It would be interesting to see what reply you get from your Agent - perhaps you should post her reply on this forum - I expect you will get some feedback to her response, then you can decide for yourself if she has given you a truthfull reply.  You said you used a solicitor - was it an independent solicitor or just the notery that the Agent recommended.  They try to steer you clear of independent solicitors telling you it is a waste of money and you do not need to use one!!!!!!!.