Council of Mortgage Lenders Professional Consultant's Certificate (CML PCC)

Posted by Atoll Ltd on 21st July 2021 -

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) standard certificate for use by architects on the sale of a home is downloadable from the links below. This certificate was agreed by the CML and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2002, and the CML requires it to stand alone, independent of any appointment contract. Therefore the certificate does not need to refer to the consultant's appointment. The certificate is insured under the architects mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance cover (PII) in accordance with that policy's terms and conditions.

The purpose of the below guide, developed by the RIBA, CIAT and RICS, is to assist all to understand the rationale and workings of the CML Professional Consultant's certificate and thereby assist everyone in assessing the risks and potential liabilities when signed. The information sheet was produced in 2008 to give guidance on the differences between professional consultants' certificates and other structural guarantees like NHBC and LABC Warranty.

Downbload Guides:

ProfessionalConsultantCertificatedoc DOC, 30 KB

CMLCertificateGuidancepdf PDF, 75 KB

PoliciesvCertificatesInformationSheetpdf PDF, 37 KB

Check out the further advice from the RIBA and download their various free guides, including their information and advocacy on the benefits of Working With an Architect on Your Home .

Ian Banks has been a Chartered RIBA Architect now for over 30 years, and would be delighted to assist you. Call him now on 07717710014 or email him at [email protected] .

Further information can be viewed on recent Atoll blogs here on Defects and Building Insurance and other useful guides are also accessible on The Landsite, Houzz Pro and main website for Atoll Architecture.