Table of Contents
- What is a TA6 Form?
- How do you fill in a TA6 Form?
- What documents will I need?
- Brief overview
When selling a property, you will be given paperwork to fill out from your solicitor. One of these documents will be the TA6 Property Information Form which can be a little tricky to fill out if haven’t done one before which is why we’ve decided to break it down for you:
What is a TA6 Form?
The TA6 Property Information Form provides the buyer (and their conveyancer) with information about the property being sold. It will cover everything from rights of way, boundaries, planning and building control, history and more.
How do you fill in a TA6 Form?
These forms are quite comprehensive and may take some time to complete but it is important that all answers are true and complete to the best of the seller’s knowledge. If incorrect or incomplete answers are given, it entitles the buyer to claim for compensation or to withdraw from the sale altogether. Therefore, it is best to be honest and if you are at any point unsure, refer to your solicitor for help.
The form itself is divided into 14 sections with several questions each, some may require evidence in the form of documents or certificates. It is advised that you prepare all the documents you have before you start and set aside a good amount of time to go through it with few distractions.
What documents will I need?
Sellers are advised to provide everything they have related to their property including:
- Title deeds
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Planning permission certificates
- Building regulation approvals
- Sign-offs or certificates for windows, boilers and electrical work
- Sign-offs or certificates for any works carried out such as extensions
Property Information Form Breakdown
Section 1 – Boundaries: properties are limited by legal boundaries that may appear as a fence, hedge or wall. This section is designed to outline the extent of the property and who is responsible for maintenance.
Section 2 – Disputes and Complaints: you are required to explain any past or existing disputes with neighbours to give your buyer a fair understanding of any issues that may arise during their ownership.
Section 3 – Notices and Proposals: if you have received any letters outlining planning or developments that may affect the property. You can find out more through your local authority.
Section 4 – Alterations, Planning & Building Control: this is where you can give your buyers a history of changes you’ve made to the property; You will need to attached the relevant consents and approvals where necessary. If you also know of any restrictions for developments to the property, this is the place to declare it.
Section 5 – Guarantees and Warranties: details of any outstanding guarantees or warranties and if previous claims have been made.
Section 6 – Insurance: similarly, details of any insurance taken out against the property, including any claims made.
Section 7 – Environmental Matters: if your property has experienced any environmental issues including radon, Japanese Knotweed, flooding etc. You also need to provide a copy of your EPC.
Section 8 – Rights and Informal Arrangements: this section provides information about rights and arrangements relating to property access and shared use.
Section 9 – Parking: parking arrangements, whether it’s on-street parking or a driveway, need to be detailed in this section.
Section 10 – Other Charges: buyers need to be made aware of any charges linked to or associated with the property. If there are leasehold expenses, they need to be outlined in a separate form (TA7).
Section 11 – Occupiers: you need to state whether any existing occupants will remain living in the property after completion.
Section 12 – Services: this section provides a closer look at the services available in your property. Any past maintenance and upkeep to the property’s services need to be outlined.
Section 13 – Connection to Utilities and Services: you need to provide the names of providers for each utility and service. You should also state the location of meters where applicable.
Section 14 – Transaction Information: lastly, this section provides the buyer with the details they’ll need for moving day or whether there’s a property chain to be aware of.
