RPSA & SLC Recognise The INNS Code
The Residential Property Surveyors
(SLC) formally announced their recognition
and reliable companies to remediate
Association (RPSA) announced today that
of the INNS code of practice. With the
infested sites’.
it has formally recognised the Invasive Non
recognition of two key stakeholder sin
Native Species (INNS) Code of Conduct for
both the surveying and conveyancing
companies engaged in the remediation
markets, this shows the level of progress
of invasive species such as Japanese
which is being made by INNSA and the
Knotweed, which was recently introduced
hard work they are putting in to ensuring
by the Invasive Non Native Specialists
property professionals and consumers
Association (INNSA). The INNS code
have a body of trusted remediation
aims to protect consumers and property
companies and invasive weeds specialists
Mike Clough, Chairman of INNSA said: ‘We
professionals alike and is independently
to turn to when knotweed and other non
are delighted that the SLC and RPSA have
regulated by the Property Codes
native species are found at a property.
both officially recognised the INNS Code
Compliance Board (PCCB), with the redress
mechanism provided by the Property
Ombudsman. The PCCB will work with
BASIS Registration Ltd in order to ensure
that all technical and service provisions of
the code are adhered to.
Simon Law, Chairman of the SLC said:
'Invasive species such as Knotweed are of
increasing concern for homebuyers and
sellers due to the effect that they can have
on a property and the relatively high cost
of remediation. The INNS Code provides
This announcement comes just weeks
peace of mind to consumers and our
after the Society of Licensed Conveyancers
members that they are using reputable
Alan Milstein, Chairman of RPSA said:
‘We are pleased to officially recognise
the INNS Code and now encourage our
members only to introduce their clients
to companies that subscribe to the INNS
Code.’
of Practice. We have been working on the
Code for many months to ensure that it is
fit for purpose. It will provide reassurance
to consumers and businesses that they are
using reliable and competent consultants
and contractors to deal with their invasive
species problems. We believe that it will
quickly become the 'gold standard' for our
industry’.
The INNS Code is now open for companies to apply to subscribe, with the code available for viewing at www.pccb.org.uk.
To subscribe to the code, or for further information, please call 0800 1300 485 or e-mail [email protected].
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