Estate agents help devise new TA6 property form

The Law Society of England and Wales has released its new TA6 property form.

More than 1,200 solicitors, licensed conveyancers, estate agents and sellers provided feedback on the previous iteration.

The new form was tested on sellers and conveyancers to make sure it is clear and logical.

It comes amid criticism of the previous form, due to the level of information required.

The sixth edition of the TA6 replaces both the fourth and fifth editions.

Key changes in the new version include

Questions on material information that were added to the fifth edition to comply with guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team have been removed.
The sixth edition’s 15 sections are ten fewer than the previous edition.
More ‘not known’ options have been added for when sellers don’t know the answer to certain questions.
The explanatory notes have been rewritten to be clearer and more accessible, with better signposting and more useful examples.

A fifth edition of the TA7 leasehold information form is also being launched at the same time to reflect changes made in the TA6.

The TA6 (sixth edition) and TA7 (fifth edition) will be mandatory for Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) members from 30 March 2026.

Mark Evans, president of the Law Society, said:

“Our job is to ensure the transaction forms used in the home buying and selling process are not just accurate but practical.

“The new sixth version is a simpler form with clearer explanatory notes. Sellers can feel more confident filling it out and knowing when to get advice from their solicitor.”