Contrary to views in the industry TCM would like to confirm its success in securing exclusive deals with two high street mortgage lenders.
It has become increasingly difficult for buyers and homeowners to secure a loan against a property where Japanese knotweed is present. The weed when identified by surveyors will cause any lender to retract the loan agreement due to the destructive nature of the plant and its ability to damage a property.
TCM have worked with the lenders and negotiated a deal in which once the weed on the property has been treated by their workforce and a warranty issued the mortgage agreement can be revisited by the borrower.
This is fantastic news for those owners and buyers who are unable to progress with a sale and offers borrowers a chance to move forward. If you are struggling to get a mortgage agreement or sell your property then get in touch to discuss how TCM and its high street partners can help.
TCMs experience and credibility is what has driven the deals and allowed us to work with over 500 esurv surveyors. We have now completed 37 treatments on residential properties this year to date, which has led to mortgages being granted. We are looking forward to helping many more lenders and borrowers overcome the problems Japanese knotweed can cause.
Kate from London comments on her own experience of finding Japanese knotweed on her property;
“I was in the midst of trying to move house when a surveyor found Japanese knotweed in my garden. My buyer’s lender was renowned for not mortgaging on properties where knotweed is present so I thought the whole move was off and my property would be unsellable. But Howard at TCM came round, assessed the problem, came up with the best solution for my situation – to dig it all out – and spoke to the surveyor to explain the process. The team were quick to complete the work (it took 3 days) and they cleaned up after each visit. TCM’s final report confirming total eradication of the knotweed and the accompanying guarantee meant the lender agreed to proceed with mortgaging against the property and I was able to move home. This was a hugely stressful time for me, but TCM kept me calm and just got on with sorting the problem. They are very professional and absolute experts at what they do. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.”
