How can homebuyers be protected from the risks posed by bamboo?

Unlike with Japanese knotweed, there is no legal obligation for a seller or a surveyor to flag the presence of bamboo on a property to potential buyers. Yet homeowners who unwittingly inherit it, automatically become responsible for remedying the problem if there’s a risk of damage or encroachment.

In this edition of Beacon, we explore the current framework for highlighting invasive bamboo during property transactions and provides advice on how surveyors and conveyancers can better protect their clients.

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