Law Society unveils new two-form approach for property information following TA6 consultation
The Law Society has announced changes to its property information forms following an extensive consultation on the TA6 Property information form (5th edition) (2024). The new approach introduces two distinct forms. The first is a mandatory 6th edition TA6 property form for Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) members, to take effect from March 2026, designed to be used when an offer has been accepted. It will give buyers the information that the sellers have about the property before they commit to buying. This will be an improved version of the 4th Edition . The second is a material information form, which is not mandatory for CQS members and is designed for conveyancers to use if they choose to accept instructions by sellers before they list their property. It aims to help sellers gather the material information they are recommended to provide to the estate agent to market the property. The changes follow concerns about the 5th edition TA6 form, which was developed to incorporate National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) material information guidance. Implementation will begin during October 2025, with user testing commencing in Summer 2025. The existing 4th and 5th edition forms remain valid until the mandatory adoption date (March 2026).