"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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He is trying to cover your backside and his. It is now standard practice
after a solicitor and his client lost an expensive court case when the
client did not disclose various things he should have done. Realistically
you have little choice but to take the advice because most if not all
solicitors follow the same procedure.

Peter Crosland

Why is this protecting the seller - assuming the seller has been totally
honest in disclosing all facts to the best of his knowledge?

James