Society unveils 'two-form' approach to TA6

The Law Society today announced - following extensive consultation - a two-form approach to make the TA6 property information process ‘straightforward and easy to understand’ for conveyancing solicitors and their clients.

The TA6 form was updated last year to support National Trading Standards guidance on ‘material information’ required for property listings. However, with the guidance dividing opinion, the Society paused compulsory use of the fifth edition of the property information form to engage with members.

The Society’s consultation, led by independent research agency 2CV Ltd, attracted more than 1,200 participants. The mast majority were solicitors, but Chancery Lane said licensed conveyancers, estate agents and sellers also shared their experiences of using the fifth version of TA6.

Society vice president Mark Evans said: 'We have listened to the feedback and following the predominant message in the responses decided the best solution is to replace the 5th and 6th edition of the TA6 form with two new forms, one mandatory and one not.'

The sixth edition of the TA6 form has been designed for use when an offer is accepted. Buyers will be given the information the seller has about the property. The form will be mandatory for members of the Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme from March 2026.

A ‘material information form’ has been designed for use when conveyancers have been instructed by sellers before a property is listed. The form will help sellers gather recommended material information for estate agents to market the property. The form will not be mandatory.

Evans said: ‘We hope that this new approach will make the TA6 process more straightforward and easier to understand and navigate for conveyancers and their clients.’

With conveyancers currently under pressure to complete home moves before stamp duty changes come into force on 1 April, Evans assured solicitors the current TA6 forms will not change overnight.

The new forms will be tested with conveyancers, sellers and buyers this summer before implementation begins in October.

The Society said conveyancers and clients will be given information and training. Solicitors will also be consulted on proposed amendments to the National Conveyancing Protocol.

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