What is a TA10 Form?

If you’re selling your home, your solicitor will eventually hand you a stack of paperwork (lucky you!). Tucked inside that stack will be something called a TA10 form. At first glance, it might just look like another boring tick-box exercise, but it’s actually one of the most important forms you’ll complete before a sale goes through.

So what is a TA10 form, and why does it matter? In short, it’s one of a group of property transaction forms. It tells the buyer exactly what’ll be included with the property when they move in. It covers everything from carpets and curtain poles to kitchen appliances and garden furniture. Once contracts are exchanged, the TA10 form becomes legally binding, so this is definitely a bit more than a simple wishlist.

For buyers, it gives clarity. For sellers, it helps avoid disputes. And for everyone involved, it smooths the legal process and reduces the chances of last-minute hiccups. In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly what the TA10 form includes, why it’s used and what to look out for when filling it in.

Why is a TA10 form important?

Most of the time, people get through property sales without drama. But when disputes do arise, they often start with assumptions. A buyer expected the curtains to stay. A seller packed up the fridge freezer. Nobody wrote it down.

That is where the TA10 form comes in. It turns expectations into agreements. Because a TA10’s legally binding, if a seller removes something they said they’d leave, then they could be in breach of contract.

For buyers, the form provides clarity. They know what they are getting and can budget accordingly. For sellers, it prevents last-minute arguments and protects against legal claims. It also shows you’re organised and ready to move, which can reassure buyers and keep the sale moving.

If your form is vague or incorrect, your solicitor will probably ask you to fix it before they move forward. That means delays. In a slow market, delays can cost you money, but they can also cost you bargaining power. In a fast market, delays could cost you the sale.

What does the TA10 form include?

The TA10 form is set out by the Law Society and is usually one of the first things your conveyancer sends you to complete. It asks you to tick off a list of items across different areas of the home, showing what is:

• staying with the property
• being taken with you
• not applicable to your home

There’s also space to list any items you want to offer for sale separately, with a suggested price.

Here is a breakdown of the main sections you’ll be asked about.

1. Basic fittings, including things like the boiler, radiators, insulation, window shutters, light switches, sockets, burglar alarm and doorbell.

2. Kitchen appliances such as the oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. You’ll be asked to confirm if each item is freestanding or built in.

3. Bathroom items like taps, baths, showers, shower curtains, toilet roll holders, towel rails and fitted mirrors.

4. Carpets. Each room is listed individually so you can specify what stays and what goes.

5. Curtains and blinds, as well as curtain rails, poles and pelmets.

6. Light fittings, and which light fittings will be staying and in which rooms. If you’re removing any fittings, the form assumes you will leave a working bulb, holder and ceiling rose in a safe condition.

7. You’ll need to declare any fitted cupboards, shelves or wardrobes that are being left or removed.

8. Outdoor items, including anything in the garden like outdoor furniture, barbecues, water butts, clothes lines and heaters. You’ll also be asked about any plants or trees you intend to remove.

9. You’ll be asked about anything TV and phone related, like aerials, satellite dishes and phone receivers.

10. If you have any fuel, such as a stock of oil, wood or LPG, it should be listed here.

11. This is the ‘other items’ section, a catch-all place where you can declare anything not covered elsewhere.

The form makes it easy to show what is included and avoid last-minute surprises. It also creates a record that can protect both buyer and seller if there’s a disagreement later.

Common mistakes to avoid with a TA10 form

Even though the TA10 form looks straightforward, it’s easy to slip up. We’ve rounded up some of the most common mistakes sellers make, so you can steer clear:

Leaving sections blank

If you don’t tick anything, the buyer doesn’t know what to expect. If you write ‘TBC’, your solicitor may send it back. Go through each section carefully and make sure every item is either ticked, or marked as not applicable.

Listing something as included when it’s not

This happens a lot with kitchen appliances. Sellers sometimes tick ‘included’ and then take the washing machine with them. If you mark something as staying, it needs to stay.

Not mentioning items for separate sale

If you want to sell the garden furniture or the cooker, say so clearly. Use the ‘other items’ section to include anything else, and list a price if relevant. Buyers are more likely to agree if you’re transparent from the start.

Removing items after exchange

Once you exchange contracts, the contents you agreed to leave must stay. If you change your mind and remove items, the buyer can take legal action against you.

Not checking fitted vs freestanding

Make sure you understand the difference. Built-in appliances are usually assumed to be included unless stated otherwise. Freestanding ones aren’t. If you’re unsure, check with your solicitor.

Getting the form right can make the whole process smoother. And once it’s done, you won’t need to think about it again.

What if the buyer pulls out after you’ve completed the TA10?

Unfortunately, even when you’ve filled in the TA10 form honestly and promptly, sales can still fall through. Chains collapse. Buyers change their minds. Surveys reveal problems. And all that time and effort can feel wasted.

Worse still, if you’re in a hurry to move house or have already committed to buying your next home, delays can cause a ton of stress.

That is where a cash house buyer like Sell House Fast can step in. We’re not part of a chain, so your sale can’t fall through. You don’t need to redo paperwork or wait for buyer decisions. And we won’t back out at the last minute because of survey findings or second thoughts.

If you’ve already completed a TA10 form, that’s great as it means we can move even faster. But if you’ve not filled it in yet or are unsure about some sections, don’t worry. Our team can help you through it and get your sale completed quickly.

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