https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/propertyvalue/Recent content in propertyvalue on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-2026-japanese-knotweed-hotspots-revealed-nows-the-time-to-check-your-property/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-2026-japanese-knotweed-hotspots-revealed-nows-the-time-to-check-your-property/Bath has been identified as the worst affected area in Somerset for Japanese knotweed this year, with 162 confirmed sightings so far in 2026. This invasive plant species is known for causing serious damage to buildings and can significantly reduce property values. Invasive plant specialists Environet have also highlighted other hotspots across Somerset, including Portishead (41 sightings), Clevedon (30), Keynsham (25), and Weston-super-Mare (24). Emily Grant, director of Environet, emphasizes the importance of vigilance: “Japanese knotweed is now firmly established right across the country.