indemnity insurance
Articles on indemnity insurance in property transactions, including policies proposed for missing consents, defective title and other conveyancing issues. Explore what a policy may cover, its limitations and why a lender’s requirements still need to be checked.
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My Environmental Search Passed When I Bought, So Why Has My Buyer’s Search Failed?
When selling a property, discrepancies between environmental search results can arise, potentially complicating the sale. Different methodologies, new information, or varied product types can cause one report to recommend further action while another passes. Sellers should carefully review both reports and the advice received during the original purchase to address buyer concerns.
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Garage conversion without Building Regulations
You are selling your house when the buyer’s solicitor asks for Building Regulations approval for a garage conversion. The conversion was completed before you bought the property. You have lived with it for years, it was not highlighted as a problem during your purchase and you do not have a completion certificate. You are now…