Buyers of new-build homes are being left exposed to the risk of Japanese knotweed, as residential developers are not required to disclose whether the property is affected by the invasive plant unless directly asked, reports Environet UK.
This is in contrast to sellers of second-hand homes who are required to complete the standard TA6 Law Society Property Information Form as part of the conveyancing process, which asks a direct question about whether the property is affected by knotweed.
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