(TA6) Property Information Form

  • Property Information Form (TA6)

    4th Edition 2020 - Second Revision

  • About this form

    This form is completed by the Seller to supply the detailed information and documents which may be relied upon for the conveyancing process.

     

    Definitions

    • ‘Seller’ means all sellers together where the property is owned by more than one person.
    • ‘Buyer’ means all buyers together where the property is being bought by more than one person.
    • ‘Property’ includes all buildings and land within its boundaries.

     

     Instructions to the seller

    • The answers should be prepared by the person or persons who are named as owner on the deeds or Land Registry title or by the owner’s legal representative(s) if selling under a Power of Attorney or Grant of Probate or Letters of Representation. If there is more than one Seller, you should prepare the answers together or, if only one Seller prepares the form, the other(s) should check the answers given and all Sellers should sign the form. If you do not know the answer to any question, you must say so. If you are unsure of the meaning of any questions or answers, please ask your legal advisor. Completing this form is not mandatory, but omissions or delay in providing some information may delay the sale.
    • If you later become aware of any information which would alter any replies you have given, you must inform your legal advisor immediately. This is as important as giving the right answers in the first place. Do not change any arrangements concerning the Property with anyone (such as a tenant or neighbour) without first consulting your legal advisor.
    • It is very important that your answers are accurate. If you give incorrect or incomplete information to the Buyer (on this form or otherwise in writing or in conversation, whether through your Estate Agent or legal advisor or directly to the Buyer), the Buyer may make a claim for compensation from you or refuse to complete the purchase.
    • You should answer the questions based upon information known to you (or, in the case of legal representatives, you or the owner). You are not expected to have expert knowledge of legal or technical matters, or matters that occurred prior to your ownership of the Property.
    • Please give your legal advisor any letters, agreements or other papers which help answer the questions. If you are aware of any which you are not supplying with the answers, tell your legal advisor. If you do not have any documentation you may need to obtain copies at your own expense. Also pass to your legal advisor any notices you have received concerning the Property and any which arrive at any time before completion of the sale.

  • Your Details

  • 1. Boundaries

    If the property is Leasehold this section, or parts of it, may not apply.

  • 1.1 Looking towards the Property from the road, who owns or accepts responsibility to maintain or repair the boundary features:

  • (a) on the left?*
  • (b) on the right?*
  • (c) at the rear?*
  • (d) at the front?*
  • 1.2 Are the boundaries irregular?*
  • 1.3 Is the Seller aware of any boundary feature having been moved in the last 10 years or during the Seller’s period of ownership if longer?*
  • 1.4 During the Sellers ownership, has any adjacent land or property been purchased by the Seller?*
  • 1.5 Does any part of the Property or any building on the Property overhang, or project under, the boundary of the neighbouring Property or road, for example cellars under the pavement, overhanging eaves or covered walkways?*
  • 1.6 Has any notice been received under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 in respect of any shared/party boundaries?*
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  • 2. Disputes & Complaints

  • 2.1 Has there been any Disputes or complaints regarding this Property or a Property nearby?*
  • 2.2 Is the seller aware of anything that might lead to a dispute about the Property or a nearby Property?*

  • 3 Notices and Proposals

  • 3.1 Have any notices or correspondence been received or sent (eg from or to a neighbour, council or government department), or any negotiations or discussions taken place, which affect the Property or a Property nearby?*
  • 3.2 Is the Seller aware of any proposals to develop Property or land nearby, or of any proposals to make alterations to buildings nearby?*

  • 4. Alterations, Planning and Building Control

  • Note to Seller: All relevant approvals and supporting paperwork referred to in Section 4 of this form, such as Listed Building Consents, Planning Permissions, Building Regulations Consents and Completion Certificates should be provided. If the Seller has had works carried out the Seller should produce the documentation authorising this. Copies may be obtained from the relevant Local Authority website. Competent Persons Certificates may be obtained from the contractor or the scheme provider (e.g. FENSA or Gas Safe Register). Further information about Competent Persons Certificates can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorised

  • 4.1 Have any of the following changes been made to the whole or any part of the Property (including the garden)?

