Mitigating the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation

This edition focuses on ways to mitigate the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation. We reveal some of our latest consumer research with YouGov, highlighting the fact that almost one in ten sellers would give false information to the buyer if they had Japanese knotweed on their property.

With misrepresentation claims often settling for sums well over £25k, you must give your clients sound advice, whether acting for the vendor or the purchaser. Our article focuses on best practices for conveyancers, top tips for addressing a “not known” response on the TA6, as well as examining the differences between fraudulent and innocent misrepresentation.

Read ‘Beacon: Mitigating the risks arising from Japanese knotweed misrepresentation’ here!