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Bought a House With Undisclosed Problems? Your Options

Misrepresentation in the property forms can be claimed.

Bought a House With Undisclosed Problems? Your Options Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Buying · Disputes

Undisclosed problems

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In short: Sellers in England aren't generally obliged to volunteer every defect ("buyer beware"), but they must answer the Property Information Form (TA6) and solicitors' enquiries truthfully. If an answer was false or misleading, for example about disputes, flooding, or Japanese knotweed, you may have a claim for misrepresentation. If your surveyor missed an obvious defect, you may have a negligence claim against them. Gather evidence, keep the forms and survey, get repair quotes, and take legal advice promptly, as time limits apply.

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Can I sue the seller?

Possibly, for misrepresentation.

What if the survey missed it?

You may claim against the surveyor.

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