  • (a) Building works (e.g. extension, loft or garage conversion, removal of internal walls). If Yes, please give details including dates of all work undertaken:*
  • (b) Change of use (e.g. from an office to a residence):*
  • (c) Installation of replacement windows, roof windows,roof lights, glazed doors since 1 April 2002:*
  • (d) Addition of a conservatory:*

  • 4.2 If Yes to any of the questions in 4.1 and if the work was undertaken during the Seller’s ownership of the property:
    (a) please supply copies of the Planning Permissions, Building Regulations approvals and
    Completion Certificates, OR:
    (b) if none were required, please explain why these were not required – e.g. Permitted Development Rights applied or the work was exempt from Building Regulations:

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  • 4.3 Are any of the works disclosed in 4.1 above unfinished?*
  • 4.4 Is the Seller aware of any breaches of Planning Permission conditions or Building Regulations consent conditions, unfinished work or work that does not have all necessary consents?*
  • 4.5 Are there any planning or building control issues to resolve?*
  • 4.6 Have solar panels been installed?*
  • (b) Are the solar panels owned outright?*
  • (c) Has a long lease of the roof/air space been granted to a solar panel provider?*
  • Please supply copies of the relevant documents e.g copies of electricity bills for feed in tariffs.?*
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  • 4.7 Is the Property or any part of it:

  • (a) a Listed Building?*
  • (a) in a Conservation Area?*
  • If Yes, please supply copies of any relevant documents.*
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  • 4.8 Are any of the trees on the property subject to a Tree Preservation Order?*
  • If Yes, (a) have the terms of the Order been complied with?*
  • (b) Please supply copies of the relevant documents.*
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  • 5. Guarantees and Warranties

  • Note to Seller: All available guarantees, warranties and supporting paperwork should be supplied before Exchange of Contracts.

  • 5.1 Does the Property benefit from any of the following guarantees or warranties? If Yes, please supply a copy.

  • (a) New Home Warranty (e.g. NHBC or similar)*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (b) Damp Proofing*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (c) Timber Treatment*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (d) Windows, rooflights, roof windows or glazed doors*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (e) Electrical work*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (f) Roofing*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (g) Central Heating*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (h) Underpinning*
  • If yes copy:*
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  • (i) Other (please state):*
  • If Yes, copy:*
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  • 5.2 Have any claims been made under any of these guarantees or warranties?*

  • 6. Insurance

  • 6.1 Does the Seller insure the property?*
  • 6.3 If the building is a flat, does the landlord insure the building?*

  • 6.4 Has any buildings insurance taken out by the Seller ever been:.

  • (a) subject to an abnormal rise in premiums?*
  • (b) subject to high excesses?*
  • (c) subject to unusual conditions?*
  • (d) refused?*
  • 6.5 Has the Seller made any buildings insurance claims?*

  • 7. Environmental Matters

  • Flooding
    Note: Flooding may take a variety of forms: it may be seasonal or irregular or simply a one-off occurrence. The Property does not need to be near a sea or river for flooding to occur. Further information about flooding can be found at:
    www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs. The flood risk check can be found at: www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk.

  • 7.1 Has any part of the Property (whether buildings or surrounding garden or land) ever been flooded?*

  • 7.2 What type of flooding occurred?

  • (a) Ground Water*
  • (b) Sewer flooding*
  • (c) Surface water*
  • (d) Costal flooding*
  • (e) River flooding*
  • (f) Other*
  • 7.3 Has a flood Risk Report been prepared?*
  • If Yes, copy:*
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  • Further information about the types of flooding and Flood Risk Reports can be found at:
    www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency.


