What does 'CLM' mean?

Chapter 17: The Property Buying Process in Theory

"...Every lender has a different set of things that they want to know. These requirements are collated by The Council of Mortgage Lenders. The result is the CLM Handbook and every solicitor has access to a copy. When your solicitor knows who you are going to be borrowing from they open up the handbook and see what they need to find out. ..."

"... of the property which does not bother you but causes your lender to withdraw their offer You have chosen a lender with unusual requirements in the CLM Handbook and your chosen property cannot fulfil them You change lender but forget to tell your solicitor who then collates the wrong..."

"...Once officially instructed by you, your solicitor has a set number of actions to undertake. Most are dictated by the lender you are using via the CLM Handbook (see above) but if you are lucky enough to be a cash buyer you can choose to opt out of certain requirements such as local searches (see below). ..."