The TA6 Property Information Form is a detailed questionnaire completed by the seller of a residential property in England and Wales. It gives the buyer and their solicitor important information about the property that may not be obvious from a viewing, title documents or standard conveyancing searches.
The form covers matters such as boundaries, neighbour disputes, alterations, planning and building work, guarantees, flooding, rights of way, parking, utilities and who will be living at the property on completion.
For sellers, completing the TA6 accurately is an important part of the conveyancing process. For buyers, it is one of the key documents used to understand exactly what they are purchasing before contracts are exchanged.
Who Completes the TA6 Property Information Form?
The form is normally completed by the seller.
Where there is more than one seller, all sellers are responsible for the information provided.
In some circumstances, the property may be sold by somebody acting on behalf of the owner, such as:
- An attorney.
- An executor.
- An administrator.
- A trustee.
- An authorised representative of a company.
A representative may have less personal knowledge of the property than somebody who has lived there for many years. Where information genuinely is not known, this should be made clear rather than guessed.
When we are selling a property, we can guide sellers through the information and supporting documents required as part of the transaction.
What Is the Latest Version of the TA6 Form?
The current version is the TA6 Property Information Form 6th edition.
The 6th edition replaced the previous 4th and 5th editions on 30 March 2026.
For firms accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the 6th edition must be used for new transactions where the solicitor was instructed on or after 30 March 2026.
The newer version was designed to make the form easier for sellers to understand and complete.
It also reduced duplication and streamlined the information being requested.
The 6th edition contains 15 sections, considerably fewer than the previous edition.
When Do You Complete a TA6 Form?
A seller will usually complete the TA6 after deciding to sell their property.
It can be completed after an offer has been accepted, although preparing the information earlier can help avoid delays once a buyer has been found.
After the seller’s solicitor receives the completed form, it becomes part of the documentation provided to the buyer’s solicitor.
This means the buyer can review the information while other parts of the transaction are progressing.
Our guide explaining what happens after an offer on a house is accepted covers how this fits into searches, surveys, enquiries, mortgages and the wider purchase process.
What Information Does the TA6 Form Contain?
The TA6 covers a wide range of practical and legal information about the property.
The questions are designed to reveal matters a buyer may reasonably want to understand before becoming legally committed to the purchase.
Some of the main subjects include:
| Area | Examples of Information Requested |
|---|---|
| Boundaries | Fences, walls, hedges, boundary changes and party wall matters |
| Disputes | Current or previous neighbour disputes and complaints |
| Notices | Planning notices, road proposals and other formal notices |
| Alterations | Extensions, conversions and building works |
| Guarantees | Warranties and guarantees relating to work carried out |
| Insurance | Relevant property insurance matters |
| Environmental matters | Flooding and other environmental issues |
| Rights | Rights of way, access and informal arrangements |
| Parking | Driveways, spaces, permits and EV charging |
| Services | Electricity, gas, water, heating and drainage |
| Transaction information | Occupiers and moving arrangements |
| Completion | Mortgages, removals and matters affecting completion |
The form does not replace a survey, conveyancing searches or the buyer’s solicitor’s investigation of the legal title.
Instead, all of these sources of information work together.
What Does the TA6 Say About Property Boundaries?
Boundary information is particularly important because the physical fence, hedge or wall you see during a viewing does not necessarily tell you exactly where the legal boundary lies.
The seller may be asked about:
- Who owns or maintains boundary features.
- Irregular boundaries.
- Changes made to boundaries.
- Structures that cross boundaries.
- Previous party wall notices.
If a seller does not know who owns or maintains a particular boundary, they should not guess.
A buyer’s solicitor may compare the answers with the property’s title plan and raise further enquiries where something does not appear to match.
Does the TA6 Include Neighbour Disputes?
Yes.
The form asks about disputes and issues involving neighbouring properties.
This may include matters such as:
- Boundary disagreements.
- Noise complaints.
- Access disagreements.
