A TA6 form is a document used during the process of buying or selling residential property. It forms part of the contract pack and provides important information about the property for sale.
As the seller, you will need to complete the TA6 form at the beginning of the conveyancing process.
As part of the process you will also need to fill in a TA10 Fittings and Contents Form.
What Kind of Information Does the TA6 Form Cover?
The TA6 form has several sections, each focusing on various aspects of the property:
Boundaries
The boundaries section outlines the exact limits of the property you are selling. This section requires sellers to specify the following:
- Boundary Lines: You must clearly define the property boundaries, indicating which parts of the land are included in the sale.
- Responsibility: You must state who is responsible for maintaining the boundaries. These include fences, hedges, and walls. This can involve detailing any shared responsibilities with neighbours.
- Disputes: You must disclose any ongoing or past boundary disputes with neighbours. This includes issues over the location of the boundary or responsibilities for maintenance.
- Changes and Alterations: You should report any changes made to the boundaries, such as moving fences or walls. It is important to note if you agreed these changes with neighbours or if you did it independently.
- Supporting Documents: Like title deeds, plans, and any agreements with neighbours about boundary positions or responsibilities
Disputes and Complaints
You need to disclose any ongoing or past issues with neighbours or other parties related to the property. It typically covers:
- Nature of Disputes: You must describe any disputes you have had with neighbours. This can include arguments over property boundaries, noise complaints, or other neighbourhood issues.
- Resolution Attempts: You should provide information on any attempts to resolve these disputes. Whether through direct negotiation, mediation, or legal action. This helps buyers understand if the issue is ongoing or has been settled.
- Formal Complaints: Details of formal complaints made to local authorities. This includes complaints about property maintenance, zoning violations, or environmental concerns.
- Impact on Property: Details any disputes that have had or could have a direct impact on the property. Such as those affecting its value or legal status.
Notices and Proposals
This requires sellers to disclose any notices or proposals that could affect the property. It covers a wide range of potential issues that buyers need to be aware of:
- Planning Notices: You must disclose any planning notices received from local authorities. This includes notices about proposed developments which might impact the property’s value or the buyer’s enjoyment of it.
- Building Proposals: Information about any building proposals that could affect the property. Such as new constructions, renovations, or demolitions in the nearby area.
- Environmental Notices: You need to disclose any environmental notices related to the property. These include flood risk assessments, noise pollution issues, or other environmental concerns.
- Local Authority Proposals: Provide details of any proposals from local authorities that could affect the property. These could be changes in road layouts, zoning changes, or other public works.
Alterations and Consents
This part of the TA6 form requires you to provide information about any changes made to the property. This includes:
- Details of Alterations: You must list any structural changes, extensions, or significant renovations. This includes both interior and exterior modifications.
- Planning Permissions and Building Regulations: Any planning permissions and building regulations consents for any work.
- Certificates and Documentation: You should provide relevant certificates and documentation.
- Unauthorised Works: Disclose any unauthorised works you didn’t get the necessary consents for.
Guarantees and Warranties
This section provides information about any existing guarantees or warranties associated with the property.
- Types of Guarantees and Warranties: You must list any guarantees or warranties. Include guarantees for structural work, damp proofing, roofing, windows, and any other work.
- Documentation: Sellers must provide copies of these guarantees and warranties. They should include terms and conditions, duration, and who oversees any future claims.
- Transferability: Provide information about whether any warranties are transferable to the new owner.
- Claims History: Disclose any claims made under these guarantees and warranties.
Insurance
The insurance section requires sellers to provide information about the property’s insurance history. This helps buyers assess potential risks and understand the property’s insurance profile. Here is what this section typically covers:
- Insurance Claims History: Any insurance claims made on the property. Include claims for damages such as flooding, subsidence, fire, or theft. A history of claims can indicate potential ongoing issues with the property.
- Current Insurance Coverage: Provide information about the current insurance policy. Including the name of the insurer, policy number, and level of coverage.
- Special Insurance Requirements: Disclose any special insurance requirements or conditions. For example, properties in flood-prone areas might need specific types of insurance coverage.
