New rules for Diagnostic Performance Energetique reports

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New rules for Diagnostic Performance Energetique reports

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Thanks to Ringlefield for prompting me to look into this :

From 1st Jan 2011 all ads for property sales and rentals must quote the results of the Diagnostic Performance Energetique (DPE) report. It has been a required component of leases and sales contracts for the last few years, but has not been 100% observed.

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The implications have not been fully considered. Online creation of a free le bon coin ad today (valid 60 days) does not require a DPE.

Similarly, what about the numerous local "free classified" in newspapers and websites ?

Agents are probably well advanced in obtaining these certs for properties currently on their books, but there is much discussion of how it might change the already weak market.

Suggestions from various sources are :

  • Will make newer properties more favourable
  • Will make smaller properties more favourable
  • Will make renewable energy systems more attractive
  • Rental of poorly insulated properties will be more difficult
  • Encourage landlords and owners to invest in insulation (0% finance also available)
  • Will limit sales to motivated and serious vendors who will spend money to get the DPE before advertising
  • Less incentive to advertise at an inflated price "just in case"
A cynic would say that it will damage an already weak housing market whilst the main beneficiary will be the experts who provide the certs !


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Post by Marguerite & Steve »

We have just had one done on our house we have just sold, the Notaire had it done and a report back within 2 days.. :shock: we even have the CDV signed, and 7 day notice is out, and the viewing was last Thursday...how quick is that, Notaire will have it completed by the end of the year...and our buyer lives in Australia.. :shock:
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Marguerite & Steve wrote:...and our buyer lives in Australia.. :shock:
So he doesn't know it snows here ?

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