When selling a property, you may be asked to fill out a TA6 (Property and Information Form) and a TA10 (Fittings and Contents Form). In this article, we will look at what each of these forms are and what information you, as a seller, will need to fill in. Both forms are to be signed and dated by the seller, so you need to make sure that they are correct.
TA6
The TA6 form outlines all the information regarding the property you are selling, aspects such as who owns each boundary, if there have been any disputes or complaints and if there have been any alternations to the property. This allows the buyer and, more importantly, their solicitor to see the information regarding the property and if they need to raise any additional enquiries such as copies of any approved planning permissions.
There is another section which asks if there are any guarantees and/or warranties associated with the property. For example, in the case of roofing or new window guarantees, you should enclose copies of these so the buyer can see them.
There are other questions such as flooding and radon issues. However, the buyer should always rely on their own searches they carry out on the property.
The last section allows you to state if you live in the property or if someone who is not the owner, but over the age of 18, is a resident. This is important as they may need to sign an occupier’s consent in the contract. The form will also ask if there will be vacant possession on completion, which clarifies if the property has tenants or not.
Please be aware, the TA6 is 18 pages long and has 14 sets of questions so we recommend filling out this form as soon as you can, so you do not hold up the transaction.
TA10
The TA10, known as the Fittings and Contents Form, is almost self-explanatory.
The form is to ensure the buyer knows which items will be left at the property and included in the sale, which items are being taken with the seller, and which items can be purchased by the buyer.
The form is split into basic fittings, and then into the rooms which may be in the property. In the kitchen section, you can state if the items are fitted or free-standing and if they are included in the sale or not. You can also put in a price or any comments you may wish to.
There is also an option to state that the item is not in the property if that is the case.
The 8-page form does go into detail, asking about everything from curtains and blinds to light fittings. It may also include any outdoor items such as trees, plants, or shrubs.
Again, this form should be filled out as soon as you know what you will be taking or leaving, as this form will be sent with the contract pack to the buyer, which is one of the first stages of the conveyancing process. Â
Depending on what type of property you are selling, you may also be asked to fill out TA forms such as a TA7 which is for leasehold properties or TA forms in relation to commonhold properties.
If you have any questions regarding how to fill in the TA forms, ask your solicitor who should be able to assist.Â
Author: Peyton Matthews-Hewer, Marlborough Law
DISCLAIMER: This article should not be regarded as constituting legal advice in relation to particular circumstances. It is merely a general comment on the relevant topic. If specific advice is required in connection with any of the matters covered above, please speak to Marlborough Law directly.