Urgent warning over Japanese knotweed signs that could cost you £18,000 this summer

FINDING Japanese knotweed on your property can quickly turn into a costly nightmare that can stop you being able to sell your home or get a mortgage.

The plant grows quickly and can cause damage to buildings, plus it’s extremely difficult to eradicate.

Image credit: Shutterstock/Przemyslaw MuszynskiJapanese knotweed can cause a lot of damage[/caption]

You’ll usually have to call out the professionals if you spot the weed, and they will apply a specialist treatment to kill the plant roots.