We buy houses with Japanese knotweed in South Yorkshire

Why knotweed makes conventional sales so difficult

Japanese knotweed is invasive, fast-growing, and capable of damaging building foundations. Most high-street mortgage lenders will not approve a mortgage on a property where active knotweed is within three to seven metres of habitable space. Without mortgage finance, most buyers cannot purchase.

This narrows the buyer pool to cash buyers and specialist investors. That is exactly who we are.

What we do differently

We buy property using our own funds. No mortgage. No lender conditions. No requirement for a knotweed management plan or insurance-backed guarantee before we make an offer.

We assess the property on its overall merits, location, size, condition, and the extent of the knotweed infestation, and make a clear, written offer within 24 hours of viewing.

You still need to declare the knotweed

We want to be clear about this. When you sell to us, you fill in the standard TA6 Property Information Form, which asks about knotweed. You must answer honestly. Non-disclosure can constitute misrepresentation.

We expect knotweed to be declared. It does not deter us. We price our offer to reflect the situation transparently and proceed accordingly.

How quickly can we complete?

With South Yorkshire Property Buyers, completion is achievable in as little as 7 days from offer acceptance for straightforward cases. Most knotweed purchases complete within two to four weeks.

There are no estate agent fees. No solicitor costs to you. We cover the legal costs via our panel solicitors.

Who we buy from

We work with homeowners who have discovered knotweed during a sale process and had a buyer pull out, sellers who have been advised by estate agents that knotweed will prevent a conventional sale, executors dealing with probate properties where knotweed is present, and landlords wanting to exit a tenanted property where knotweed is an issue.

We cover Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and surrounding South Yorkshire areas.

Please note: taxes including Capital Gains Tax remain the seller's responsibility. We recommend seeking independent tax advice if applicable.

Common questions

Do you require a knotweed management plan before you buy?

No. We do not require a management plan or insurance-backed guarantee. We buy the property as it stands and manage or remediate the knotweed ourselves after completion.

Will knotweed reduce the price you offer?

Yes. We price our offers to reflect the situation honestly, including the cost and complexity of dealing with knotweed after purchase. We explain the reasoning behind our offer clearly.

Do I need to declare the knotweed to you?

Yes. The TA6 Property Information Form requires honest disclosure of knotweed. We expect it to be declared and it does not prevent us from proceeding.

Can you buy quickly if I need to move fast?

Yes. In straightforward cases we can complete within 7 days of offer acceptance.

What areas do you cover for knotweed properties?

Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough, and surrounding South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire areas.