What is a TA6 form and why is it important?

The TA6 Property Information Form is a standard document used in most residential property sales. It is completed by the seller and provides key information about the property that a buyer wouldn’t easily find in the title or legal documents.

What does it include?

The TA6 form typically includes details about:

• Disputes or complaints involving neighbours or the property.
• Alterations or building works, including whether planning permission or Building Regulations approval was obtained.
• Boundaries, including who maintains fences or walls.
• Utilities and services, such as drainage, water, electricity, and gas.
• Occupants, including tenants or lodgers.
• Environmental matters, like flooding, radon gas or Japanese knotweed.
• Insurance and guarantees, including NHBC or damp proof certificates.

Why is it important?

The TA6 form provides information that may affect your decision to proceed — and could reveal issues that aren’t apparent from the title or physical inspection.

For example:

• If the property has had structural alterations, you’ll want to know if they were approved by the council.
• If there are ongoing neighbour disputes, that could impact your enjoyment of the property.

In a standard sale, your solicitor would review this form before exchange of contracts, and raise legal enquiries based on the contents.

It is a helpful document that gives the buyer a clearer picture of the property’s background, use, and condition.

Summary

The TA6 form is an important source of information about the property’s history, use, and condition — and can influence your buying decision. However, in auction sales, this form is often not included, which limits the information available before you buy.