- Parking disputes.
- Problems involving shared facilities.
- Complaints about nearby property owners.
The question is not restricted to disputes currently taking place.
Previous disputes can also be relevant.
A seller should therefore avoid assuming that an old disagreement can simply be ignored because it has now stopped.
Do You Have to Declare a Dispute With a Neighbour?
If the TA6 asks about a matter that falls within the scope of a dispute or complaint, the seller should answer honestly and accurately based on their knowledge.
This is an area where sellers sometimes worry that disclosure will discourage a buyer.
However, failing to disclose relevant information can create a much bigger problem if the buyer later discovers that the answer was inaccurate or misleading.
If you are unsure whether a particular disagreement needs to be included, speak to your solicitor before answering.
What Notices Have to Be Disclosed?
The TA6 asks about formal or official notices affecting the property or the surrounding area.
These could include matters involving:
- Planning applications.
- Nearby developments.
- Road schemes.
- Parking changes.
- Works affecting the property.
- Other proposals the seller has been formally told about.
These matters may influence a buyer’s decision.
For example, a buyer may want to know about a proposed road development or substantial neighbouring construction before exchanging contracts.
What Does the TA6 Ask About Extensions and Alterations?
The form contains questions about changes made to the property.
Examples include:
- Extensions.
- Loft conversions.
- Garage conversions.
- Replacement windows.
- Structural alterations.
- Electrical work.
- Heating installations.
- Other building works.
Where work required planning permission, building regulations approval or another consent, supporting documentation may be requested.
A seller should provide relevant certificates, permissions and guarantees where these are available.
If documentation is missing, tell your solicitor rather than assuming it does not matter.
What If Building Work Was Carried Out Without Paperwork?
Missing paperwork does not automatically mean that a property cannot be sold.
However, it may lead to further enquiries.
The buyer’s solicitor may want to establish:
- When the work was carried out.
- Whether planning permission was required.
- Whether building regulations applied.
- Whether a completion certificate exists.
- Whether any other consent was required.
The appropriate solution depends on the work and the circumstances.
This is one reason why sellers should gather property documents as early as possible rather than waiting until the transaction is approaching exchange.
What Guarantees and Warranties Does the TA6 Cover?
The form asks sellers about guarantees and warranties relating to the property.
Depending on the property, these might cover:
- Damp-proofing work.
- Timber treatment.
- Roofing work.
- Replacement windows.
- Solar panels.
- Structural work.
- New-home warranties.
- Heating installations.
- Other specialist works.
A buyer may want to know whether the guarantee can be transferred to them after completion.
The existence of a guarantee does not necessarily mean that the seller is personally guaranteeing the condition of the property.
The underlying documentation should still be reviewed.
Does the TA6 Cover Flooding?
Yes.
Environmental matters are included in the form and flooding is one of the important issues sellers may need to address.
The seller may be asked about previous incidents of flooding and relevant environmental information they know about.
A buyer should not rely on the TA6 alone when considering flood risk.
Environmental searches, flood information and specialist advice may also be appropriate depending on the property.
Does the TA6 Ask About Japanese Knotweed?
Environmental questions can include matters relating to invasive plants and other environmental concerns.
Where a seller is aware of an issue affecting the property, it is important that the relevant questions are answered accurately.
Buyers should remember that the seller can only disclose matters they know about.
A TA6 response is therefore not a substitute for inspecting the property or obtaining specialist advice where there is reason for concern.
Does the TA6 Cover Rights of Way?
Yes.
The form asks about rights and informal arrangements relating to the property.
These might include:
- Shared driveways.
- Access across neighbouring land.
- Footpaths.
- Shared pathways.
- Rights to use facilities.
- Informal access arrangements.
- Rights enjoyed by neighbouring owners.
A buyer’s solicitor will also examine the title documents to establish which legal rights are formally recorded.
The seller’s answers can help identify practical arrangements that may not be immediately obvious from the title itself.
