If you are selling a home in England or Wales, one of the first documents your conveyancer will ask you to complete is the TA6 Property Information Form. It looks like a long questionnaire, and it is - but it is also one of the most important documents you will sign in the whole sale, because the answers you give become part of the legal record the buyer relies on. This guide explains what the TA6 is, what it covers, and how to complete it honestly, whether you are selling the property yourself or working with a local estate agent. Last reviewed: 10 June 2026.
What is the TA6?
The TA6 is the Property Information Form produced by the Law Society. It is completed by the seller and used in the conveyancing process - the legal side of transferring ownership from you to your buyer. In practice, your conveyancer or solicitor sends it to you near the start of the sale, you fill it in, and they pass it (with the supporting paperwork) to the buyer's legal team as part of the contract pack.
The current version is the 6th edition, which became mandatory for firms accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) for new instructions from 30 March 2026, alongside the TA7 leasehold information form (5th edition). It is a deliberately streamlined form - slimmed down to 15 sections after feedback from conveyancers on the longer 5th edition. If your conveyancer is CQS-accredited, you can expect to be asked to complete this newer edition. You can read more about the scheme and a solicitor's role in a sale on the Law Society website and find a general overview of the selling process on gov.uk.
Why the TA6 matters
The TA6 is where you formally disclose what you know about your property. The buyer, their conveyancer, their surveyor and often their mortgage lender all rely on your answers when deciding whether to proceed and on what terms. Get it right and the sale runs smoothly. Get it wrong - even by accident - and you can create real problems.
Crucially, the form is not just a courtesy. Answer every question truthfully and completely. A false or misleading answer can unravel a sale and create liability for you, even after completion. A buyer who later discovers a problem you knew about, but did not disclose, may be able to claim against you. That is why "I was not sure, so I left it blank" or "I rounded the truth to make it look better" are both risky approaches.
What the TA6 covers
The form runs through the practical history and condition of the property. While the exact questions can change between editions, it typically asks about matters such as:
- Boundaries, and who is responsible for the fences, walls and hedges around the property
- Disputes and complaints involving the property or neighbours
- Notices and proposals you have received (for example about nearby development)
- Alterations, building work, planning permissions and building regulations consents
- Guarantees and warranties (for example on damp-proofing, a new boiler or windows)
- Services such as drainage, water, gas and electricity, and how the property is connected
- Rights and informal arrangements affecting the property, such as shared access
The TA6 is usually accompanied by the TA10 Fittings and Contents Form, which sets out exactly what is included in the sale and what you are taking with you - from light fittings and curtains to the garden shed. Completing the TA10 carefully prevents arguments on moving day about what was supposed to stay.
Material information and the TA6
You may have heard of material information - the things a reasonable buyer would need to know to make an informed decision - and the three-part framework often described as Part A, Part B and Part C. The original detailed guidance for this was published by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) and was withdrawn in May 2025, with enforcement passing to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Industry practice still follows the framework on listings. In broad terms:
- Part A - basics every listing should carry, such as price and council tax band
- Part B - information that should be established for every property, such as the type of property and how it is connected to utilities
- Part C - information that may or may not apply, but matters when it does. Part C covers issues such as Japanese knotweed and flood risk
This is not a niche compliance point. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (the DMCC Act), omitting material information is treated as an automatic unfair commercial practice, and the CMA can impose penalties. You can read about the CMA's role on the Competition and Markets Authority page. In plain terms: leaving out something material is not a grey area - the law treats the omission itself as the problem.
One thing to be clear about: the material-information duty attaches to how the property is marketed - the listing itself - not to the TA6. In fact the form has moved the other way. The 5th edition (March 2024) added material-information questions; after feedback from conveyancers and the withdrawal of the NTSELAT guidance, the Law Society pared the form back, and the current 6th edition removed categories such as council tax and building safety. A separate optional material-information form was announced but has not been issued. So the listing-level disclosure is your (or your agent's) job, while the TA6 remains where you give the buyer's solicitor an honest account of the property's history and condition - which is why it still deserves real care rather than a quick tick-box pass. For the listing-side duty in full, see our guide to material information when selling.
How to complete the TA6 honestly
The golden rule is simple: tell the truth, and disclose what you know. Here is how to approach it in practice.
- Set aside proper time. Do not rush it on the kitchen table the night before it is due. Gather your paperwork first - guarantees, planning and building-regulations documents, warranties, service records and any correspondence about disputes or notices.
- Answer from what you actually know. If you genuinely do not know the answer, say so honestly rather than guessing. There is usually a "not known" option, and using it truthfully is far safer than inventing a confident answer that turns out to be wrong.
- Disclose, do not minimise. If there has been a boundary disagreement, a flood, a leak, knotweed treatment or a dispute with a neighbour, disclose it. Hiding a known issue is exactly the kind of thing that can unravel a sale and lead to a claim later.
- Keep your evidence. Attach or keep copies of the guarantees, certificates and consents you refer to. Buyers' conveyancers will often ask for them, and having them ready speeds the sale up.
- Tell your conveyancer if anything changes. If circumstances change between completing the form and finishing the sale - for example a new notice arrives - let your conveyancer know so the information can be updated.
If you are unsure how a particular question applies to your property, ask your conveyancer before you commit an answer. That is part of what they are there for, and an early question is far cheaper than a later dispute.
A note on related documents
The TA6 does not stand alone. Alongside the TA10 Fittings and Contents Form, you will also need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when marketing your home - you can check yours or arrange one via gov.uk's find an energy certificate service. If you are selling a leasehold property, your conveyancer will also ask you to complete the TA7 leasehold information form (currently the 5th edition).
There may also be tax to consider once the sale completes. Selling your only or main home is often covered by relief, but second homes and buy-to-lets can be a different story. For the current rules and figures, check gov.uk's guidance on tax when you sell your home and Capital Gains Tax, or speak to HMRC or a qualified tax adviser. We have not quoted specific thresholds or rates here on purpose - they change, so always check the current figure on gov.uk.
The bottom line
The TA6 can feel daunting, but its job is straightforward: to give your buyer an honest, complete picture of the home they are buying. Treat it as a genuine disclosure exercise rather than a form to get past, answer everything truthfully, keep your supporting documents to hand, and lean on your conveyancer when you are unsure. Do that, and you protect both your buyer and yourself - and you give your sale the best chance of completing without nasty surprises. Whether you list your property yourself on Domovita or bring in a local agent to handle the marketing for you, the legal disclosure on the TA6 is yours to complete honestly.
Frequently asked questions
Who fills in the TA6 form, the seller or the estate agent?
The TA6 is completed by the seller, not the agent. Your conveyancer or solicitor will send it to you near the start of the sale and pass your completed answers to the buyer's legal team. Whether you are selling the property yourself or using a local estate agent, the responsibility for answering the questions truthfully sits with you as the owner.
What happens if I make a mistake or leave something off the TA6?
Answer every question truthfully and completely, because a false or misleading answer can unravel a sale and create liability for you, even after completion. If a buyer later discovers a known problem you did not disclose, they may be able to bring a claim against you. If you genuinely do not know an answer, say so honestly rather than guessing, and ask your conveyancer if you are unsure how a question applies.
What is the difference between the TA6 and the TA10?
The TA6 is the Property Information Form covering the history and condition of the property, while the TA10 is the Fittings and Contents Form covering what is included in the sale and what you are taking with you. They are usually completed together. The TA10 helps avoid disputes on moving day about items such as light fittings, curtains or garden equipment.
Which edition of the TA6 will I be asked to complete?
The current version is the 6th edition, mandatory for firms accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) for new instructions from 30 March 2026, alongside the TA7 (5th edition) for leasehold sales. It is a streamlined form compared with the previous edition. If you are unsure which version applies to your sale, ask your conveyancer directly.
How does the TA6 relate to the material-information disclosure duty?
They are related but separate. The material-information duty under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 attaches to how the property is marketed - omitting material information from a listing is treated as an automatic unfair commercial practice, enforced by the Competition and Markets Authority. The TA6 itself was pared back in its 6th edition, with categories such as council tax and building safety removed, so meeting the duty on your listing is down to you or your agent. The TA6 is where you give the buyer's solicitor an honest account of the property's history, and both need to be truthful and complete.
Do I have to disclose past problems like flooding or a neighbour dispute?
Yes - if you know about an issue such as a flood, a leak, Japanese knotweed treatment or a dispute with a neighbour, you should disclose it on the form. Hiding a known problem is exactly the kind of thing that can unravel a sale and lead to a claim later. Keep any related paperwork, such as treatment guarantees or correspondence, as the buyer's conveyancer will often ask to see it.
Related guides
- Material information: what you must disclose when selling
- How to sell your home privately: a step-by-step guide
- A Seller's Guide to Listing Your Home in the UK
- List your home on Domovita - free for private sellers
General information, not legal advice. This guide explains the rules in plain English and is kept under review, but the law changes and every situation is different. Always check the current position on the official gov.uk pages linked above, and take professional advice - a solicitor, conveyancer, accountant, or your local council as appropriate - before relying on it for a specific decision.