Property Care Association’s only approved independent surveyor
Ashfield Japanese Knotweed (AJK) has extensive experience working with commercial and industrial property developers, high street banks, public authorities and industrial fund owners.
Provided advice on the segregation and supervision required during demolition works.
Reviewed quotes obtained by the client to remediate Japanese Knotweed for £500,000.
Instructed a full invasive species survey which identified Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Horsetail both on site and along the boundary of an adjacent site.
Results:
Options Appraisal identified a method of clearing the site for divestment at a cost of £100,000.
Saved the client £400,000.
Negotiations were initiated with adjacent land owner for the boundary infestations prior to the completion of land sale.
Key Services: Site Survey; Management Plan; Cost Risk Review
Actions:
Carried out a survey of a large number of industrial sites as part of a due diligence exercise for the financial restructuring of a large industrial portfolio holder.
Made recommendations on the management of the Japanese Knotweed observed as part of the financial restructuring deal.
Results:
Client obtained funding without overly onerous management requirements associated with Japanese Knotweed.