    Radon
    Note: Radon is a naturally occurring inert radioactive gas found in the ground. Some parts of England and Wales are more adversely affected by it than others. Remedial action is advised for properties with a test result above the ‘recommended action level’. Further information about Radon can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
    and www.publichealthwales.wales.nhs.uk.

  • 7.4 Has a Radon test been carried out at the Property?*
  • If Yes, copy:*
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  • Was the test result below the ‘recommended action level’?*
  • 7.5 Were any remedial measures undertaken on construction to reduce Radon gas levels in the Property?*

  • Energy efficiency
    Note: An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that gives information about a property’s energy usage. Further information about EPCs can be found at:
    https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates.

  • 7.6 Please supply a copy of the EPC for the Property.*
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  • 7.7 Have any installations in the Property been financed under the Green Deal scheme?*
  • Copy electric bill:*
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  • Further information about the Green Deal can be found at: www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures


    Japanese knotweed
    Note: Japanese knotweed is an invasive non-native plant that can cause damage to property if left untreated. The plant consists of visible above ground growth and an invisible rhizome (root) below ground in the soil. It can take several years to control and manage through a management and treatment plan and rhizomes may remain alive below the soil even after treatment.

  • 7.8 Is the Property affected by Japanese knotweed?*
  • If Yes, please state whether there is a Japanese knotweed management and treatment plan in place and supply a copy with any insurance cover linked to the plan.*
  • If Yes, copy:*
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  • 8. Rights and Informal Arrangements

  • Note: Rights and arrangements may relate to access or shared use. They may also include leases of less than seven years, rights to mines and minerals, manorial rights, chancel repair and similar matters. If you are uncertain about whether a right or arrangement is covered by this question, please ask your legal advisor.

  • 8.1 Does ownership of the Property carry a responsibility to contribute towards the cost of any jointly used services, such as maintenance of a private road, a shared driveway, a boundary or drain?*
  • 8.2 Does the Property benefit from any rights or arrangements over any neighbouring property (this includes and rights of way)?*
  • 8.3 Has anyone taken steps to prevent access to the Property, or to complain about or demand payment for access to the Property?*

  • 8.4 Does the Seller know of any of the following rights benefitting the Property?

  • (a) Rights of light*
  • (b) Rights of support from adjoining properties*
  • (c) Customary rights (e.g. rights deriving from local traditions)*

  • 8.5 Does the Seller know of any of the following arrangements affect the Property?

  • (a) Other people's rights to mine and minerals under the land*
  • (b) Chancel repair liability*
  • (c) Other peoples right to take things from the land (such as timber, hay or fish)*
  • 8.6 Are there any other rights or arrangements affecting the Property? This includes any rights of way.*
  • 8.7 Do any drains, pipes or wires serving the Property cross any neighbour’s Property?*
  • 8.8 Do any drains, pipes or wires leading to any neighbour’s Property cross the Property?*
  • 8.9 Is there any agreement or arrangement about drains, pipes or wires?*
  • If Yes, copy:*
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  • 9. Parking

  • 9.2 Is the Property in a controlled parking zone or within a Local Authority parking scheme?*

  • 10. Other Charges

  • Note: If the Property is Leasehold, details of lease expenses such as service charges and ground rent should be set out on the separate TA7 Leasehold Information Form. If the Property is Freehold, there may still be charges: for example, payments to a management company or for the use of a private drainage system.

  • 10.1 Does the Seller have to pay any charges relating to the Property (excluding any payments such as council tax, utility charges, etc.), for example payments to a management company?*

  • 11. Occupiers

  • 11.1 Does the Seller live at the Property?*
  • 11.2 Does anyone else, aged 17 or over, seller live at the Property?*
  • 11.4 Are any of the occupiers (other than the sellers), aged 17 or over, tenants or lodgers?*
  • 11.4 Is the Property being sold with Vacant Possession?*

  • If Yes, have all the occupiers aged 17 or over:

