Free guide · Updated 5 October 2026
The TA6 form, explained
The TA6 Property Information Form is the long questionnaire your solicitor sends when you sell a home in England or Wales. Here's what it asks, what changed in the 6th edition, and what to gather so you can answer it quickly and accurately.
The short answer
The TA6 is the seller's statement of facts about the property, used by the buyer's solicitor. The current version is the 6th edition (2025), which has been mandatory for Conveyancing Quality Scheme firms on new instructions since 30 March 2026. Buyers can rely on your answers — so the better your records, the smoother your sale.
What the TA6 is, and who fills it in
The TA6 is one of the Law Society's transaction forms. It lets the seller give a prospective buyer the key information they hold about the property before the buyer commits. Every legal owner named on the title must prepare the answers and sign — or a legal representative selling under power of attorney, a trust or probate.
You won't find it to download: the Law Society provides the forms to solicitors and conveyancers through approved suppliers, and they pass it to you, usually through an online portal. It's designed for use once an offer is accepted, but you can complete it earlier.
What changed in the 6th edition
- Released 13 October 2025, replacing both the 4th and 5th editions.
- Mandatory for CQS members on transactions where the solicitor is instructed on or after 30 March 2026.
- Shorter: ten fewer sections than the 5th edition.
- Material information questions added in the 5th edition (to follow National Trading Standards guidance) were removed.
- More 'not known' options where sellers genuinely don't know an answer.
- Rewritten explanatory notes with clearer examples. A new TA7 (5th edition) for leasehold homes launched alongside it.
Estate agents still need to give buyers material information when they list a home. The Law Society plans a separate, optional material information form for this.
The TA6, section by section
These are the question areas in the Law Society's 6th edition notes, with the proof that usually helps you answer.
Property and seller details
Who is selling and the property address.
Helpful proof: Title deeds or Land Registry title
Boundaries
Who owns or maintains each boundary, and any moved or changed boundaries.
Helpful proof: Plan from the title, notes on fences and walls
Disputes
Past or current disputes or complaints about the property or neighbours.
Helpful proof: Any letters or correspondence
Notices
Notices or proposals that affect the property, such as planning or neighbour works.
Helpful proof: Copies of notices received
Alterations
Building work, extensions, loft or garage conversions, window replacements and other changes.
Helpful proof: Planning permission, building regulations completion certificates, FENSA/CERTASS
Guarantees and warranties
New-build warranties, damp proofing, roofing, boiler and other guarantees.
Helpful proof: Guarantee documents and invoices
Insurance
Buildings insurance and any difficulty getting cover or claims made.
Helpful proof: Current policy schedule
Environmental matters
Flooding, radon, energy efficiency and Japanese knotweed.
Helpful proof: EPC, flood or radon reports, knotweed management plan
Rights and informal arrangements
Shared drives, rights of way and access arrangements with neighbours.
Helpful proof: Any written agreements
Parking
Parking arrangements and controlled parking zones.
Helpful proof: Permit details
Services
Electrical work, central heating, drainage and sewerage.
Helpful proof: Electrical certificates, boiler service records, Gas Safe certificates
Connection to services
Which utilities are connected and who supplies them.
Helpful proof: Recent utility bills
Transaction information
Your onward move, chain and anyone else living at the property.
Helpful proof: Details of your own purchase
Completion
Vacant possession and moving arrangements.
Helpful proof: Moving date plans
Documents to gather before your solicitor sends the TA6
Leasehold? You'll also need lease details, service charge and ground rent information for the TA7.
Tips for answering accurately
- 1
Answer from what you know, not what you assume. Use 'not known' when it's genuinely true — guessing can cause problems later.
- 2
Back answers up with paperwork. If you say work was signed off, attach the certificate. Missing documents are a common cause of delay.
- 3
Mention anything a buyer would want to know. Disputes, notices and past problems are better disclosed upfront than found later.
- 4
Keep it up to date. If anything changes before exchange, tell your solicitor so the answers can be updated.
- 5
Ask when unsure. Your solicitor or conveyancer can explain any question. The Law Society's notes help too.
For conveyancers
See your client's documents before the TA6 comes back
Free read-only access to the packs sellers share with you.
For estate agents
Material information, collected before listing
A free dashboard showing what each seller is missing.
Common questions
What is a TA6 form?
The TA6 Property Information Form is the Law Society form sellers in England and Wales complete to give the buyer detailed information about the property — boundaries, disputes, alterations, guarantees, services and more. Your solicitor or conveyancer sends it to you; buyers can rely on your answers.
Which edition of the TA6 should I use?
The 6th edition, released in October 2025. It replaced the 4th and 5th editions and became mandatory for Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) firms on new instructions from 30 March 2026. If your solicitor was instructed before then on an older edition, they can keep using it for that sale.
Can I download a blank TA6 form myself?
Not usually. The Law Society says transaction forms aren't available to the public and are provided by your solicitor or conveyancer, often through an online portal. You can prepare the answers and documents in advance, though.
When do sellers fill in the TA6?
It's designed for after an offer is accepted, but it can be completed before a buyer is found. Filling it in early — or at least gathering the paperwork — helps avoid delays once the sale is agreed.
What happens if I give wrong information on the TA6?
Buyers can rely on the TA6. Misleading or incorrect answers can lead to a claim against you, so answer carefully, use 'not known' where it's genuinely true, and ask your solicitor when unsure.
What's the difference between the TA6, TA7 and TA10?
The TA6 covers the property itself. The TA7 Leasehold Information Form adds questions for leasehold homes, such as service charges and the management company. The TA10 Fittings and Contents Form lists what's included in the sale.
Did the 6th edition remove material information questions?
Yes. Questions added to the 5th edition to follow National Trading Standards material information guidance were removed from the 6th edition. The Law Society said a separate, optional material information form would help sellers gather what estate agents need before listing.
Sources
- The Law Society: TA6 Property information form (6th edition)
- The Law Society: TA6 (6th edition) explanatory notes for sellers and buyers
- The Law Society: New version of key property form launched (13 Oct 2025)
- The Law Society: Transaction (TA) forms
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TA6 is a Law Society form. Home Bird is not affiliated with the Law Society and doesn't replace the form or your solicitor's advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice.