The TA6 Property Information Form, What Sellers Must Disclose and the Risks of Getting It Wrong

What is the TA6 Form?

The TA6 Property Information Form is a standard form produced by the Law Society of England and Wales. It is completed by the seller and provided to the buyer's solicitor as part of the conveyancing process. Together with the TA10 Fixtures and Fittings Form and the title documents, it forms the foundation of the contract package.

The TA6 asks sellers to disclose material facts about the property, things a buyer would want to know before committing to purchase. It is not optional. Failure to complete it, or completing it inaccurately, exposes sellers to legal claims that can be costly and time-consuming to defend.

The Latest Version: TA6 (4th Edition)

The fourth edition of the TA6 (TA6 v4) was introduced by the Law Society in January 2023. It is significantly more comprehensive than previous versions, adding new sections on:

• Building safety (relevant to high-rise buildings following the Grenfell tragedy and the Building Safety Act 2022)
• Flood risk
• Accessibility features
• Japanese knotweed
• Coalfield areas

If you are selling in 2026, ensure your solicitor is using the current fourth edition. Some online or discount conveyancers have been slow to update their document packs.

Section by Section: What the TA6 Covers

Section 1: Boundaries

Asks the seller to describe which boundaries (fences, walls, hedges) they own and are responsible for maintaining. Sellers should refer to their title plan and the original conveyance document if available. Disputes about boundaries are one of the most common sources of neighbourhood conflict and should be disclosed.

**Seller obligation:** Disclose any boundary disputes, even informal ones. Failing to disclose a known dispute is misrepresentation.

Section 2: Disputes and Complaints

Requires the seller to disclose any disputes or complaints with neighbours or the local authority, including those that have been resolved. Disputes about rights of way, noise, boundary encroachments, and party walls must all be disclosed.

**Common mistake:** Sellers sometimes think that because a dispute has been resolved, they do not need to mention it. A resolved dispute is still disclosable, buyers want to know the history, even if the matter is settled.

Section 3: Notices and Proposals

Asks about any notices received from the local authority or other bodies, planning enforcement notices, compulsory purchase notices, road adoption proposals, or notices under any environmental legislation.

Section 4: Alterations, Planning, and Building Regulations

This is one of the most scrutinised sections. Sellers must disclose:

• Any alterations, extensions, or conversions made to the property
• Whether planning permission was obtained for each alteration
• Whether building regulations approval was obtained and a completion certificate issued

**Common problem:** An extension was built in the 1980s without building regulations approval. The regulations certificate cannot be found. This frequently delays or derails sales and may require indemnity insurance.

Sellers should gather as much documentation as possible before listing: planning permission decisions, building regulations completion certificates, structural engineer sign-offs. Where documentation is missing, your solicitor can advise on indemnity insurance.

Section 5: Guarantees and Warranties

Discloses any guarantees or warranties relating to the property, damp proofing, woodworm treatment, window installation (FENSA certificate), new roof, electrical rewire, and similar. These can be valuable to buyers and should be passed on as part of the sale.

Section 6: Insurance

Asks about the buildings insurance for the property, including whether any claims have been made (which can affect future insurability) and any unusual exclusions. For leasehold properties, this section covers the block insurance arranged by the freeholder or managing agent.

Section 7: Environmental Matters

Asks about:

• Flooding: has the property ever flooded? Is it at risk of flooding from any source?
• Radon: is there a radon protection system installed?
• Japanese knotweed: is there any Japanese knotweed on the property or within 3 metres of the boundary?

**Japanese knotweed must be disclosed.** Failure to disclose knotweed when the seller was aware of it can give rise to a misrepresentation claim and has been the subject of successful litigation. RICS guidance classifies knotweed within 3 metres of the property as a material defect.

Section 8: Rights and Informal Arrangements

Covers rights of way, access arrangements, and any informal agreements with neighbours (e.g. a neighbour who uses part of the garden for parking by informal arrangement). These must be disclosed even if they are not registered against the title.

Section 9: Parking

Confirms whether parking is available and on what basis, allocated space, permit zone, garage, or on-road.

Section 10: Other Charges

For leasehold properties, this section records ground rent, service charges, and any one-off major works planned or recently completed. Recent cladding remediation works and building safety levies must be disclosed here.

Section 11: Occupiers

Asks whether anyone other than the legal owner is in occupation of the property and whether they will vacate before completion. This is particularly relevant where a sitting tenant, lodger, or family member occupies part of the property.

Section 12: Services

Confirms the energy supply (gas, electric, oil, LPG), water supply (mains or private), drainage (mains or septic tank), and whether there are any shared supply arrangements.

Section 13: Connection to Utilities

New in TA6 v4, asks specifically about any fibre broadband installation, including whether any works required consent and whether consent was obtained.

Section 14: Transaction Information

Covers the proposed completion date, whether the seller intends to purchase another property, and the state of any related transactions. This feeds into the chain information the estate agent and solicitors need to manage completion timings.

Section 15: Building Safety (High-Rise Properties, TA6 v4)

For properties in buildings 11 metres or more in height (or five or more storeys), sellers must provide:

• A copy of the Residents' Management Company building safety certificate (if one exists)
• Details of any building safety remediation works carried out or planned
• Information about any building safety case report

This section directly reflects the reforms following the Grenfell Tower fire and the Building Safety Act 2022. Sellers of affected properties must obtain this information from their managing agent or Responsible Person before proceeding.

The Misrepresentation Risk

The TA6 is a legal document. Completing it inaccurately, whether carelessly or deliberately, exposes sellers to claims under:

• **The Misrepresentation Act 1967:** A buyer who suffers loss due to a false statement in the TA6 may rescind the contract (unwind the sale) and/or claim damages.
• **The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008:** Where the seller is a consumer (not a professional seller), this adds another layer of protection for buyers.

Court cases arising from TA6 misrepresentation are not uncommon. Common claims involve:

• Undisclosed disputes with neighbours
• Failure to disclose flooding history
• Failure to disclose Japanese knotweed
• Inaccurate answers about planning and building regulations

The financial exposure can be significant. A buyer who discovers after completion that the property was subject to an undisclosed neighbour dispute, and pays for mediation, legal fees, and a fence, may have a valid claim for all of those costs.

**If in doubt, disclose.** Sellers' solicitors universally advise erring on the side of disclosure. A disclosed issue can be managed in the negotiation; an undisclosed issue discovered after completion becomes a legal problem.

Practical Preparation Tips

1. Gather all planning permission documents, building regulations certificates, FENSA certificates, guarantees, and warranties before instructing your solicitor, this speeds up the process and reduces the risk of incomplete answers

2. Check whether any neighbour disputes exist, even matters you consider resolved

3. Inspect the garden and boundaries for Japanese knotweed

4. Check your title register and plans, available free on Property Passport UK, to verify boundary information before completing the form

5. If you have made any alterations without the required consents, speak to your solicitor about indemnity insurance before the TA6 is completed

Property Passport UK provides access to your property's title tenure, EPC data, and sold price history, information that can help both you and your solicitor complete the TA6 accurately and efficiently.