What Is a TA6 Form? Property Information Form Explained

If you're selling a property in England or Wales, the TA6 form is one of the first pieces of paperwork you'll need to deal with. Officially called the Property Information Form, it's a detailed questionnaire about your home that gets sent to the buyer's solicitor as part of the conveyancing process.

The TA6 matters because the answers you give become part of the legal transaction. Get it wrong — deliberately or carelessly — and you could face a misrepresentation claim after the sale completes. Get it right, and you'll avoid weeks of follow-up enquiries that slow everything down.

This guide walks you through every section of the TA6, explains what to write, highlights common mistakes, and shows you how to fill it in properly so your sale moves as quickly as possible.

What is the TA6 form?

The TA6 — formally the Property Information Form — is a standardised questionnaire published by the Law Society of England and Wales. It is used in virtually every residential property sale to give the buyer detailed information about the property they are purchasing.

The form covers 14 sections spanning boundaries, disputes, notices, alterations, environmental matters, services, utilities, and more. It is completed by the seller (that's you) and then reviewed by your solicitor before being sent to the buyer's solicitor as part of the draft contract pack.

While the TA6 is not a statutory legal requirement — there is no law that says you must fill one in — it is the universally accepted standard. The Law Society's Conveyancing Protocol, which the vast majority of solicitors follow, requires the seller to provide a completed TA6 at the outset of the transaction (Law Society Conveyancing Protocol, para 4.2).

TA6 6th edition — mandatory from 30 March 2026

The Law Society has published the TA6 6th edition, which becomes mandatory on 30 March 2026 for all residential sales under the Conveyancing Protocol. The new edition aligns the form with National Trading Standards material information requirements and adds expanded sections on environmental matters, building safety, and construction type. If you are selling in 2026, see our practical guide to the new TA6 for a section-by-section walkthrough.

Who fills in the TA6 form and when?

The seller fills in the TA6. Your solicitor will provide you with a copy of the form once you instruct them, but the answers must come from you — after all, you are the person who knows the property best.

Traditionally, sellers only start on the TA6 after accepting an offer. This is one of the biggest causes of conveyancing delays. It can take days or weeks to track down planning permissions, building regulations certificates, and warranty documents — all while your buyer is waiting.

A better approach is to complete the TA6 before you list your property. This way, when a buyer's offer comes in, your solicitor can send the draft contract pack immediately rather than waiting for you to fill in forms. This is the approach that platforms like Pine are designed to support — helping you get sale-ready before your buyer arrives.

All 14 sections of the TA6 explained

Below is a plain English breakdown of every section in the TA6 form, what information is being asked for, and what you should include in your answers.

Section 1: Boundaries

This section asks who owns (and is responsible for maintaining) each boundary of the property — fences, walls, hedges, and ditches. You will be asked whether there have been any boundary disputes or if the boundaries have been repositioned.

What to write: Check your title deeds and title plan from HM Land Registry (available for £3 per document at gov.uk). If your deeds show "T" marks on boundaries, these indicate ownership. If you are not sure who owns a boundary, say "Not known" and explain that you have maintained it during your ownership — do not guess.

Common mistake: Claiming ownership of a boundary you are not responsible for. Buyers' solicitors will cross-reference your answers with the title plan.

Section 2: Disputes and complaints

You must disclose any disputes, complaints, or issues with neighbours or nearby properties. This includes past disputes that have been resolved, not just ongoing ones.

What to write: Be honest and specific. If you had a noise complaint three years ago that was resolved, disclose it. If there has never been any dispute, you can simply answer "No." The buyer's solicitor will be looking for anything that could affect the buyer's quiet enjoyment of the property.

Common mistake: Failing to disclose a resolved dispute. The question asks about any disputes, not just current ones. A neighbour who later tells the buyer about a past issue could give grounds for a misrepresentation claim.

Section 3: Notices and proposals

This covers any formal notices you have received from a local authority, government department, or neighbour. It includes planning applications affecting nearby land, road schemes, compulsory purchase orders, and proposals from a residents' association.

What to write: Disclose every notice you have received, even if you think it is minor. Include reference numbers and dates where possible. If you are not aware of any notices, say so clearly.

Common mistake: Ignoring notices about neighbouring developments. Even if a planning application next door was refused, it should still be disclosed.

Section 4: Alterations, planning, and building control

This is often the most important section and the one that generates the most follow-up enquiries. It asks about any alterations or additions to the property — extensions, loft conversions, new windows, removal of internal walls, rewiring, re-plumbing — and whether you obtained the necessary planning permission and building regulations approval.

