What is search indemnity insurance in conveyancing?
Why buyers sometimes accept policy cover instead of waiting for local search replies and what insurers expect by way of disclosure in England and Wales.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 9 min read
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Summary
Search indemnity can unblock tight deadlines when a risk is remote and a lender agrees, but it replaces indemnity language, not a professional reading of all searches.
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