Boundary map and documents to prepare before letting.
Your property surveys
in Carcassonne.
In the Bastide and across Carcassonne, start with the property address and check the relevant council procedures when preparing to sell or let.
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In Carcassonne
and the surrounding towns and villages.
For a property in Carcassonne,
what to check.
Find the procedures and contacts for your area.
Carcassonne area
Letting in the Bastide? Check the address first.
The city’s published scheme covers the Bastide Saint-Louis and its surrounding districts. Find the property on the map before preparing your application.
Holiday letting, tourist tax and resale.
HOLIDAY LETTING
Airbnb requires separate paperwork.
A letting permit for a main residence does not cover holiday lets. Before listing, ask the council which formalities apply to your furnished property and its intended use.
Council guide for hosts (opens in a new tab)TOURIST TAX · 2026Tourist tax payments have moved to a monthly schedule.
Since 1 October 2026, the council’s portal has indicated that tourist tax is payable monthly. For amounts you have to remit yourself, follow the council’s schedule and rates, which differ from those of Carcassonne Agglo.
Council portal (opens in a new tab)RESALE · NATIONAL RULESSelling a furnished let under the actual-expenses regime? Check your capital gain.
For non-professional landlords taxed under the actual-expenses regime, depreciation previously deducted may increase the taxable capital gain from 15 February 2025. Ask your notaire to calculate the impact before selling.
French tax authority · selling a furnished rental (opens in a new tab)The resale rules apply across France. The tax treatment depends on your circumstances.
Local information,
direct from the authorities.
Official sourcesLocal and national government
Free public advice on planning renovation work and finding potential funding.
Your plans,
the surveys you need.
Selling, letting or renovating? Find out which documents you need and how to get ready.
I’m selling
Prepare your listing and the documents to give the buyer. Check whether any existing reports are still valid.
I’m letting
Find out which surveys you need to let the property and which documents to attach to the tenancy agreement.
I’m renovating
Before you start, check which surveys your proposed renovation requires.
Property surveys in Carcassonne.
Find the report you need, see when it applies and how long it is valid, and get ready for the visit.
Energy Performance Certificate (DPE)
Understand your home’s energy rating
Building-wide DPE
Co-owned properties and blocks of flats
Projected DPE
Planning a renovation
Asbestos
Materials and health
Lead
Older homes
Termites
Timber and structure
Gas
Installations over 15 years old
Electrical safety
Installations over 15 years old
Risk disclosure
Land and surroundings
Carrez floor area
Selling a unit in a co-owned building
Habitable floor area
Lettings · Boutin law
Letting permit
Depends on the municipality
FOR PROFESSIONALSAmiante
Amiante
Occitanie.
Asbestos surveys before works and demolition.
Before building works
Identify the materials the work could affect, based on the detailed work schedule.
Before demolition
Arrange a dedicated survey for the building and area to be demolished. A sale assessment is separate.
Arrange access before the visit
How to prepare for your visit
Which areas we need to see depends on the assessments. We'll confirm what you need to make accessible before the visit.
Rooms in the property
Rooms, accessible cupboards and outbuildings
Open doors, clear passageways and have the keys ready for any locked rooms.
Building services
Consumer unit, meters and boiler
Clear the area around the consumer unit, meters and heating equipment.
Lofts and lower levels
Loft, cellar and garage
Locate hatches and access points. Let us know beforehand if any areas are difficult to reach.
Shared areas
Plant room and communal areas
If the inspection covers these areas, arrange access with the managing agent, caretaker or occupants.
Documents to have ready
Start with what you already have
Gather the documents you have and tell us what's missing.
Previous assessment reports
Gather the complete reports and any update certificates.
This helps us check what exists and what can be reused.
Property plans
Have any floor plans, known measurements and technical documents ready.
These help us understand the layout and features of the property.
Invoices for completed works
Find any records for insulation, windows, heating and hot water.
They help document the equipment and improvements, especially for the DPE.
A professional
you can verify.
Check our certifications and insurance certificate before your appointment.