  • (a) agreed to leave prior to Completion?*
  • (b) agreed to sign the sale contract?*
  • If No, please supply other evidence that the Property will be vacant on completion. copy:*
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  • 12. Services

  • Note: If the Seller does not have a certificate requested below this can be obtained from the relevant Competent Persons Scheme. Further information about Competent Persons Schemes can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes- and-how-schemes-are-authorised


    Electricity

  • 12.1 Has the whole or any part of the electrical installation been tested by a qualified and registered electrician?*
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  • 12.2 Has the Property been rewired or had any electrical installation work carried out since 1 January 2005?*
  • If Yes, do you have any Documents?*

  • If Yes, please supply one of the following:

  • (a) a copy of the signed BS7671 Electrical Safety Certificate*
  • (b) the installer’s Building Regulations Compliance Certificate*
  • (c) the Building Control Completion Certificate*
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  • Central Heating

  • 12.3 Does the Property have a central heating system?*
  • (b) Do you know when the system was installed?*
  • If after 1 April 2005 please supply a copy of the ‘completion certificate’ (e.g. CORGI or Gas Safe Register) or the ‘exceptional circumstances’ form.*
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  • (c) Is the heating system in good working order?*
  • (d) Do you know when the system was last serviced?*
  • Please supply a copy of the inspection report*
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  • Drains and Sewerage

    Note: Further information about drainage and sewerage can be found at:
    www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

  • 12.4 Is the Property connected to the mains for: 

  • (a) foul water drainage?*
  • (b) surface water drainage?*

  • Is sewerage for the Property provided by:

  • (a) a septic tank?*

  • If the Property is in England and you answered Yes to question 12.5 and your septic tank discharges directly into surface water, you must do one of the following as soon as possible:


    • Connect to mains sewer
    • Install a drainage field (also known as an infiltration system) so the septic tank can discharge to ground instead
    • replace your septic tank with a small sewage treatment plant


    You must have plans in place to carry out this work within a reasonable timescale, typically 12 months.

  • (b) a sewage treatment plant?*
  • (c) cesspool?*
  • 12.6 Is the use of the septic tank, sewage treatment plant or cesspool shared with other properties? If Yes, how many properties share the system?*

  • Note: Some systems installed after 1 January 1991 require Building Regulations approval, environmental permits or registration. Further information about permits and registration can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

  • 12.10 Is any part of the septic tank, sewage treatment plant (including any soakaway or outfall) or cesspool, or the access to it, outside the boundary of the Property?*
  • If Yes, please supply a plan showing the location of the system and how access is obtained.*

  • Specific information about permits and general binding rules can be found at www.gov.uk/permits-you-need-for-septic-tanks

  • 13. Connection to Utilities and Services

  • Please mark the Yes or No boxes to show which of the following utilities and services are connected to the Property and give details of any providers

  • Mains electricity*
  • Mains gas*
  • Mains water*
  • Mains sewerage*
  • Telephone*
  • Cable*

  • 14. Transaction Information

  • 14.1 Is this Sale dependent on the Seller completing the purchase of another Property on the same day?*
  • 14.2 Does the Seller have any special requirements about a moving date?*
  • 14.3 Does the sale price exceed the amount necessary to repay all mortgages and charges secured on the Property?*

  • 14.4 Will the Seller ensure that:

  • (a) all rubbish is removed from the property (including from the loft, garden, outbuildings, garages and sheds) and that the Property will be left in a clean and tidy condition?*
  • (b) if light fittings are removed, the fittings will be replaced with ceiling rose, flex, bulb holder and bulb?*
  • (c) reasonable care will be taken when removing any other fittings or contents?*
  • (d) keys to all windows and doors and details of alarm codes will be left at the Property or with the Estate Agent?*

  • Each Seller should sign the form:

  • Date*
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  • Are there any more Sellers?*
  • Date*
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  • Are there any more Sellers?*
  • Date*
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  • Are there any more Sellers?*
  • Date*
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  • Should be Empty: