In the complex process of buying, selling, or renting a property, technical inspections are essential and an indispensable step. These technical assessments of an apartment or house are intended to provide potential buyers and sellers\u2014or future tenants and lenders<\/a> a clear picture of a property's condition.<\/p>\n Our real estate agency in Paris's 16th arrondissement<\/a>, our CENTURY 21 offices Auteuil Immobilier<\/a> and Auteuil Seine<\/a> explain the main mandatory inspections that must be conducted during a real estate transaction.<\/p>\n When selling or renting a property, you are required to conduct a technical inspection of your property to avoid any potential hidden defects and, above all, to inform the buyer or tenant about certain aspects of the apartment, house, or parking space they wish to purchase or rent.<\/p>\n To do this, you must contact a certified professional inspector who will conduct a technical inspection of your property. This involves having your home undergo a technical inspection, during which it will be evaluated based on its type and year of construction in accordance with technical standards and the following criteria:<\/p>\n The Energy Performance Assessment<\/a> is a measurement tool that assesses a home\u2019s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions using a rating scale ranging from \u201cA\u201d\u2014highly energy-efficient home\u2014to \u201cG\u201d\u2014energy-inefficient home.<\/p>\n This assessment provides buyers with essential information about the property\u2019s estimated energy costs and carbon footprint.<\/p>\n According to the Climate and Resilience Act<\/a>, you must provide a energy audit<\/a> which is a more comprehensive document than the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) required when selling a property rated F or G; its purpose is to eliminate energy-inefficient buildings by requiring sellers to assess the renovation work needed and the corresponding budget.<\/p>\n With regard to rentals, for housing units with an energy performance label of \u201cG,\u201d if the annual primary energy consumption exceeds 450 kWh\/m\u00b2, they may not be rented out.<\/p>\n Lead was commonly used in paint before it was banned due to its toxic effects, particularly on young children. The Lead Exposure Risk Assessment (CREP)<\/a> is required for homes built before 1949 and is intended to detect the presence of lead in paint.<\/p>\n The validity period of this assessment (if lead is present) is 1 year for a sale, 6 years for a rental, and unlimited if the lead concentration is below the regulatory threshold.<\/p>\n Asbestos is a hazardous material that was used in construction before it was banned due to its carcinogenic effects. The asbestos assessment<\/a> aims to detect the presence of this material in buildings constructed before 1997.<\/p>\n If people are present, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure their safety.<\/p>\n If the assessment is positive, it remains valid for 1 year for a sale and 6 years for a lease; if it is negative, it is valid indefinitely.<\/p>\n Termites can cause significant structural damage to buildings by eating away at the wood. The Diagnosis of termites and other wood-destroying insects<\/a> is mandatory in areas where their presence has been confirmed. It is intended to detect any current or past infestation.<\/p>\n This diagnosis is valid for 6 months and must be renewed if necessary.<\/p>\n The gas inspection<\/a> and the electrical diagnosis<\/a>\u200b assess whether gas and electrical installations comply with current safety standards. Their goal is to prevent household accidents related to these installations.<\/p>\n These inspections are valid for 3 years for a sale and 6 years for a rental.<\/p>\n The Technical Diagnostic Report (DDT)<\/a> includes all the mandatory technical inspections required when a property is put up for sale or rent; this document will be attached to the lease agreement for a rental or to the preliminary sales agreement when a property is sold.<\/p>\n In the case of a sale, the prospective buyer, or in the case of a lease, the prospective tenant, must be informed by the owner (seller or landlord) of the risks to which the property is exposed (natural, mining, technological, seismic, radon, etc.).<\/p>\n The duration of the ERP Assessment<\/a> is 6 months, renewable if necessary.<\/p>\n The Noise Assessment (PEB)<\/a>, as provided for in theArticle L.112-6 of the Urban Planning Code<\/a> For properties located in noise zones around airports, this has been mandatory since June 1, 2020, to assess noise levels in the vicinity of your property.<\/p>\n Since the 1ster<\/sup> January 2023, the Housing Information Booklet (CIL)<\/a> This applies to new housing units for which a building permit or prior declaration was filed on or after that date, as well as to existing housing units where renovation work has a direct impact on their energy performance.<\/p>\n The Carrez Act area<\/a> which is the measure of the\u00a0private area<\/a> of a residence is required information when selling a condominium property<\/a> and will be attached by the notary, along with the DTT, to the preliminary sales agreement.<\/p>\n The Boutin Act pertains to the measurement of living space when renting out your home; this measurement must be attached to the lease agreement for informational purposes. At our CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and Auteuil Seine offices, when you sign a CENTURY 21 Confiance listing agreement or an exclusive listing agreement, we provide the technical inspections at no cost to you, and we take care of verifying their validity before forwarding them to the notary for the signing of the preliminary sales agreement<\/a> and thenotarized deed of sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n Committed to safety standards, we also ensure that when an apartment is put up for sale or rent, it is equipped with a smoke detector to prevent the landlord or seller\u2014who is responsible for this\u2014from being held liable in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n Our team is here to answer any questions you may have about your real estate projects\u2014whether you\u2019re selling, buying, or managing rental properties. Please feel free to contact our two real estate agencies, CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine, by phone at 01 42 15 16 21 or 01 56 07 16 21, or by email: auteuil@century21.fr<\/a> or auteuilseine@century21.fr<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Les diagnostics techniques indispensables lors de l’achat, la vente ou la location.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":2270,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conseils"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nReal Estate Inspection: What Is It?<\/h2>\n
Energy Audit or Energy Performance Assessment (EPA)<\/h2>\n
Lead Exposure Risk Assessment (CREP)<\/h2>\n
Asbestos Inspection<\/h2>\n
Inspection for Termites and Other Wood-Destroying Insects<\/h2>\n
Gas Inspection or Inspection of the Condition of the Indoor Gas System and Electrical Inspection<\/h2>\n
Technical Diagnostic Report (DDT)<\/h2>\n
ERP Assessment (Risk and Pollution Assessment)<\/h2>\n
Noise Assessment (PEB)<\/h2>\n
Housing Information Booklet (CIL)<\/h2>\n
Carrez Law or Boutin Law<\/h2>\n
This inspection report remains valid indefinitely as long as no construction work is performed.<\/p>\nHow can our CENTURY 21 Auteuil and Auteuil Seine offices assist you?<\/h2>\n