The Telegraph quotes William Marriott on the importance of correctly completing a property information form and the onus placed on sellers
Property information forms, otherwise known as TA6 forms, are designed to give buyers a clear picture of what they’re purchasing and covers everything from infestations to disputes with neighbours, building work, boundaries and environmental risks such as a history of flooding.
When selling property, it is essential that sellers are as truthful and considerate as possible when completing property information forms. This means answering the questions fully and carefully – and, if in any doubt, taking appropriate advice.
William Marriott, Partner in the Private Property team, observes that sometimes sellers choose not to answer enquiries on the property information form.
An evasive answer is generally not a misrepresentation, but it comes with the risk of losing a sale because a buyer chooses not to proceed.
If an issue only comes to light after completion, the key question is whether the seller knew about the problem and failed to declare it. If they did, that could amount to misrepresentation, and the buyer may have a remedy through damages or, in the most extreme cases, rescission, effectively cancelling the contract.
Read the full piece in The Telegraph here.
