Japanese Knotweed - New RICS Guidance for Residential Property Professionals

Introduction

All residential valuers and surveyors are affected by new guidance on Japanese knotweed issued by RICS early in 2022.

This live session, which is presented by an acknowledged expert on the topic, the author of the guidance, will review the reasons why the new guidance has been issued, describe the new process which it introduces and explain the implications for inspections, valuations and reporting where residential properties are affected by Japanese knotweed.

The session is aimed at residential property practitioners including valuers, estate agents and conveyancers.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How the new guidance has been shaped by recent research
• The changes introduced by the new guidance and why they are so important
• The requirements for reporting to lenders and private clients - and how are they different from what has gone before
• Does the new guidance mean that Japanese knotweed is no longer a problem? [Spoiler: No!]
• How to value a property which is affected by Japanese knotweed
• What resources are available to reduce the risk of negligence claims
• What the guidance may mean for the residential property market in the longer term

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.