials after extensive research in the lab to develop and improve the methods currently used.
The Times, Bricks and Mortar section - July 2017
Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, is a main contributor to the article from The Times, Bricks and Mortar section. In this piece journalist David Byers looks at the introduction and history of Japanese knotweed. He then moves on to discuss the problems and issues associated with having knotweed present on your property, along with the treatment and removal options available.
The article also includes a case study of one of our clients, Brenda Dunn.
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Get Surrey - July 2017
GetSurrey ran with an article explaining how Japanese knotweed does not need to halt the house purchasing process. The article also includes comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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AOL - July 2017
AOL (the web portal and online service provider) ran an article under the money section of their website listing things that can impact on getting a mortgage, with number one on the list being Japanese knotweed. The piece includes comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet, explaining why you should not try and attempt to treat the problem yourself.
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Town & City magazine - July 2017
Town & City is a free lifestyle magazine covering the latest in home, leisure and business in the south.
Issue 12 of the magazine, published in July 2017, produced a 2 page feature on Japanese knotweed deterring almost 8 out of 10 potential buyers.
The piece includes extensive coverage of our YouGov research, an Environet "Heat Map", which shows the presence of Japanese knotweed, of England & Wales and also includes commentary from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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The Herts Advertiser - July 2017
Within their Property section The Herts Advertiser ran a feature which contained our YouGov research, as well as our "Heat Maps" of Japanese knotweed presence within the readership area of the publication. The article concludes with a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Haslemere UK website July 2017
The local news site Haslemere UK produced an article for Surrey homeowners" (which uses the YouGov research undertaken for Environet) and looks at the Japanese knotweed problem in the area, and how it should not be seen as an obstacle in the sale of a house. The piece also includes a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Devon Live - July 2017
Devonlive.com, the local news site for Devon, published a piece which uses the recent Environet research, as well as our "Heat Maps" to explore the Japanese knotweed problems within the area. The article is rounded off by a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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West Bridgford Wire - July 2017
West Bridgford Wire uses the YouGov research, undertaken for Environet, and uses this to explore not only the local public's attitude towards Japanese knotweed, but also the amount growing in the local area. The article includes a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Somerset Live - July 2017
Somerset Live produced an article which looks at the issues of Japanese knotweed in the area and its prolific spread. The article finishes with highlighting the YouGov research undertaken for Environet.
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The Cardiff Times - July 2017
Cardiff Times produced an article which showcased our YouGov research and features a quote from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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The Bath Chronicle - July 2017
Bath Chronicle ran an article which used our YouGov research, as well as our "Heat Maps" of Japanese knotweed growth in the readership area, to highlight the local problem, issues and attitudes. The piece also featured a comment from Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet.
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Professional Builder - June 2017
Professional Builder featured Environet in their June 2017 edition. In it Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet UK, provides an update on Japanese knotweed and outlines how to ensure its removal.
Building Engineer - April 2017
Building Engineer features Environet in their April 2017 Edition. Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet UK, offers advice when developing a site with Japanese knotweed. In this article Nic explains how Environet were commissioned to assess a site which had been receiving herbicide treatments for over 7 years. Upon inspection it was found that the knotweed was still very much alive, making the site uneconomic to develop. It is always important to ensure you understand the knotweed liabilities before taking on any such development.
Builder & Engineer - April 2017
As pressure mounts to achieve the Government’s housebuilding objectives, brownfield developments are site to rise. In the April 2017 edition of Building and Engineer, Nic Seal comments on how Japanese knotweed can be identified and controlled prior to developing brownfield sites.
Professional Housebuilder and Property Developer - April 2017
Nic Seal, Environmental Scientist and founding Director at Environet UK Ltd, provides an update in the April 2017 edition of Professional Housebuilder and Property Developer. The best ways of dealing with Japanese knotweed on a development site are outlined within this piece.
The Gillingham News - April 2017
In the April 2017 edition of the Gillingham News, Nic Seal, Managing Director of Environet explains all you need to know about Japanese knotweed. This Q&A covers the key characteristics of knotweed, and discusses what the law says about the pesky plant. Always check the TA6 form when buying a property, as there is a specific question relating to Japanese knotweed. A ‘Yes’ or ‘Not known’ may require further investigation.
