The Invasive Non Native Specialists Association (INNSA) will hold its annual conference in Manchester on 24th March 2015 and believes that conveyancers will find the event of great relevance following the passage into law of The Infrastructure Act.
The Infrastructure Act places new responsibilities on property owners where invasive species (such as Japanese Knotweed) are present on their land. When viewed alongside the different lending policies being applied by mortgage lenders there are implications for conveyancers when acting for property buyers and sellers. The INNSA Conference will cover the provisions of the Infrastructure Act, the view of mortgage lenders and a presentation by RICS on how this impacts surveyors and valuers.
The Conference will also see the launch of the new INNSA Code of Practice which will be the quality standard on which consumers, businesses and property professionals can rely when contracting the services of invasive species consultants and remediators.
Mike Clough the Chairman of INNSA said “the world of invasive species and in particular Japanese Knotweed has taken on a much greater profile in recent times and there is a lot of misinformation, even myths, about what the implications are for property owners. The INNSA Conference will provide clarity in respect of the up to date legal situation, the approach that mortgage lenders are taking and how species are identified and remediated.”
“The INNSA Code of Practice will set a clear quality mark for consumers, industry and property professionals to rely on when appointing specialist firms to tackle invasive species, and give peace of mind that remediation will be effective supported up by insurance backed warranties.” Clough added.
The INNSA Conference will offer Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers 5 CPD points. Conveyancers interested in attending should e-mail david@innsa.org or call 0800 130 0485.
