Required unless an exemption applies
Energy Performance Certificate (DPE)
When selling a home
Required unless a statutory exemption applies. Small flats are also covered.
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Planning permission before July 1997
Asbestos
Planning permission issued before 1 July 1997
The asbestos report tells the buyer which materials were identified.
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Built before 1949
Lead paint risk · CREP
Construction before 1949
The assessment looks for lead in the property's surface coatings.
About this assessment : Lead paint assessment (CREP)
Installation over 15 years old
Electrical safety
Installation over 15 years old
A safety assessment is required unless an accepted equivalent is available.
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Installation over 15 years old
Gas
Internal installation over 15 years old
An assessment is required if the property has a qualifying installation, unless an accepted equivalent is available.
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Area designated by an official order
Termites
Property in an area designated by an official order
The requirement depends on the area defined by the prefectural order for your address.
About this assessment : Termites
Address in an affected area
Risk disclosure
Address subject to risk disclosure
Provide it at the first viewing and include it in the documentation.
About this assessment : Risk disclosure statement
Qualifying co-owned property unit
Private floor area · Carrez law
Sale of a qualifying unit in a co-owned building
The floor area must appear in the sale documents. You may measure it yourself or use a professional.
About this measurement : Private floor area · Carrez lawOther documents may be required
Energy audit
An E-, F- or G-rated house or building under single ownership requires an energy audit in addition to the DPE. This does not apply to the sale of an individual flat in a co-owned building.
Understand the energy auditDrainage, noise and other disclosures
Depending on the address and facilities, you may need a drainage inspection, aircraft noise statement, disclosure about dry rot or a home information logbook. Check with your notaire and the relevant authorities.
Read the official guidance