The Metro also stated that Santander are not the only company and is among a string of lenders who are now refusing mortgages if knotweed is deemed to threaten a property, even if it is growing next door.

People need to realise the issues with having the weed in your garden and get it sorted, as there are environmental friendly procedures to rid of the plant such as soil steaming and ensuring that the stem is either destroyed, burnt or dried out but the removal should only really be put into place by experienced professionals.

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