If you encounter unfamiliar terminology while reviewing property documentation, our conveyancing glossary explains many of the terms commonly used during a property transaction.
What Does the TA6 Ask About Parking?
Parking is covered because the arrangements may not always be obvious from viewing the property.
The seller may need to provide information about:
- Driveways.
- Garages.
- Allocated parking.
- Shared parking.
- Residents’ permits.
- Controlled parking zones.
- Electric vehicle charging points.
This can be especially important where the property is advertised with parking but the legal right to use a particular space is unclear.
Does the TA6 Cover Electric Vehicle Charging Points?
Yes.
The current form includes questions relating to parking arrangements and electric vehicle charging.
An EV charging point may involve more than simply confirming that one is installed.
There can also be questions around installation, electrical documentation, ownership and whether the charging arrangement is connected solely to the property.
Supporting documentation should be provided where relevant and available.
What Services Are Covered by the TA6?
The form asks about important property services and installations.
These can include:
- Electricity.
- Gas.
- Water.
- Drainage.
- Heating.
- Electrical installations.
- Private drainage systems.
- Other utility arrangements.
Properties do not all have conventional mains services.
For example, a rural property could use private drainage, while another home might have a heat pump rather than a conventional boiler.
These details can affect maintenance, running costs and the buyer’s future responsibilities.
Does the TA6 Cover Septic Tanks and Private Drainage?
Where the property is not connected to conventional mains drainage, the seller should provide the relevant information about the arrangement.
This may include a septic tank or another private drainage system.
A buyer may then need further information about:
- Ownership.
- Location.
- Maintenance.
- Shared use.
- Emptying arrangements.
- Access.
- Compliance with applicable requirements.
Private drainage can create additional conveyancing enquiries, so dealing with the information early can help prevent delays.
Does the TA6 Include Information About Occupiers?
Yes.
The transaction information includes questions about people occupying the property.
This matters because a property being sold with vacant possession should normally be empty and available for the buyer to occupy on completion.
The seller may need to identify adults living at the property and confirm the arrangements for them to leave.
This could include:
- Family members.
- Lodgers.
- Tenants.
- Resident employees.
- Other adult occupiers.
Where another person may have rights relating to the property, additional documentation may be required.
What Does Vacant Possession Mean?
Vacant possession generally means the buyer should be able to take possession of the property at completion without other people or unwanted belongings remaining there.
Where vacant possession has been agreed, the seller should normally make sure:
- Occupiers have left.
- Tenancies or licences have been dealt with appropriately.
- Unwanted contents have been removed.
- The buyer can take possession on completion.
Problems with occupiers should be dealt with well before the completion date.
Is the TA6 Form Legally Binding?
The TA6 is not simply a separate contract that becomes legally binding when the seller signs it.
However, the answers are legally important.
A buyer can rely on information provided by the seller.
If a seller gives inaccurate or misleading information and the buyer relies on it when proceeding with the purchase, the buyer may potentially have a misrepresentation claim.
This means sellers should take the form seriously.
They should not:
- Guess.
- Deliberately conceal problems.
- Give an answer they know is inaccurate.
- Assume an old issue no longer matters.
- State something as fact where they genuinely do not know.
If you do not know the answer to a question, say so and discuss it with your solicitor.
Can a Buyer Sue Over Incorrect TA6 Answers?
Potentially, yes.
If misleading information has been provided and the buyer has relied on that information, a legal claim may be possible depending on the circumstances.
The exact consequences depend on issues such as:
- What was stated.
- Whether the answer was inaccurate.
- What the seller knew.
- Whether the buyer relied on the information.
- Whether the buyer suffered a financial loss.
Not every mistake automatically produces a successful claim.
However, deliberately misleading a buyer or carelessly providing inaccurate information can create serious problems after completion.
What Happens If You Make an Honest Mistake on the TA6?
If you realise that an answer is incorrect, tell your solicitor immediately.
Do not wait for the buyer to discover the problem.
