A new version of a key form used in property transactions has been launched today (13 October) by the Law Society of England and Wales.
More than 1,200 solicitors, licensed conveyancers, estate agents and sellers provided feedback on the previous iteration of the TA6 property form.
A working group with expertise in residential conveyancing has been working on the new TA6 (6th edition) for almost a year.
The new form was tested on sellers and conveyancers to make sure it is clear and logical.
“Our job is to ensure the transaction forms used in the home buying and selling process are not just accurate but practical,” said Law Society president Mark Evans
“The new 6th 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.”
The 6th edition of the TA6 replaces both the 4th and 5th editions.
Key changes in the new version include:
questions on material information that were added to the 5th edition to comply with guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team have been removed
the 6th 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 5th edition of the TA7 leasehold information form is also being launched at the same time to reflect changes made in the TA6.
The TA6 (6th edition) and TA7 (5th edition) will be mandatory for Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) members from 30 March 2026.
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