Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Completion and Undertakings Form (TA13)?

• A. To set out the undertakings by the seller's lawyer
• B. To record the title deeds
• C. To arrange insurance
• D. To calculate stamp duty

Answer: (A)

At completion, the seller’s solicitor commits to a set of undertakings—promises about what will be done or provided. The Completion and Undertakings Form (TA13) is the standard document used to record those exact undertakings. It creates a clear, enforceable checklist of actions the seller agrees to take by or at completion, such as delivering the title documents and transfer, ensuring any required payments or receipts are provided, and dealing with any outstanding matters that could affect the transfer.

This form isn’t about recording title deeds themselves, arranging insurance, or calculating stamp duty. Those tasks are handled separately: title deeds are part of the documents to be delivered, insurance is arranged as part of the purchase process by the appropriate party, and stamp duty is calculated by the purchaser’s side (often with HMRC guidance).