- Documentation: Provide copies of current insurance policies and details of past claims.
Environmental Matters
This part requires sellers to provide information about any environmental issues that could affect the property.
- Flood Risk: You must disclose if the property is in a flood risk area. Provide details of any past flooding incidents or flood prevention measures taken.
- Radon Gas: Details about radon gas levels in the property. Include any tests conducted and mitigation measures implemented if high levels were detected.
- Japanese Knotweed: Sellers need to disclose the presence of Japanese Knotweed. If it is present include details of any treatment plans or control measures.
- Energy Efficiency: Information on the property’s energy efficiency. This includes Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and any improvements made to improve energy efficiency.
- Contaminated Land: Sellers must disclose if the property is on or near contaminated land. This includes any past or ongoing remediation efforts.
- Other Environmental Issues: Include information on noise pollution, air quality, and any other environmental concerns.
Right and Informal Arrangements
This section requires sellers to disclose any rights or informal arrangements that affect the property. This includes:
- Easements and Rights of Way: Disclose any information about any easements or rights of way. This includes access to driveways, paths, or utilities.
- Shared Access and Facilities: Such as shared driveways, gardens, or parking spaces, should be provided. Include any informal arrangements with neighbours about the use and maintenance of shared areas.
- Legal Agreements: Include information about any legal agreements related to these arrangements. This can be written agreements, deeds, or any documented understandings between parties.
- Informal Arrangements: Disclose any informal, unwritten agreements with neighbours or other parties. This could include things like shared responsibilities for boundary fences or mutual access agreements that have not been legally formalised.
Services
Sellers need to provide information about utilities and services. This includes:
- Water Supply: Details about whether the property has a mains water supply or has an alternative supply, such as a well.
- Drainage and Sewerage: Information on drainage systems. This includes whether the property is connected to the mains sewer or has a septic tank.
- Electricity and Gas: Specify if the property is connected to the mains electricity and gas supply. Provide details about the providers and any relevant meters.
- Heating: Details about the type of heating system installed. Such as central heating, gas, electric, or oil-fired systems. This includes information about the age and maintenance history of the heating system.
- Telephone and Broadband: Explain the status of telephone lines and broadband internet connections. This includes providers and service types.
- Other Services: Any other services connected to the property, such as cable or satellite TV.
Connected Issues
This section covers a variety of potential problems that might affect the property’s structure, safety, and usability. This includes:
- Subsidence, Landslip, and Heave: Disclose any history or signs of subsidence, landslip, or heave affecting the property.
- Pest Infestation: Information about any current or past pest infestations. This includes termites, rodents, or other pests.
- Asbestos: If the property contains asbestos, sellers need to disclose its presence. This includes the location and condition of the asbestos.
- Flooding: Beyond the environmental section, disclose any other flooding history.
- Structural Issues: Sellers should disclose any known structural issues with the property. This could be cracks in walls, roof problems, or foundation concerns.
- Utility and Service Disruptions: Any history of disruptions to utilities and services. For example, frequent power outages or water supply issues.
Who Completes the TA6 Form?
The seller completes the TA6 form. Their solicitor or conveyancer will help ensure you complete the form accurately. This helps to avoid any potential issues or delays in the transaction process.
Once completed, your solicitor will forward the form to the buyer’s solicitor. They will review it as part of the buyer’s due diligence.
Important Documents You Should Supply with a TA6 Form
When submitting a TA6 form, you will need to supply any supporting documents. This is your responsibility, not your solicitors.
Supporting documents include;
- Boiler – guarantees, service documents
- Windows and doors – FENSA certificates
- Gas and electrical work – guarantees/certificates
- Building work – planning permission, building regulations and warranties
- NHBC certificates – for new-build properties less than 10 years old
What if I Make a Mistake When Filling Out a TA6 Form?
Making an innocent mistake will not get you in trouble. Mistakes can be put right and worked out.
However, if you lie, mislead, include, or exclude any important information, you are in breach of contract. In this case, the other side could potentially sue you.