What to write: List every piece of work you have done (or that was done by previous owners if you are aware of it). For each item, state whether planning permission was obtained, whether a building regulations completion certificate was issued, and attach copies of these documents. If work was done under permitted development rights, state this explicitly.

According to Gov.uk, any structural alteration, extension, or change of use requires either planning permission or must fall within permitted development rights. Building regulations approval is a separate requirement that applies to most building work regardless of whether planning permission is needed (Gov.uk, Planning Permission guidance).

Common mistake: Assuming that work done by a previous owner does not need to be disclosed. If you know about it, include it. Also, many sellers confuse planning permission with building regulations — they are different consents and you may need both.

Section 5: Guarantees and warranties

This section asks about any guarantees or warranties relating to work done on the property — damp-proofing, timber treatment, roofing, double glazing, underpinning, NHBC warranties (for new builds), or any other insurance-backed guarantee.

What to write: List every guarantee you hold and attach copies. Include the issuing company, the date, the duration of cover, and whether it is transferable to a new owner. If you have lost a guarantee, contact the issuing company for a replacement — many will reissue for a small fee.

Common mistake: Not checking whether guarantees are transferable. Some warranties expire on sale unless formally assigned to the new owner.

Section 6: Insurance

You will be asked for details of your buildings insurance, including whether you have ever had a claim refused, had your policy cancelled, or had special terms imposed. The buyer's lender will want to know the property is insurable on standard terms.

What to write: Provide the name of your insurer, the policy number, and details of any claims made. If you have been refused insurance or had special conditions (such as a higher excess for subsidence), disclose this.

Common mistake: Forgetting to mention previous claims — particularly flood or subsidence claims — which can affect the buyer's ability to obtain insurance.

Section 7: Environmental matters

This section covers flooding, contamination, energy performance, radon, Japanese knotweed, and other environmental issues. Since the 4th edition of the TA6 (2020), there are specific questions about flooding history and Japanese knotweed.

What to write: If the property has ever flooded (even once), disclose it and describe what happened, when, and what remedial measures were taken. If you have a Japanese knotweed management plan, include a copy. Confirm whether the property has a current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — which is a legal requirement when selling (The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012). Check your EPC status at Gov.uk.

Common mistake: Downplaying past flooding. Even if water only entered a garage or garden, it should be disclosed. The buyer's solicitor may also order an environmental search that reveals flooding risk, so any discrepancy will be flagged.

Section 8: Rights and informal arrangements

This asks about any rights that benefit or burden the property — rights of way, shared access, easements, or informal arrangements with neighbours (such as allowing them to use your driveway).

What to write: Disclose all formal rights recorded on the title register and any informal arrangements, even verbal ones. If a neighbour has been walking across your land for years, this could potentially become a prescriptive easement, so it is important to mention it.

Common mistake: Not disclosing informal arrangements because they feel insignificant. Any arrangement that gives someone else the right to use or access part of your property should be mentioned.

Section 9: Parking

A straightforward section covering parking arrangements — whether the property has a dedicated parking space, a garage, or street parking. If you have a residents' parking permit, details should be included here.

What to write: Describe the parking situation accurately. If your space is allocated, provide the space number or reference. If parking is on a first-come-first-served basis, say so.

Section 10: Other charges

This section asks about any charges you pay for the use or maintenance of shared areas — private road contributions, estate management fees, or charges for communal gardens. This is separate from service charges for leasehold properties (which are covered by the TA7 form).

What to write: List all charges, including the amount, who they are paid to, and how often. Attach any relevant invoices or deeds of covenant that set out the obligation.

Section 11: Occupiers

You need to confirm who lives at the property. This matters because anyone over 18 who occupies the property may have an "overriding interest" under the Land Registration Act 2002 (Schedule 3, Paragraph 2), meaning they could have a right to remain even after the sale. The buyer's solicitor needs to know about all occupiers so they can be asked to sign the contract confirming they will vacate.

What to write: List every person aged 18 or over living at the property and their relationship to you. If you have lodgers or adult children living at home, include them.

Section 12: Services

This section covers the utilities and services connected to the property — electricity, gas, water, drainage, telephone, and broadband. You will be asked whether these services are connected, which suppliers provide them, and whether any services cross neighbouring land (or vice versa).

What to write: Confirm each service and whether it is mains or private (for example, a private water supply or septic tank rather than mains drainage). If pipes or cables cross a neighbour's land, disclose this and note whether there is a formal easement. The drainage search ordered by the buyer's solicitor will reveal the drainage layout, so accuracy here is important.

