TA6 6th Edition Changes: What Sellers Need to Know (2026)

If you are selling a property in England or Wales in 2026, there is an important change to the paperwork you need to be aware of. The Law Society has published the 6th edition of the TA6 Property Information Form, which becomes mandatory on 30 March 2026. This is the most significant update to the form in several years, and it affects every residential seller whose transaction begins after that date.

This guide explains what has changed, why it matters, and what you need to do differently. If you are not yet familiar with the TA6 form itself, start with our guide to what a TA6 form is before reading on.

Why is the TA6 being updated?

The 5th edition of the TA6 has been in use since 2020. Since then, the property industry has seen major changes in disclosure expectations, driven primarily by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) and its material information guidance. That guidance, rolled out in phases from 2022 to 2023, requires estate agents to include detailed property information in listings from day one — covering everything from tenure and council tax to flooding history and construction type.

The problem was that the TA6 form, completed later during conveyancing, did not fully mirror what agents were already being asked to collect at the marketing stage. This created gaps and inconsistencies. A seller might disclose one thing to their agent for the listing and something different (or nothing at all) on the TA6, leading to confusion, additional enquiries, and delays. Our guide to material information in property listings explains the marketing-stage requirements in detail.

The 6th edition closes that gap. By restructuring sections and adding new questions that reflect the NTSELAT guidance, the updated form ensures that the information sellers provide to their solicitor is consistent with what their estate agent has already published. The Law Society worked alongside National Trading Standards, the Conveyancing Association, and other industry bodies to develop the update.

Key changes at a glance

The table below summarises the main differences between the 5th and 6th editions of the TA6 form.

Alignment with material information guidance

The most fundamental change in the 6th edition is structural. The form has been reorganised so that its sections correspond more closely to the three-part material information framework published by National Trading Standards:

• Part A (mandatory listing details) — tenure, council tax, property type, and EPC rating. The 6th edition now asks sellers to confirm these details, ensuring consistency with what appears in the listing.
• Part B (property features) — utilities, heating, parking, construction type, broadband, and accessibility. Several of these topics are entirely new to the TA6.
• Part C (situation-specific issues) — flooding, subsidence, Japanese knotweed, planning history, conservation areas, rights of way, and restrictive covenants. These were partially covered in earlier editions but are now more comprehensively addressed.

This alignment benefits sellers because it reduces the chance of your TA6 answers contradicting information already in your listing. If you told your agent the property has mains gas heating but then answer differently on the TA6, the buyer's solicitor will raise an enquiry. The 6th edition makes it easier to maintain consistency across both documents.

New questions added to the form

The 6th edition introduces several questions that did not appear in any previous version of the TA6. These reflect information that buyers and their solicitors now routinely want to see.

Building safety

For sellers of flats in buildings over 11 metres (roughly five storeys or more), the 6th edition includes new questions about building safety. These cover whether a building safety case has been opened, whether any remediation work is planned or underway, and whether the building has been assessed for cladding or fire safety risks. This reflects the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and addresses one of the most common causes of delays for leasehold flat sales.

Accessibility

For the first time, the TA6 asks about accessibility features and adaptations at the property. This includes ramps, stairlifts, wet rooms, widened doorways, and any adaptations made with the assistance of a Disabled Facilities Grant. While this information is helpful to buyers, it also ensures that material information already required in listings under Part B is consistently captured in the legal forms.

Broadband and mobile connectivity

The 6th edition adds questions on broadband availability and mobile phone signal at the property. Sellers are asked to state the type of broadband available (standard, superfast, ultrafast, or none) and whether there are any known issues with mobile reception. This reflects what Ofcom data already makes publicly available and what National Trading Standards expects agents to include in listings.

Construction type

While earlier editions touched on construction, the 6th edition requires sellers to be more specific. If your property is built using non-standard materials — timber frame, concrete panel, steel frame, prefabricated reinforced concrete, or other unconventional construction — you must disclose this clearly. Non-standard construction affects mortgageability and insurance, so this information is critical for buyers.

Restructured and expanded existing sections

Beyond the new questions, several existing sections have been rewritten and expanded. If you have completed an earlier version of the TA6, you will recognise the topics but may find that the questions are worded differently or require more detail.

Utilities and services

The utilities section now asks for a more detailed breakdown, distinguishing between mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, and mains drainage versus off-mains alternatives. If your property uses a septic tank, oil-fired heating, a private water supply, or a cesspit, you must provide specific details. The heating and hot water questions have been separated and expanded to capture the type of system installed (gas boiler, electric, heat pump, and so on).

Environmental matters

The environmental section has been broadened. In addition to the existing questions on flooding and contaminated land, the 6th edition now asks about coastal erosion risk, radon levels, and whether any environmental reports or assessments have been carried out on the property. If you are selling in an area with known radon risk, you should check whether testing has been done and have the results available.

Planning and building work

The questions on planning permissions, building regulations, and alterations remain central to the form but have been reworded for greater clarity. Sellers are now prompted more explicitly to disclose work done by previous owners as well as their own alterations, and to confirm whether completion certificates and approvals were obtained for each item. Our guide on common TA6 mistakes explains why this section causes the most problems for sellers.

Disputes and complaints

The disputes section has been refined to ask more specifically about the nature and outcome of any disputes. Sellers are guided to include details of any mediation, court proceedings, or written agreements that resolved a dispute, rather than simply confirming that a dispute existed.

