Swindon September 2026 Meeting 

How Japanese knotweed can make you money! Jason Harker

Through hard work and determination, Jason has been identifying and eradicating Japanese knotweed for over 20 years and Japanese Knotweed Expert is a top 5 company in the UK for weed remediation and is PCA accredited to the highest standard. Jason has a passion for helping others to come up with solutions and has a wide knowledge of invasive plants, including Japanese knotweed.

Often, when Japanese knotweed is mentioned or seen when enquiring about a property, there can be a mixture of responses and emotions from potential buyers.

During Jason's talk, he would like to enlighten you about the benefits of investing in a property with Japanese knotweed and how this can offer you financial gain rather than a potential loss. 

During the presentation you will learn: 

• How much Japanese knotweed can reduce the value of a property.
• Legislation relating to Japanese knotweed on a property whether selling, developing or buying.
• Financial benefits if you are developing a site with Japanese knotweed.
• The five things solicitors/surveyors need on all reports to ensure mortgages are approved for a property with Japanese knotweed and how homebuyers can get a mortgage with Japanese knotweed present on the property.

ALSO...Tax efficiency for property investors - Penelope Walters 

Penelope’s talk centres around the tax treatment of Serviced Accommodation. She will explain how serviced accommodation is taxed, the advantageous tax treatment of rental properties that  qualify as Furnished Holiday Lettings and the criteria that properties need to meet to be taxed as Furnished Holiday Lettings.
Penelope will also provide real world examples and comparisons of the tax suffered on the same rental property when it is rented on a short-term or long-term basis.