Common mistake: Not knowing whether drainage is mains or private. If you have a septic tank or cesspit, you must say so — and note that the Environment Agency requires septic tanks discharging to watercourses to be replaced with treatment plants (General Binding Rules, January 2020).

Section 13: Connection to utilities and services

Closely related to Section 12, this asks specifically about how the property connects to utilities — whether connections are direct or shared, and whether any utility infrastructure crosses the property (such as a public sewer running under the garden).

What to write: Provide honest, detailed answers about the route of services. If you are not sure, say "Not known" and suggest the buyer checks with the relevant utility company.

Section 14: Transaction information

The final section asks about the sale itself — whether you have received offers on the property, whether there are any restrictions that might affect the sale (such as a pre-emption right or an overage clause), and your expected completion date.

What to write: Answer honestly about any restrictions on the title that could affect the buyer. If there is an overage clause (sometimes placed on properties built on former agricultural land), disclose it here. Your solicitor can help you understand any restrictions shown on your title register.

Summary of all TA6 sections

Here is a quick reference table covering every section of the TA6 form:

What happens if you get the TA6 wrong?

The information you provide on the TA6 form is legally significant. If a buyer discovers after completion that you gave false or misleading answers, they may have a claim against you for misrepresentation.

There are three types of misrepresentation under English law:

• Fraudulent misrepresentation — You deliberately lied or concealed information. The buyer can claim damages for all losses, and the court can set the sale aside entirely.
• Negligent misrepresentation — You were careless with your answers and did not take reasonable steps to check their accuracy. The buyer can claim damages under the Misrepresentation Act 1967.
• Innocent misrepresentation — You genuinely believed your answer was correct. The buyer may still be able to rescind the contract, though damages are less likely.

In addition, the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) make it a criminal offence for traders (including estate agents) to engage in misleading actions or omissions. While these regulations primarily target estate agents rather than individual sellers, they reinforce the principle that buyers are entitled to accurate information. The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team has issued guidance on material information that agents must disclose, which increasingly overlaps with TA6 content.

The safest approach is simple: be honest and thorough. If you do not know the answer to a question, say "Not known" rather than guessing. An honest "Not known" is far safer than a confident but incorrect answer.

How long does the TA6 take to complete?

Filling in the TA6 form itself typically takes 2 to 5 hours, but gathering the supporting documents is usually what takes the most time. You may need to:

• Track down planning permission and building regulations certificates from your local authority (which may charge a search fee)
• Locate guarantee and warranty documentation
• Download your title register and title plan from HM Land Registry (£3 each at gov.uk/search-property-information-service)
• Check your EPC status and order a new one if it has expired
• Contact utility companies if you are unsure about service connections

This is precisely why completing the TA6 early — before you even list your property — makes such a difference. If you want to sell your house quickly, having the TA6 ready on day one eliminates one of the biggest bottlenecks in the process.

TA6 vs TA7 vs TA10 — what is the difference?

The TA6 is one of three standard property information forms published by the Law Society. Here is how they compare:

If you are selling a freehold house, you will typically need to complete the TA6 and TA10. If you are selling a leasehold flat, you will need all three — the TA6, TA7, and TA10. Understanding these forms early can help you avoid delays. For more on the costs involved in the conveyancing process, see our conveyancing costs breakdown.

Tips for filling in the TA6 accurately

Based on common issues that solicitors raise, here are practical tips for completing the TA6 form:

1. Gather your documents first. Before you start writing, collect your title deeds, planning permissions, building regulations completion certificates, guarantees, warranties, EPC, and insurance policy details. Having these in front of you will make the process much smoother.
2. Be specific, not vague. Instead of writing "some work was done to the kitchen," write "Kitchen extended by approximately 3 metres in 2019; building regulations completion certificate obtained from [Council name], reference [number]."
3. Use "Not known" rather than leaving blanks. An empty answer forces the buyer's solicitor to raise an enquiry. "Not known — the work was carried out by a previous owner before our purchase in 2015" is a far more helpful response.
4. Disclose everything, even if it feels minor. A small boundary disagreement that was resolved amicably still needs to be mentioned. Over-disclosure is always safer than under-disclosure.
5. Cross-check against your title register. Your answers about boundaries, rights, and restrictions should match what appears on your official title documents held by HM Land Registry.
6. Ask your solicitor if you are unsure. Do not guess. If a question confuses you, mark it as needing clarification and ask your solicitor before submitting.
7. Keep a copy of everything. Retain copies of the completed form and all supporting documents. If a dispute arises after completion, you will want evidence of what you disclosed and when.

