The TA6 Property Information Form (6th edition): what sellers need to know in 2026

The TA6 Property Information Form (6th edition) became mandatory on 30 March 2026 for every CQS-accredited conveyancing firm in England and Wales. If you are selling your home, your solicitor will send you this form. It covers 15 sections — boundaries, flooding, disputes, services, environmental matters, and more — and your answers directly affect how quickly your sale completes.

The TA6 6th edition is the Law Society's standardised Property Information Form, now required for all residential sales handled by CQS-accredited solicitors. It asks sellers to disclose information about boundaries, flooding, disputes, alterations, services, rights of way, and environmental issues. Sellers who prepare this information upfront complete sales up to 6 weeks faster, according to an HMLR-backed conveyancing pilot of over 1,200 completions.

The good news: much of what the TA6 asks is data that already exists in public records. If you have used open for offer's valuation tool or property intelligence, we have already gathered a significant portion of it for you — sourced directly from the Environment Agency, Ofcom, the EPC Register, HM Land Registry, and other government databases.

This guide explains what changed, what each section asks, which data is already available before you pick up a pen, and what you will still need to provide yourself.

What is the TA6 and why has it changed?

The TA6 — formally the Property Information Form — has been a standard part of residential conveyancing for decades. Your solicitor sends it to you early in the sale process, and your answers help the buyer's solicitor understand exactly what they are purchasing.

The previous version (5th edition, introduced in 2024) expanded the form to 25 sections to incorporate the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) material information requirements. In practice, this made the form unwieldy. Sellers spent longer completing it, solicitors spent longer reviewing it, and the additional sections created more opportunities for delays and disputes.

The 6th edition strips back to 15 sections. Ten sections have been removed entirely, including council tax, asking price, tenure/ownership details, restrictive covenants, building safety, coastal erosion, accessibility, and coalfields. The EPC is no longer requested in the TA6 — estate agents now handle this at the marketing stage, as required by law.

Crucially, the question framing has changed. Many questions now use "Are you aware" rather than asking sellers to make definitive statements about matters they may not fully understand. This reflects how sellers realistically provide information and reduces the risk of inadvertent misrepresentation.

The result is a form that is simpler to complete, faster to review, and less likely to cause post-exchange disputes. For sellers, that means fewer delays. For buyers, it means clearer, more reliable information upfront.

The 15 sections at a glance

The table below maps each TA6 section to a plain-English explanation, showing which sections relate to data that open for offer already surfaces from government sources.

TA6 Section	What it asks	Data available on open for offer	Coverage
1. Boundaries	Who is responsible for each boundary, whether features have been moved, and any boundary disputes	Property boundary outline from Ordnance Survey data	Partial
2. Disputes and complaints	Neighbour disputes, noise complaints, antisocial behaviour	None — this is seller-declared information only you can provide	Manual
3. Notices and proposals	Planning notices from the local authority, road schemes, compulsory purchase	Planning applications history (sourced via local authority data)	Partial
4. Alterations	Extensions, conversions, structural changes, planning permission, building regulations approval	Planning applications history with dates and outcomes	Partial
5. Rights and informal arrangements	Shared access, parking rights, informal agreements with neighbours	None — this is seller-declared information only you can provide	Manual
6. Flooding	History of flooding, insurance claims, flood defences	Flood risk assessment: river, surface water, coastal, and reservoir risk (Environment Agency)	Strong
7. Environmental	Contaminated land, radon gas, mining history, Japanese knotweed	Conservation area status, listed building status and grade, Tree Preservation Orders	Partial
8. Services	Drainage type, water supply, gas, electricity, broadband	Broadband download/upload speeds, connection type, FTTP availability (Ofcom)	Partial
9. Occupiers	Who lives in the property, tenants, lodgers	None — this is seller-declared information only you can provide	Manual
10. Connection to the property	The seller's relationship to the property (owner-occupier, landlord, executor)	None — this is seller-declared information only you can provide	Manual
11. Transaction information	Chain status, timescale for moving, fixtures included	None — this is seller-declared information only you can provide	Manual
12. Property	Property type, tenure, parking, garden, number of bedrooms and bathrooms	Property type, tenure, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area (HM Land Registry and EPC Register)	Strong
13. Contents	Which fixtures and fittings are included in the sale	None — this is your decision to make	Manual
14. Other charges or restrictions	Service charges, ground rent, management company, estate charges	Tenure classification (freehold/leasehold identification)	Partial
15. Other information	Anything else material that a buyer should know	None — this is a catch-all for matters only you are aware of	Manual

Summary: Of the 15 TA6 sections, open for offer already surfaces relevant government data for 8 sections (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 14). That is more than half the form with data ready before you pick up a pen. The remaining 7 sections require information that only you, as the seller, can provide — and that is exactly how it should be. No database knows about your boundary agreements with neighbours or which curtain poles you plan to take with you.

