New two-form approach to TA6
Following comprehensive feedback from conveyancing professionals, the Law Society have a new two-form approach to TA6.
By way of background, in 2024 the Law Society introduced the 5th Edition TA6 form to align with new guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT). While their intention was to meet evolving regulatory, legal, and market demands, they acknowledge that they should have engaged with conveyancing members much earlier in this process.
Listening to members: consultation and feedback
The Law Society paused mandatory use of the 5th Edition form for Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) members and initiated a comprehensive consultation, independently led by 2CV Ltd. 1,200 solicitors, licensed conveyancers, estate agents, and sellers participated, offering rich and detailed feedback. The Law Society thanks everyone who contributed — your input has been invaluable.
The consultation revealed the unique challenges conveyancers face, which vary widely depending on geography, career stage, and firm type. While the intention of the 5th Edition was to facilitate the provision of legal advice when sellers wanted to provide material information upfront, many conveyancers felt it did not fully achieve this goal.
New two-form approach
The new approach includes:
- The TA6 6th Edition Form – this will become mandatory for CQS members from March 2026.
- A Material Information (MI) Form (optional)– Conveyancing Quality Scheme members will not be required to use the optional MI Form.
This approach is informed by member feedback and aims to create a more straightforward process for conveyancers and their clients. The forms will:
- Be legally accurate
- Be easier to understand and navigate for both sellers and conveyancers
- Minimise duplication.
Based on member input, The Law Society are also improving sections of the form and providing:
- An extended implementation period to help members adapt to change
- Enhanced explanatory notes and focused training for conveyancers and clients
- User testing to ensure the forms are fit for purpose
- Clearer communication and training on future updates.
You can find out more information about this on The Law Society website and on their FAQ page