Where to get the TA6 form

The TA6 is published by the Law Society and is available from:

• Your solicitor or conveyancer — They will normally provide you with a copy (often digital) as part of their instruction pack.
• The Law Society's forms website — You can purchase official forms through authorised law stationers such as Oyez and the Law Society's own shop.
• Conveyancing platforms — Services like Pine provide the TA6 digitally with built-in guidance, helping you understand each question and complete the form more quickly and accurately.

Common questions buyers' solicitors raise from the TA6

Even with a thoroughly completed TA6, the buyer's solicitor will often raise additional enquiries. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare. The most common follow-up questions relate to:

• Missing building regulations certificates — If you disclosed work in Section 4 but cannot provide a completion certificate, the buyer's solicitor will ask for one. If it was never obtained, you may need to apply for retrospective regularisation from your local authority (which can cost £200-£500+) or take out an indemnity insurance policy.
• Boundary discrepancies — If your answers about boundaries do not match the title plan, expect questions. Providing annotated photographs alongside your TA6 can help resolve these quickly.
• Unclear flooding history — If the property is in a flood risk area (as identified by the environmental search), the solicitor will want to know whether it has actually flooded and what mitigation measures are in place.
• Japanese knotweed — If knotweed is present on the property or within 3 metres of the boundary, the buyer's solicitor will ask about treatment plans and guarantees. Mortgage lenders take knotweed seriously, and some will refuse to lend on affected properties unless a professional management plan is in place (RICS Information Paper: Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property, 2022).
• Disputes and resolved complaints — Even resolved disputes will be questioned further. Be prepared to explain what happened, how it was resolved, and whether there is any ongoing risk.
• Rights of way and shared access — If you disclosed shared access arrangements, the buyer's solicitor will want to see formal documentation or understand the basis on which the arrangement exists.

The better your original TA6 answers, the fewer of these enquiries will arise. This is one of the key reasons why house sales fall through — incomplete or evasive TA6 answers create suspicion, trigger rounds of additional enquiries, and give nervous buyers a reason to walk away.

Completing the TA6 early with Pine

Most sellers do not think about the TA6 until their solicitor sends it over — often weeks after accepting an offer. By then, every day spent tracking down documents is a day your buyer is waiting and potentially losing confidence.

Pine is designed to help you get ahead. By completing your TA6 (and TA10) before you list, you create a solicitor-ready legal pack that can be handed over the moment a buyer is found. Combined with upfront property searches, this can cut weeks off the conveyancing timeline and significantly reduce the risk of your sale collapsing.

More TA6 and property form guides

• Seller Property Information Questionnaire
• Completing the TA6 for an Inherited Property
• TA6 Contaminated Land: What to Declare
• TA6 Guarantees and Warranties Section
• TA6 Japanese Knotweed: What to Disclose
• TA6 Noise Complaints: How to Answer
• TA6 Occupiers Section Explained
• TA6 Planning Enforcement: What to Disclose
• How to Check Your Property Boundaries for the TA6
• TA6 Section 10: Transaction Information
• TA6 Section 13: Council Tax and Business Rates
• TA6 Section 3: Notices from Local Authorities
• TA6 Section 6: Utilities and Services
• TA6 Section 7: Parking Arrangements
• TA6 Section 8: Other Charges
• TA6 Section 9: Occupiers and Tenants
• Seller Beware: Misrepresentation Risks on the TA6
• TA6 Shared Access: How to Complete This Section
• TA6 Structural Changes: What to Declare
• TA6 Utilities and Services: Common Questions
• TA6 vs SPIF: What's the Difference?
• TA6 6th Edition: Key Changes for Sellers (2026)
• TA6 6th vs 5th Edition: What Changed?
• TA6 6th Edition and Material Information Requirements
• The New TA6 Form: Practical Guide for Sellers

Sources

• Law Society of England and Wales — Property Information Form (TA6), 6th edition, 2026 (mandatory from 30 March 2026)
• Law Society Conveyancing Protocol, 5th edition — lawsociety.org.uk
• HM Land Registry — Search for property information service: gov.uk/search-property-information-service
• Gov.uk — Planning Permission guidance: gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales
• Misrepresentation Act 1967 — legislation.gov.uk
• Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 — legislation.gov.uk
• Land Registration Act 2002, Schedule 3, Paragraph 2 — legislation.gov.uk
• The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 — legislation.gov.uk
• Environment Agency — General Binding Rules for small sewage discharges, January 2020 — gov.uk
• RICS Information Paper: Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property, 2022 — rics.org
• National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team —Material Information in Property Listings guidance — ntselat.gov.uk

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