Absence of easement - insurance?

[desparatedan]

Help.Urgent. House sale about to fall through. We have no formal easement for our water pipe running through a neighbouring farmer's field and our buyer's solicitor says that both she and the buyers mortgage company will not accept a 'lack of easement indemnity policy' even though the pipe has been in place for 4 years. Our solicitor cannot seem to convince them. Can anybody suggest any case law or other proof that might appease them?

[MustafaTickl]

There is nothing. If your purchaser will not proceed with an uncertain water supply the choices are (1) negotiate with the owner of the field for a grant of an easement (2) plead to a court for a statement that the four years is sufficient for a prescriptive easement to exist, or (3) re-route your water supply in a way that is certain.

[desparatedan]

many thanks for taking the time to reply. I guess we will have to re-think our options as you suggest.