Buying a property can be both an exciting and stressful time. As part of the conveyancing process, the Property Information Form is used to provide key information about the property to a prospective buyer at an early stage of the transaction, provided this form is completed by the seller promptly and in full.
In this guide, we explain what the Property Information Form is, what kind of information it covers and what supporting documentation may be needed.
What is the Property Information Form (Form TA6)?
Developed by the Law Society of England and Wales as part of its standard conveyancing transaction forms, the Property Information Form, otherwise known as Form TA6, sets out a series of standard enquiries about the property to be sold and the land it sits on.
Form TA6 asks a number of questions about the property, and any issues relating to it, that are within the knowledge of the seller. In this way the buyer can make an informed decision as to whether or not to proceed with their purchase. Any reference to ‘property’ on the form includes all buildings and land within its boundaries.
When is the TA6 form completed?
The TA6 is usually completed shortly after the seller instructs a conveyancer and before the contract pack is issued to the buyer’s solicitor. In many cases, it is prepared at an early stage so that the transaction can progress without delay once a buyer is found.
Sellers may also complete the form in advance of marketing the property. This can help ensure that relevant information is available early, although it remains the seller’s responsibility to ensure the answers are accurate at the point they are relied on.
Who completes the Property Information Form?
It is the responsibility of the seller to complete the Property Information Form. Forming part of the pre-contract enquiries relied on by the buyer, the answers given may give rise to a claim for misrepresentation if incorrect or misleading information is provided or something important is concealed.
The buyer’s solicitor may also raise further enquiries during the conveyancing process, which the seller is expected to answer accurately and honestly.
Where there is more than one owner, all sellers are collectively responsible for the information provided. Each seller should check the contents of the form and sign it to confirm its accuracy.
Do you need a solicitor to complete the TA6?
The TA6 is completed by the seller, not the solicitor. However, the seller’s conveyancer will advise on how to complete the form and may raise queries where responses appear inconsistent or unclear.
A solicitor is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of the seller’s answers. Their role is to advise on proper disclosure and ensure the form is completed in line with the instructions provided.
Is the Property Information Form mandatory?
The seller of a property is not legally required to complete a Property Information Form, nor to voluntarily disclose every issue or defect. However, refusing to complete the TA6 will usually prevent the transaction from progressing, as buyers expect this information as part of the conveyancing process.
From 30 March 2026, use of the TA6 (6th Edition) is mandatory for firms accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) in respect of new instructions. While not a statutory requirement, it is the standard form used in most residential conveyancing transactions.
The instructions given to the seller on Form TA6 make clear that incorrect or incomplete information — whether provided in writing, verbally, or through an agent or solicitor — may result in a claim for compensation or the buyer deciding not to proceed.
What information does the Property Information Form cover?
The TA6 (6th Edition) is structured into 15 sections covering the key matters a buyer would reasonably expect to know about a property. The form has been streamlined to remove duplication with information provided at the marketing stage and to improve usability.
Broadly, the form covers boundaries, disputes and complaints, notices and proposals, alterations and building works, guarantees and warranties, insurance and flooding history, rights and informal arrangements, services and utilities, occupiers and transaction-related information.
Many questions are framed using “are you aware” wording, and sellers can respond “not known” where appropriate, provided they have reasonable grounds for that response. A “yes” or “no” answer is treated as a statement on which a buyer may rely.
What happens if the TA6 form is incorrect?
If the information provided in the TA6 is incorrect or misleading, the buyer may bring a claim for misrepresentation. This can arise both before and after completion of the transaction.
Before exchange of contracts, inaccuracies may lead to delays, renegotiation of the purchase price or the buyer withdrawing from the transaction altogether. After completion, the buyer may seek damages if they can show they relied on the information provided and suffered loss as a result.
Can you change the TA6 after submitting it?
Sellers are expected to update the TA6 if any information changes before exchange of contracts. This includes new issues arising or changes to earlier responses.
Failure to update the form where circumstances change may increase the risk of a misrepresentation claim.
How long does the TA6 take to complete?
The time required to complete the TA6 will depend on the nature of the property and the information available to the seller. For a straightforward property, it may take a few hours to complete. More complex properties, or those with a longer ownership history, may require additional time to gather information and supporting documents.
How does TA6 relate to other property forms?
The TA6 forms part of a wider set of standard conveyancing documents. For example, the TA7 form is used for leasehold properties and provides additional information specific to leasehold arrangements, while the TA10 form covers fixtures and fittings included in the sale.
Together, these forms provide a more complete picture of the property and the terms of the transaction.
Form TA6 supporting documents
When completing the Property Information Form, the seller is asked to provide their solicitor with any letters, agreements or other paperwork that may help to answer the questions raised. Sellers may also be asked to provide supporting documentation where available to substantiate their responses.
This documentation can include plans relating to boundaries, notices received under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, planning permissions and Building Regulations approvals, guarantees and warranties, and reports relating to flooding or environmental matters where these exist.
The extent of documentation required will depend on the nature of the property and the information provided in the form. Sellers are not expected to obtain documents that are not already available to them, but should provide relevant information where it exists.
Legal framework and buyer protection
The TA6 operates alongside the principle of caveat emptor, although sellers must not provide misleading information or omit material facts where they choose to respond to enquiries.
The wider legal framework governing property transactions is set out under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, which prohibits misleading actions and omissions in consumer transactions. The introduction of the TA6 (6th Edition) does not materially change the underlying legal position but reflects a more practical and streamlined approach to property information disclosure.
Accessing the TA6 form
In practice, the TA6 form is accessed by conveyancers through their case management systems via approved third-party providers, with access rolled out across the market between October 2025 and January 2026.
Most firms will obtain the form through their preferred digital platform rather than directly from the Law Society, reflecting the continued move toward integrated, system-based conveyancing processes.
Recent changes to the TA6 form
The current 6th Edition follows earlier attempts to expand the form to include additional “material information” at the marketing stage. That approach was not widely adopted and was subsequently withdrawn following industry feedback.
The revised 6th Edition returns to a more streamlined format, focusing on information that sellers can reasonably provide from their own knowledge, while avoiding duplication with estate agent responsibilities.
Author
Gill Laing is a qualified Legal Researcher & Analyst with niche specialisms in Law, Tax, Human Resources, Immigration & Employment Law.
Gill is a Multiple Business Owner and the Managing Director of Prof Services - a Marketing Agency for the Professional Services Sector.