Updated guidance notes

One of the most practically useful changes in the 6th edition is the expansion of the guidance notes. These are the instructions that accompany each section, explaining what the question is asking and how to answer it. The 5th edition guidance notes were relatively brief. The 6th edition provides:

• Clearer definitions of terms used in the form, such as “alteration,” “dispute,” and “structural change.”
• Worked examples showing how to answer common scenarios, such as disclosing a loft conversion done by a previous owner or a boundary disagreement resolved informally.
• Warnings about misrepresentation — the notes now more explicitly caution sellers about the consequences of providing false or misleading information, referencing the Misrepresentation Act 1967 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
• Cross-references to material information — where a TA6 question corresponds to something that should already appear in the property listing, the guidance notes flag this to help sellers maintain consistency.

For sellers who have struggled with the form in the past, the improved guidance should make it easier to understand what is being asked and how to respond. For more tips on completing the form accurately, see our guide to property information form tips.

What this means for sellers in practice

If you are selling your home and your transaction starts on or after 30 March 2026, you will be completing the 6th edition of the TA6. Here is what that means in practical terms.

More questions to answer

The form is longer than the 5th edition. You will need to provide information on topics that were not previously asked about, including broadband, mobile signal, accessibility, and (for flat sellers) building safety. Gathering this information in advance will save time.

Greater consistency with your listing

Because the form now mirrors the material information framework, the details you provide on the TA6 should match what your estate agent has already published. If there are discrepancies, the buyer's solicitor will spot them. Make sure you review your listing before completing the form, and flag any differences with your solicitor. Our guide on the seller's duty of disclosure explains the legal risks of inconsistent information.

Clearer instructions

The expanded guidance notes should make the form less daunting. If you have ever stared at a TA6 question wondering what it was really asking, the 6th edition's guidance should help. Read the notes for each section before you start answering.

Fewer follow-up enquiries (if completed properly)

One of the goals of the 6th edition is to front-load information so that the buyer's solicitor has fewer reasons to raise additional enquiries. If you answer every question thoroughly and attach supporting documents where relevant, you should experience fewer rounds of back-and-forth during conveyancing. This can shave weeks off the process. For context on the risks of getting things wrong, see our guide on misrepresentation risks on the TA6.

How to prepare for the 6th edition

Whether your sale has already started or you are preparing to list in 2026, the following steps will help you handle the updated form smoothly.

1. Gather your documents early. Collect planning permissions, building regulations completion certificates, FENSA certificates, electrical installation certificates, gas safety records, guarantees, warranties, and any correspondence about disputes. The more you have ready, the easier the form will be.
2. Review your property listing. If your home is already on the market, check the listing against the TA6 questions. Make sure the tenure, construction type, utilities, and any disclosed issues are consistent. If you have not yet listed, work with your agent to ensure the listing covers all material information from the start.
3. Check broadband and mobile coverage. Use Ofcom's online checkers to confirm what broadband speeds are available at your address and what mobile reception is like. Having this data ready means you can answer the new connectivity questions immediately.
4. Know your construction type. If your property is non-standard construction, identify the specific type. Check your title deeds, mortgage valuation report, or original building documentation. If you are unsure, a surveyor can confirm.
5. For flat sellers: check building safety status. If your flat is in a higher-risk building (over 11 metres), contact your freeholder or managing agent to find out whether a building safety case has been opened, whether any remediation is planned, and what documentation is available. The Law Society protocol forms guide covers the broader form requirements.
6. Start the form before you instruct a solicitor. You do not need to wait for a solicitor to begin working through the TA6. Completing it early means the contract pack can be assembled as soon as you accept an offer, removing one of the biggest bottlenecks in conveyancing.

Transitional arrangements

The Law Society has confirmed that the 6th edition becomes mandatory on 30 March 2026. However, there is a transition period for transactions already underway. If your solicitor issued the contract pack using the 5th edition before 30 March, the transaction can continue on that version without needing to restart on the new form.

That said, if you are close to the deadline and have not yet issued your contract pack, it may be worth waiting a few days and using the 6th edition from the outset. Switching forms mid-transaction creates unnecessary work, so starting on the correct version is always preferable.

Solicitors accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) are required to use the current edition of the protocol forms. After 30 March 2026, this means the 6th edition. If you are instructing a solicitor around that date, confirm which version they will be using. For more on how the pre-contract enquiries process works, see our separate guide.

How Pine helps with the TA6 6th edition

Pine is designed to help sellers complete the TA6 and other legal forms before they list their property. With the 6th edition introducing more questions and greater alignment with material information, getting ahead of the form is more important than ever.

Pine walks you through each section of the TA6 with plain-English explanations, flags potential issues, and helps you build a solicitor-ready pack that your conveyancer can use immediately. By completing the form early, you also provide your estate agent with accurate, consistent information for the property listing — exactly what the 6th edition is designed to achieve.

Sources

• The Law Society of England and Wales — TA6 Property Information Form, 6th edition (2026) (lawsociety.org.uk)
• National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team — Material Information in Property Listings: Parts A, B, and C guidance (ntselat.gov.uk)
• Building Safety Act 2022 — legislation.gov.uk
• Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 — legislation.gov.uk
• Misrepresentation Act 1967 — legislation.gov.uk
• Conveyancing Association — Protocol updates and form revisions (conveyancingassociation.org.uk)
• Ofcom — Broadband and mobile coverage checker (ofcom.org.uk)
• Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme — Practice requirements for accredited firms (lawsociety.org.uk)

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