Explain the purpose of Form TA6 and describe its legal effect; give two examples of the type of information the form provides.

• A. It is required under the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol; replies are representations and must be accurate; examples include boundaries, disputes and occupiers
• B. It is optional; replies have no legal effect
• C. It determines planning permission status
• D. It is used for environmental disclosures

Answer: (A)

Form TA6, the Property Information Form, is used in the conveyancing process to obtain detailed information from the seller about the property, aligned with the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol. Its purpose is to supply the buyer with facts the seller knows or ought to know about the property so the buyer can make an informed decision before exchange. The legal effect is that the seller’s replies are representations to the buyer; they are expected to be accurate and can form part of the contract or give rise to remedies if untrue, such as damages for misrepresentation or breach of contract.

Two examples of the type of information the form provides are details about the property’s boundaries and any boundary disputes, and information about who occupies the property (occupiers, tenants, or licensees). The form is not optional and does not address planning permission status or environmental disclosures in isolation.