LMK LAW

21/11/2025

❄️🚗 5 tips for driving on ice ❄️🚗

1️⃣ Be cautious around gritters – do not overtake them.
2️⃣ Slow down – braking on icy roads can take up to 10 times longer.
3️⃣ Use a higher gear – it helps reduce the risk of wheel spin.
4️⃣ Avoid sudden braking – if you need to brake, pump the brakes gently.
5️⃣ Steer smoothly – if you skid, ease off the accelerator and stay calm.

🧊 Stay safe and protect yourself and others on the road!

📞 LMK LAW
✉️ [email protected]

📱 07719043891

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Tea-time sorted! Many thanks to another happy client! 🧁☕️

14/04/2023

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞? 🏠

Here is our Pre-Sale Check List to avoid experiencing delays further down the line.

𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 - these prove that you are the rightful owner. Perhaps these are with your mortgage company or a former solicitor. If so, these can take weeks to be released.

𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐒 - Do you own everything that you are trying to sell?

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 & 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 - if you've made extensions or alterations to your property, or had a new boiler or stove installed, you'll need to provide copies of the planning permission and Building Regulation approvals.

𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐒 - if the property you are selling is part of a managed development, you will be required to obtain a Management Pack from the management company and disclose all additional fees to interested buyers. At LMK Law, we will also need to ensure that the Management Company actually owns the Common Areas and has submitted appropriate returns to Companies House.

𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 (𝐄𝐏𝐂) - if your home does not have one, you are legally obliged to get one before selling.

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 - Do you have the appropriate rights to bring services to your property; water, BT, electricity, or run a sewer from your property? If you need to obtain legal rights over neighbouring properties, these need to be resolved before you go to the market.

All the above can impact the Sale process, causing delays and making the buyer look elsewhere.

At LMK Law, we undertake forensic Pre-Sale checks, taking the stress away from you and ensuring your house sale is predictable and smooth sailing.

𝐖𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.

Get in touch today.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 028 2766 6698

13/05/2022

☎️📞 PHONE LINES ARE DOWN 📞☎️

We are currently experiencing an issue with our internet connection this morning which has led to a disruption to our phone lines.

We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding .

15/04/2022

Happy Easter from all at LMK LAW! 🪺 🐣

Our office will be closed on Friday 15th, Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th April.

We will re-open again as normal on Wednesday 20th April at 9am.

Thank you for all your continued support!

11/04/2022

I’ve had a ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT! What should I do?!
1. Stop the car - failing to do so is an offence.
2. Turn off the engine and turn on the hazard lights.
3. Check for any injuries to yourself or passengers. Call an ambulance if necessary - 999.
4. Call the police - 101, if necessary. There is no legal obligation to report a collision when damage is caused only to the vehicle involved or injury is limited to the driver involved or any animal carried in or on the vehicle.
5. Exchange details with the other party, no matter who was at fault. The details you must exchange are: name, address, vehicle registration number, details of your vehicle owner (if you do not own the vehicle you are driving). Do not ever accept fault for the accident without obtaining legal advice.
6. Take photos if necessary.
7. Contact your solicitor and insurer. LMK provide FREE advice and ensure you get 100% of the compensation you are entitled to.
Even in a small accident, shock can affect you hours later. After a collision, spend time with your family or friends to ensure your wellbeing. If you have any doubts or begin to feel unwell, please seek medical advice.
Tel 07710607161 or 028 2763 9369, 07985741004 (polski)

26/01/2022

Meet Paddy McKee - the youngest member of our team 😊

23/12/2021

11/11/2021

WE ARE HIRING! 👨‍💻🧑‍💻👩‍💻

LMK LAW require a legal secretary for their busy office at 19 High Street, Ballymoney.

Desirable criteria: conveyancing experience.

An additional position may become available and part-time hours will be considered.

Deadline: 26 November 2021

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm | Friday: 9am to 4pm

To apply, send your CV to Mr Leo McKee via email: [email protected]

14/09/2021

🏠 When does the stamp duty holiday end?

✅ The stamp duty threshold will return to pre-Covid levels from 1 October 2021.

➡️ Up to £125,000 – no stamp duty tax applied
➡️ The portion between £125,001 and £250,000 – 2%
➡️ £250,001 and £925,000 – 5%
➡️ £925,001 and £1.5m – 10%
➡️ Above £1.5 million – 12%

✅ First-time buyers are exempt from stamp duty for properties worth up to £300,000.

✅ You have 14 days from the date of completion to pay stamp duty.

Contact us for more advice:

☎️ 028 2766 6698 / 07710607161
🇵🇱 028 2763 9369 / 07985 741004

Send a message to learn more