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


That is the problem because sellers are often "economical with the truth"
and the solicitor can be left being liable particularly if the client has
no surplus funds. In any case it is best regarded as insurance that you
hope you never have to claim against.

Peter Crosland


But in this case it is the buyers solicitor who is demanding the insurance -
not the sellers solicitor.

James