Pre-Sale Efficiency Report - another diagnostic

Before a house may be sold, it is obligatory as of today, 1 November 2006, to have an energy diagnosis (diagnostic de performance énergétique).

The diagnoses - to be carried out by a professional - are in order to identify the estimated consumption of energy of a building on two criteria:

The consumption of energy: usage of electricity in running the house measured by kWh/m2 of primary energy

The impact of this consumption: greenhouse gas emissions measured in Kg of CO2/m2

The efficiency report assesses energy usage and and natural risks along with noting the presence of asbestos and lead. It includes technical recommendations for improving consumption.

More info from the official government advisory site.

Comments

[Maggie]

Hello, We are purchasing a derelict(no windows & only partly roofed) building near Dijon. What do we do about this new 'Efficiency report'??? Is it necessary & if so, who can carry it out? Many thanks, Maggie

[susie]

It will likely not be possible to do one as they need to have recent figures. Don't worry, it's the buyers responsibility to provide this and your Notaire will be able to advise you.