How upfront data speeds up your sale

The evidence for preparing property information upfront is now substantial. Multiple pilot programmes have measured the impact, and the results are consistent: sellers who gather data before instructing a solicitor complete their sales significantly faster.

• 6-week reduction in completion time: An HMLR-backed pilot run with Conveyancing Data Services, covering over 1,200 completions, found that average completion time dropped from 21 weeks to 15 weeks when upfront property information was provided (Source: HMLR / Conveyancing Data Services pilot programme)
• 29% faster completions: The Intelliworks Upfront Information Property Process pilot recorded completions 29% faster than the control group when sellers provided data at listing stage (Source: Intelliworks UFI Property Process)
• 7-week average completions: Home Sale Pack reported average completion times of just 7 weeks with zero fall-throughs when full upfront information packs were provided to buyers before offers were made (Source: Home Sale Pack, reported via Today's Conveyancer, 2026)
• Up to 53 days saved: A year-long pilot by Thomas Legal and Conveyancing Data Services found transaction times reduced by up to 53 days when comprehensive property data was available from the outset (Source: Thomas Legal / Conveyancing Data Services pilot)

The reason is straightforward. When a buyer makes an offer without seeing property data, the conveyancing process becomes a slow reveal. The buyer's solicitor sends enquiries. The seller's solicitor sends them to the seller. The seller takes days or weeks to respond. Some answers trigger follow-up questions. Some trigger surveys. Some trigger renegotiation. Each round adds weeks.

When the data is available upfront, buyers make better-informed offers. There are fewer surprises after the survey. Fewer post-offer renegotiations. Fewer fall-throughs. The transparent waitlist that open for offer provides — where every offer is recorded and visible — combined with transparent property data creates transactions that actually complete.

What open for offer already knows about your home

When you enter your address on open for offer, we automatically gather data from multiple government sources and compile it into a property intelligence report. This is not data we create or estimate — it comes directly from the agencies responsible for maintaining it.

Here is what the Buyer's Pack and property detail page already include, and which TA6 sections they relate to:

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — sourced from the EPC Register. Includes the current energy rating, potential rating, certificate expiry date, energy efficiency scores, estimated CO2 emissions, total floor area, heating and hot water costs, lighting costs, heating system description, wall construction type, and window glazing type. While the EPC itself has been removed from the TA6 6th edition (estate agents now handle this at listing), the underlying data — floor area, heating type, wall construction — remains relevant to several TA6 sections.

Flood risk — sourced from the Environment Agency. Covers river flooding risk, surface water flooding risk, coastal flooding risk, reservoir flooding risk, and the property's flood zone designation. This maps directly to TA6 Section 6 (Flooding) and gives sellers a clear picture of their property's assessed risk before their solicitor asks about it.

Broadband and connectivity — sourced from Ofcom. Includes average download and upload speeds, maximum available download speed, connection type (ADSL, FTTC, FTTP), and whether full-fibre (FTTP) is available at the property. This maps to TA6 Section 8 (Services).

Schools — sourced from the Department for Education. Shows the nearest primary and secondary schools with Ofsted ratings, distance from the property, and school type. While not a direct TA6 requirement, this is material information that informed buyers expect to see.

Transport links — sourced from NaPTAN (National Public Transport Access Nodes). Includes the nearest train station and bus stop with distances from the property. Again, not a direct TA6 field, but part of the complete property picture.

Council tax — the council tax band and estimated annual cost. While council tax was removed from the TA6 6th edition, it remains a key data point for buyers assessing ongoing costs.

Conservation and heritage status — includes listed building status and grade, conservation area designation, Tree Preservation Orders, and Article 4 directions. This maps to TA6 Section 7 (Environmental) and is particularly important for properties in historic areas where alterations require additional permissions.

Planning applications — planning application history for the property and surrounding area, with dates, descriptions, and outcomes. This maps to TA6 Sections 3 (Notices and proposals) and 4 (Alterations).

