In this episode of the Bobcast I interview Mark Nunez of Mark Nunez Design. Mark designed the brand logo and website and we discussed how he got started in the industry and about his passion for brand design and artistic creativity.

Following some radio shows I had appeared on which were broadcast on Radio Solent and Radio Dorset in June 2021, I had a call from a lady in Southbourne near Bournemouth.

They were about to exchange contracts on the purchase of a bungalow when their mortgage lender declined their mortgage application due to the fact there had been Japanese knotweed on the plot. They were devastated!

Luckily her mum had heard me on the radio and suggested that she gives me a call.

In this episode I chat with Rob about his background, some examples of knotweed treatment he has been involved in plus the recent RICS consultation.

In culture corner Rob talks of his love the TV series The Sopranos whilst I have been drawn into Nine Perfect Strangers.

I had been dealing with a property purchase and mortgage on a house with Japanese knotweed 10 metres from the house at the end of 2020. It is classified as RICS Category 3 as it is more than 7 metres from the dwelling but within the boundary. This means some lenders will not consider lending as it is within the boundary, but many will.