Fittings & Contents Form (TA10)
The TA10 'Fittings & Contents' form is intended to clearly itemise what is included in the sale of any property. It is completed by the seller and handed to the buyer during the sales process. The form is broken down on a room by room basis, and includes items significant items such as fridges or cookers, or minor items such as shower curtains if relevant. An exhaustive form should also cover items in any outdoor areas, such as greenhouses, sheds, trees and washing lines.
Where & When To Use A TA10[edit]
The Property Information Form should be completed with as much detail as possible; presenting original invoices and guarantees where possible including but not limited to boiler maintenance checks, FENSA/NHBC certificates, planning permission, building control, electrical checks. By providing as much information as you have about your home will in turn speed up the conveyancing process, as additional enquiries will be raised by the buyer's solicitor flagging up any missing details. It is often the case that the conveyancing transactions that take the longest are those where the seller failed to provide information about their property.
Legal Basis[edit]
The Fittings & Content Form is one of three standard Law Society protocol forms a seller completes; the others are Property Information Form (TA6) & Leasehold Information Form (TA70 (applies only to leasehold and share of freehold properties).
Although it is not compulsory for a seller to complete, it ‘oils the cogs’ of the conveyancing process because it presents, in a logical format, facts and documents which may be relied upon by the buyer. Much like when you buy a car you want to see the car's full service history and invoices for works done, when you buy a home you would want to see all the invoices and guarantees for any work completed or equipment being sold with the property.
See Also In Chimni[edit]
Chimni Wiki TA Forms Overview
Chimni Wiki Property Information Form (TA6)
Chimni Wiki Sales Documentation
Chimni Wiki Types of Property Ownership
Other Interesting Web Sites[edit]
Law Society - 'Conveyancing Explained' [www.lawsociety.org.uk]
Law Society - 'The TA10 Form Explained' [www.lawsociety.org.uk]
TA10 Forms Explained [www.samconveyancing.co.uk]
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