The information can potentially be corrected before exchange.
Similarly, if something changes after you completed the form, your solicitor should be informed.
For example, you might complete the TA6 and then:
- Become involved in a neighbour dispute.
- Receive a planning notice.
- Experience flooding.
- Discover missing building paperwork.
- Change arrangements affecting completion.
The buyer needs up-to-date information when deciding whether to proceed.
What Should You Do If You Do Not Know an Answer?
Do not guess.
The current TA6 provides opportunities for sellers to indicate where information is not known.
That is preferable to giving an answer without a reasonable basis.
You may also be able to check relevant paperwork or discuss the issue with your solicitor before completing the section.
Sellers are not expected to possess technical or legal expertise.
They are expected to answer truthfully and accurately based on what they know and the information reasonably available to them.
What Documents Should You Gather Before Completing a TA6?
Preparing the paperwork in advance can make completion much easier.
Useful documents may include:
- Planning permissions.
- Building regulations certificates.
- Guarantees and warranties.
- Window installation certificates.
- Electrical certificates.
- Heating installation documents.
- Party wall notices.
- Property title documents.
- Insurance information.
- Details of services and utilities.
- Documentation relating to alterations.
- Parking information.
You may not need every item on this list.
The documents required depend on the property and the work carried out during your ownership.
Does a Buyer Still Need a Survey If They Have the TA6?
Yes.
The TA6 is not a survey.
It records information provided by the seller based on their knowledge.
A surveyor inspects the physical condition of the property.
A buyer should therefore not assume that a seller’s answers eliminate the need to investigate:
- Structural defects.
- Roof condition.
- Damp.
- Subsidence.
- Timber problems.
- Building defects.
- General maintenance.
Likewise, the mortgage lender’s valuation should not automatically be treated as a substitute for an independent survey.
Does the TA6 Replace Property Searches?
No.
The buyer’s solicitor may still carry out relevant searches.
These can include:
- Local authority searches.
- Drainage and water searches.
- Environmental searches.
- Other searches appropriate to the property.
The conveyancing process involves combining information from the seller, the legal title, searches, enquiries, mortgage documentation and other relevant evidence.
The TA6 is one part of that wider investigation.
What Is the Difference Between TA6, TA7 and TA10?
These forms serve different purposes.
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TA6 | General information about the property |
| TA7 | Additional information relating to leasehold property |
| TA10 | Fixtures, fittings and contents included or excluded from the sale |
If you are selling a leasehold property, you may therefore need to complete both a TA6 and TA7.
The TA10 deals with practical matters such as which fixtures and contents will remain at the property after completion.
Does Every Property Sale Need a TA6?
The TA6 is used for most standard residential property transactions in England and Wales.
However, it is primarily designed for owner-occupied residential sales.
Different arrangements may apply to transactions such as:
- New-build purchases.
- Some auction sales.
- Certain part-exchange transactions.
- Unusual or specialist transactions.
Your solicitor can confirm which transaction forms are appropriate.
How Long Does a TA6 Form Take to Complete?
There is no fixed time.
A straightforward seller with well-organised paperwork may be able to answer most questions relatively quickly.
A more complicated property could require time to locate:
- Old planning documents.
- Guarantees.
- Certificates.
- Boundary information.
- Party wall paperwork.
- Details of previous building work.
Rather than rushing through the form, allow enough time to check the answers carefully.
Providing complete information at the beginning can help reduce additional enquiries later.
What Happens After the TA6 Is Completed?
Once completed, the form is normally provided to the seller’s solicitor.
It then forms part of the documentation supplied to the buyer’s solicitor.
The buyer and their solicitor review the answers alongside other information about the property.
Further questions may then be raised.
For example, if the TA6 says an extension was built several years ago, the buyer’s solicitor may ask to see:
- Planning permission.
- Building regulation approval.
- Completion certificates.
- Relevant guarantees.
The form therefore often provides the starting point for additional conveyancing enquiries rather than ending the investigation.
