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An Irish Property & Engineering Surveyors Blog!
Navigating the Irish property market can feel like walking a tightrope, but buying or selling a home in the West of Ireland doesn’t have to mean stepping into the unknown. Written by the expert structural engineering survey team at My Engineer Ltd, the mypropertysurvey.ie blog delivers clear, independent, and jargon-free guidance on everything from pre-purchase structural surveys and snag lists to rural planning permission, boundary compliance, and grant eligibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer in Galway, a vendor getting ready to sell in Mayo, our blog brings you direct insights straight from the boots on the ground—helping you spot potential structural defects, meet legal requirements, and protect your investment with total confidence.
The impact of Japanese knotweed in Galway & Mayo homes in 2027
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a highly invasive plant species that is not native to Ireland. It was originally imported from East Asia during the Victorian era as an ornamental garden plant. It is widespread across every county including Galway & Mayo. It thrives in Ireland's mild, wet climate. From our surveys, we have noted it more in areas where it can grow without hindrance, in particular along abandoned railway lines and adjoining rivers and streams. However, we have also seen it along public roads in rural areas.