Find out more about the condition of my future property thanks to property diagnostics

After visiting the property attentively once or several times, you are convinced that the property you are committing to purchase fully satisfies you thanks to its general condition. However, certain technical aspects may not be visible. That's why the seller is required by law to provide the buyer with a file of real estate diagnostics.

In total, there are about ten real estate diagnostics, applicable or not to the property, depending on its construction date and/or location, among other factors.

The most common diagnostics in the context of a sale are as follows:

• The Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE): It informs the buyer about the property's energy impact on the environment and future consumptions. It is based on the analysis of the housing in terms of its surface area, orientation, type of windows and heating system used, insulation, etc. The DPE also includes recommendations for improvements to make the housing less energy-consuming.
• The state of the interior electrical installation: This report informs the buyer about the conformity of the electrical installation and any existing risks. It is mandatory for installations over 15 years old.
• The Carrez Law measurement: Mandatory for the sale of private parts in condominiums, it precisely determines the surface area of the housing whose height is over 1.80 m². Balconies, terraces, cellars, and parking are excluded.
• The identification and location of materials and products containing asbestos in private parts (mandatory for buildings whose building permit was issued before 1 July 1997).
• The State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): Offered by our agency, this diagnostic informs the buyer of the risks and pollution to which the housing is exposed (natural, mining, technological, seismic, radon, pollution...)