Can TA6 Problems Delay a Property Sale?
Yes.
Delays can occur where:
- Sections are left incomplete.
- Supporting documents cannot be found.
- Answers conflict with title information.
- Building work lacks documentation.
- Boundary arrangements are unclear.
- A dispute has not been properly explained.
- Information changes during the transaction.
- The buyer needs further clarification.
Completing the form carefully and gathering supporting paperwork early can prevent some of these delays.
Should You Complete the TA6 Before Finding a Buyer?
There can be advantages to starting the process early.
Gathering property information before a buyer is found gives you time to identify missing documents or issues that may otherwise emerge later.
For example, you may discover that:
- A building certificate is missing.
- A guarantee cannot be located.
- The title does not reflect the physical layout.
- You need clarification about a boundary.
- Paperwork relating to an extension is incomplete.
Finding this out before exchange is much better than discovering it when the transaction is already under pressure.
What Should Buyers Look for in a TA6?
Buyers should read the form carefully rather than treating it as routine paperwork.
Pay particular attention to answers concerning:
- Neighbour disputes.
- Boundaries.
- Extensions.
- Missing permissions.
- Flooding.
- Shared access.
- Parking.
- Private drainage.
- Guarantees.
- Occupiers.
- Notices affecting the property.
If something is unclear, raise it with your solicitor.
Do not rely solely on the TA6 where independent checks, searches or a survey are appropriate.
Completing a TA6 When Selling Property in Reading
The TA6 requirements apply throughout England and Wales, but local property issues can still influence the enquiries raised during a transaction.
If you are selling locally, our conveyancing solicitors in Reading can help you through the property information, contract and conveyancing process.
We can review issues raised by the form, help identify supporting documentation and deal with enquiries received from the buyer’s solicitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sends you the TA6 form?
Your conveyancing solicitor will normally provide the appropriate property information documentation for you to complete when dealing with the sale.
Can your solicitor fill in the TA6 for you?
The answers need to come from the seller or an appropriate authorised representative because they concern the seller’s knowledge of the property. Your solicitor can explain questions and advise where you are unsure.
Should you guess if you cannot remember something?
No. If you genuinely do not know an answer, make that clear. Guessing can create problems if the information later proves to be incorrect.
Can you change a TA6 after completing it?
If you discover that an answer is wrong or circumstances change, tell your solicitor immediately so the buyer can be given updated information where necessary.
Does the TA6 disclose neighbour disputes?
Yes. The form asks about disputes and issues involving neighbouring properties. Both current and relevant previous matters may need to be disclosed.
Does the TA6 include planning permission?
The form asks about alterations and building work, which can lead to requests for planning permission, building regulation approvals and other supporting documentation.
Is a TA6 needed for a leasehold flat?
A TA6 may still be required, but leasehold transactions usually involve additional leasehold information as well. Your solicitor can confirm which forms need to be completed.
Can a buyer rely on TA6 answers?
Yes. The information provided is important to the buyer’s decision. Misleading information can potentially lead to a compensation claim after completion.
Is a TA6 the same as a property survey?
No. The TA6 records information supplied by the seller. A survey involves an inspection of the physical condition of the property.
What happens if you leave questions unanswered?
Incomplete information may lead to further enquiries, delays or concern from the buyer. If you genuinely do not know an answer, make that clear rather than leaving the position ambiguous.
Why the TA6 Form Matters
The TA6 Property Information Form gives buyers information that may not be visible during a property viewing or immediately apparent from the legal title.
For sellers, the most important rule is simple: answer carefully, honestly and accurately.
Do not guess where you do not know the answer, provide relevant supporting documents and tell your solicitor if something changes.
For buyers, the form provides valuable information but should be considered alongside the title documents, searches, enquiries and an appropriate survey.
If you are buying or selling a home, we can guide you through the TA6 and the wider conveyancing process, explain any questions that arise and help keep your transaction moving towards exchange and completion.
