CPSE.6 updates 2026: How the new requirements could impact commercial property transactions

June 2, 2026

CPSE.6 updates 2026: How the new requirements could impact commercial property transactions

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By Jessica Hayward

Read time: 3 minutes

Commercial property transactions often move at pace, and delays frequently arise when key information is missing or inconsistencies are discovered late in the process.

The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)s were introduced in October 2002 with the aim of providing smoother and quicker commercial property transactions by streamlining and pre-populating common enquiries raised by tenants and purchasers. The answers provide important information about a property and help a tenant or purchaser to understand more about the property.

There are seven standard enquiry forms regularly used in practice which cover a range of standard questions such as title enquiries, capital allowances, tax and planning. CPSE 1 is used on almost all transactions, with CPSE 2 -7 used depending on the particular transaction.

The updated version of CPSE.6, introduced in April 2026, places greater emphasis on transparency, legal compliance, and evidence-based disclosure in transactions involving commercial properties subject to residential tenancies. It is essential for parties to understand these changes in order to avoid disputes, delays and potential liabilities.

Our expert in commercial property, Jessica, discusses the key changes to CPSE.6 and what they could mean for parties involved in commercial property transactions.

What is CPSE.6?

CPSE.6 is used on a purchase of commercial property subject to residential tenancies. It provides information about the tenancies, rents, service charge, and security deposits.

A new version of CPSE.6 has been introduced as of April 2026, placing more responsibility on a seller/landlord to accurately disclose residential tenancy arrangements and key information regarding those tenancies.

The areas of the form which have been heavily amended are in relation to rent and rent review and assured tenancies.

The amendments to the enquiries regarding rent and rent review include:

• Confirmation of the date of the last rent review for each relevant tenancy;
• Confirmation that any rent reviews (where lawfully permitted) have taken place strictly in accordance with the terms of the relevant tenancy;
• Confirmation the statutory procedure has been followed for any rent reviews on or after 1 May 2026 where the relevant tenancy is an assured tenancy; and
• Where any rent reviews are not settled or which are capable of challenge, copies of all notices, correspondence, and evidence of market comparables for the let unit to be provided.

Key changes relating to assured tenancies

The revised CPSE.6 also introduces additional enquiries relating to assured tenancies, including:

• Confirmation that the initial rent did not exceed the stated rent in any written advertisement, or written offer in respect of the tenancy;
• Confirmation that the tenant hasn’t applied to the tribunal to challenge the initial rent payable under the tenancy;
• Confirmation whether the landlord has received any request from the tenant to keep a pet pursuant and if so, the outcome of that request and reasons for any refusal.
• Confirmation that all statutory requirements have been complied with for any tenancy deposit; and

These changes encourage early disclosure and transparency of key information with an emphasis on legal compliance and a requirement to provide evidence.

Why this matters

Incoming purchasers will want reassurance that they are not inheriting unresolved compliance issues or potential disputes. Early disclosure and accurate record-keeping will therefore become increasingly important in reducing transactional risk.

What will be the impact of the changes?

It is intended that this new and improved version will result in greater transparency with proposed purchasers and to reduce unnecessary disputes and claims later down the line. These changes should be welcomed by all parties.

For sellers/landlords, the changes highlight the importance of being proactive and organised before a transaction begins. For purchasers, the enhanced enquiries provide greater visibility of potential risks and compliance concerns.

Ultimately, these changes reinforce the value of obtaining legal advice at the outset of a transaction to ensure the correct information is gathered, reviewed and disclosed appropriately.

If you would like advice on any of the issues discussed above, get in touch with a member of our expert commercial property team using the contact form, or via 02920 829 100 or hello@darwingray.com to see how we can support you and your business.