To sell a property in 2025, you need a number of documents:
1. Administrative documents
- Title deeds to the property
- ID of seller(s)
- Proof of family status (marriage contract, divorce decree, etc.)
- Planning permission and building plans
- Latest tax notices (taxe foncière, taxe d’habitation)
2. Technical Diagnostic File (DDT)
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE), valid for 10 years
- Asbestos diagnosis for houses built before 1997
- Lead diagnosis (CREP) for homes built before 1949
- Natural and technological risks
- Diagnosis of electrical and gas installations
- Pest status
3. Specific documents for co-owned properties
- Co-ownership regulations
- Last three Annual General Meeting minutes
- Co-ownership maintenance booklet
- Statement of current expenses and work
4. Other important documents
- Certificate of building insurance (for houses less than 10 years old)
- Documents relating to the work carried out
- Meter readings (water, electricity, gas)
- Terms of easement
What are the costs associated with property diagnostics in 2025?
In 2025, the costs associated with property diagnostics will vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of property, its location and the specific diagnostics required. Here’s an overview of average costs:
Complete Technical Diagnostic File (DDT)
- For a 65 m² T3 flat: around €344 on average nationwide
- For a 115 m² detached house: around €361 on average nationwide
These prices can vary considerably from one département to another. For example, the average minimum price for a house is €284 in Hérault, while the maximum is €530 in Aveyron.
Costs per specific diagnosis
- Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE): between €100 and €250
- Asbestos diagnosis: between €80 and €140
- Lead diagnosis: between €110 and €220
- Electrical diagnosis: between €70 and €130
- Gas diagnosis: between €100 and €140
- Termite diagnosis: between €70 and €180
- State of Risks and Pollution (ERP): free to €30
- Carrez Law measurement: between €70 and €120
It is important to note that these prices are averages and may vary depending on the region, the complexity of the property and the service provider chosen. For example, prices are generally higher in major cities such as Paris and Lyon.
To optimise costs, we recommend :
- Compare offers from several certified diagnosticians
- Opt for a package that includes all the necessary diagnostics
- Be flexible about appointment dates to benefit from better rates
Finally, it is important to remain vigilant in the face of abnormally low bids, which could indicate a lower quality service or insufficient certification.
What are the penalties for non-compliance with mandatory diagnostics?
The penalties for non-compliance with mandatory diagnostic requirements can be severe and varied. Here is an overview of the main penalties:
🔘 Financial penalties
- A fine of €1,500 for a first offence, rising to €3,000 for a repeat offence, if the owner uses an uncertified diagnostician.
- Administrative fine of up to €3,000 for private individuals and €15,000 for legal entities for failing to display the DPE in advertisements.
- Fines of up to €37,500 imposed by the DGCCRF for incorrect information in reports, particularly the DPE.
🔘 Civil penalties
- Cancellation of the lease or property sale in the event of fraud.
- Rent reduction if the information withheld does not endanger the tenant’s health.
- Payment of damages and interest if the tenant or purchaser suffers prejudice due to the absence or inaccuracy of diagnostics.
🔘 Criminal penalties
- In the most serious cases, a prison sentence of up to 2 years may be imposed.
🔘 Other consequences
- Professional civil liability for estate agents involved in distributing an incorrect DPE.
- Disciplinary sanctions for agencies, up to and including withdrawal of the professional.
- For diagnosticians: withdrawal of certification and prosecution for forgery and use of forgeries in the case of intentional falsification, punishable by 3 years’ imprisonment and a €45,000.
What changes are expected for property diagnostics in 2025?
A number of major changes are expected for property diagnostics in 2025:
1. Mandatory energy audit for E-rated properties
From 1 January 2025, an energy audit will be compulsory for the sale of single-family homes and blocks of flats classified as E in the Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE). This measure extends the obligation that has already been in place for properties rated F and G since 2023.
2. End of validity of old ECDs
All ECDs produced before the reform of 1 July 2021 will become obsolete on 1 January 2025. A new DPE, in line with the conditions in force since July 2021, will be required for all property transactions.
3. New requirements for condominiums
- Condominiums with between 51 and 200 lots must now carry out a collective ECD, which must be renewed every ten years.
- The Pluriannual Work Plan (PPPT) is now required for co-ownerships with fewer than 51 lots.
4. Prohibition on letting G-rated accommodation
From 1 January 2025, homes with an ECD rating of G will no longer be available for rent in mainland France.
5. Changes for diagnosticians
- Provisional energy audit certificates will cease to be issued on 1 May 2025. Diagnosticians will need to have the specific certification extension.
- New arrangements for the practical energy audit examination, which will have to be carried out in an actual or converted building.
6. Other changes
- MaPrimeRénov’ scheme now requires an ECD before any work is carried out.
- Mandatory inclusion of an ECD in new rental contracts for principal residences.
- Plans to require furnished tourist accommodation to have an ECD.
These changes are aimed at improving the energy performance of buildings and combating heat leakage, as part of an ecological transition for France’s housing stock.
➡ Advice: In 2025, the property market is changing with new regulations and opportunities. Tanit Immobilier, your trusted partner in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, will help you prepare your property diagnostics and sell your property. Contact us!
