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TA6 Property Information Form explained

Selling your home equals unavoidable paperwork. And nestled among it will be the TA6 Form, otherwise known as the Seller’s Property Information Form (SPIF). Here’s what you should know.

Words by: Nic Hopkirk

Senior Editor

What is a TA6 Form?

The TA6 Form, otherwise known as the Seller’s Property Information Form, is essentially a questionnaire for anyone selling a home – in which you’re forced to spill the beans.

It's one of the protocol documents your solicitor will send to you as you move through the selling process.

You’ll need to disclose all kinds of information to your buyer, ranging from cracks in the walls to ongoing disputes with the neighbours.

Your answers will be carefully reviewed by the buyer’s solicitor as part of their investigation of your property. They’ll use the form to consider if there are any reasons why their client should not go ahead with the purchase.

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When is a TA6 needed?

A TA6 form needs to be filled out when you're selling your home.

Is a TA6 form mandatory?

It's not currently mandatory to complete the TA6 from, although the Law Society is looking to make it mandatory in January 2025.

That said, leaving out crucial information about your property, or delays in providing information about it, may delay your sale.

How do you obtain a TA6 form?

Your solicitor will send the TA6 form to you, acting on behalf of your buyer's solicitor.

You can also download a specimen copy of the form from the Law Society here.

How long is it?

Around 32 pages.

When will I receive the TA6 form?

The TA6 will be one of the first pieces of documentation you receive from your solicitor when selling your property.

What does the TA6 cover? 

When filling out a TA6 form, you'll need to disclose information about your property, including any building works that have been carried out, alongside details of any disputes that may have arisen with your neighbours.

The TA6 form will cover:

  • Information on boundaries – those between you and your neighbours

  • Details of any disputes or complaints with neighbours

  • Notices of development or planning permission of nearby properties

  • Alterations and building work that been done on the property (including copies of any planning permissions and building regulations approvals)

  • Information about guarantees and warranties

  • Buildings insurance details

  • Information about environmental matters, such as flooding, energy efficiency, and Japanese knotweed

  • Details of rights and informal arrangements, such as access or shared use

  • Information about parking – including whether the property is in a controlled parking zone or local authority parking scheme

What if I get stuck?

Contact your solicitor who will be able to help. The Law Society also offers lots of advice and guidance.

While it may be tempting to tell the odd white lie to ensure the sale, it’s imperative you are honest on the TA6. If you give inaccurate or incomplete information, the buyer could make a claim for compensation, even after the sale has gone through.

If a court finds you guilty of misrepresentation you may have to pay damages running into thousands – or tens of thousands – of pounds.

But that said, it cuts both ways – and the seller of the home you are buying will have to be equally honest and transparent in the TA6 they give to you.

How long will it take?

This document can’t be rushed, so set aside proper time to fill it out and give it your full attention. Make sure your writing is legible and you explain things clearly.

What if I really don’t know the answer on the TA6 Form?

You must ensure the form is completed to the best of your knowledge but if you genuinely don’t know the answer to a question, you can state this. However, don’t use this as a means of avoiding something the buyer ought to know. In this case, ask your solicitor for further advice.

Can I add information later?

If you become aware of any information which would alter any replies you have given after the form has been submitted, inform your solicitor immediately. They can then notify the buyer’s solicitors.

Any other tips?

Once you’ve filled out the TA6, be sure to make a copy to keep for your own records – either by scanning or photocopying it.

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