Tenure — freehold, leasehold, or shared ownership classification from HM Land Registry. This maps to TA6 Sections 12 (Property) and 14 (Other charges or restrictions).

All of this data is gathered automatically. No manual input is required from you for these data points. When your solicitor sends you the TA6, you will already have the answers to the questions that cause the most delays — because they are the questions that require looking things up rather than personal knowledge.

What you still need to provide yourself

No platform can complete the TA6 for you, and any that claims to is misleading you. Seven of the fifteen sections require information that only you, as the person who lives in the property, can provide. This is not a limitation — it is the point. The TA6 asks the right questions, and some of those questions can only be answered by someone who knows the property intimately.

You will need to tell your solicitor about:

• Boundary disputes or agreements — has anything changed, and is there an understanding with your neighbour?
• Neighbour disputes or complaints — noise, antisocial behaviour, ongoing issues
• Informal arrangements — shared access, parking agreements, verbal permissions
• Who lives in the property — occupiers, tenants, anyone with a legal interest
• Your relationship to the property — owner-occupier, executor, trustee
• Chain status and timescale — when you want to move, whether you are buying onward
• Fixtures and fittings — what stays, what goes
• Anything else material — the catch-all for things only you know about

You know your home better than any database. The TA6 asks the right questions — and now you know which answers are already waiting for you, and which ones need to come from you.

Practical tip: complete the seller-declared sections with your solicitor or conveyancer. Use your open for offer property data as your starting point for the data-driven sections. This gives your solicitor a head start and reduces the rounds of questions that slow every transaction down.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TA6 form?

The TA6 is the Law Society's Property Information Form, completed by sellers as part of the residential conveyancing process in England and Wales. It requires sellers to disclose information about their property's boundaries, flood risk, disputes, alterations, services, environmental status, and other material matters. Your solicitor sends it to you early in the sale process and your buyer's solicitor reviews your answers.

When did the TA6 6th edition become mandatory?

The TA6 6th edition became mandatory on 30 March 2026 for all conveyancing firms accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). CQS accreditation covers the majority of residential conveyancing firms in England and Wales, so most sellers will encounter this version of the form.

How many sections does the new TA6 have?

The TA6 6th edition has 15 sections, reduced from 25 in the 5th edition. The streamlined form removes sections on council tax, asking price, tenure/ownership, restrictive covenants, building safety, coastal erosion, accessibility, and coalfields. The EPC is also no longer included, as estate agents handle this at the marketing stage.

What was removed from the TA6 5th edition?

Ten sections were removed from the 5th edition: council tax band and costs, asking price, tenure and ownership details, restrictive covenants, building safety (including cladding), coastal erosion, accessibility features, coalfield and mining information, the EPC section, and several subsections within retained categories. The aim was to reduce duplication and remove questions better handled elsewhere in the conveyancing process.

Does upfront property information really speed up sales?

Yes. Multiple pilot programmes demonstrate significant time savings. An HMLR-backed pilot of over 1,200 completions found average completion time dropped from 21 weeks to 15 weeks — a six-week reduction. The Intelliworks pilot recorded 29% faster completions. Home Sale Pack reported 7-week average completions with zero fall-throughs when full upfront data was provided. The evidence consistently shows that sellers who prepare property information before instructing a solicitor complete faster and with fewer problems.

Where can I find my property's flood risk, EPC, and planning data?

You can access your property's data for free on open for offer. Enter your address at openforoffer.com/valuation to see your property intelligence report, including EPC rating, flood risk assessment, broadband speeds, planning history, conservation status, and more — all sourced from government databases including the Environment Agency, Ofcom, EPC Register, and HM Land Registry.

See what data we already hold on your home

The TA6 is not something to dread. It is an opportunity to be prepared — and if you have already used open for offer, you are ahead of most sellers before your solicitor even sends the form.

Enter your address and get your free property intelligence report. It includes the data your solicitor will ask for on the TA6 — flood risk, planning history, broadband, conservation status, tenure, and property details — all sourced from the same government databases your conveyancer relies on.

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Data sourced from the Environment Agency, Ofcom, EPC Register, HM Land Registry, NaPTAN, and DfE. Updated at listing and periodically refreshed. Some TA6 sections require seller-declared information that cannot be automated. open for offer surfaces relevant government data to help you prepare — it does not complete the TA6 form on your behalf. Always complete the TA6 with your solicitor or conveyancer.