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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and scope of study
Real estate diagnostics consist in carrying out a technical inspection of a property before it is put up for sale or rent. This inspection is formalized in a Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT) and covers nine criteria: energy performance, risk of exposure to lead, presence of asbestos, condition of gas and electricity installations (if over 15 years old), natural and technological risks natural and technological risks, the possible presence of termites,exposure to airfieldnoise, and other specific obligations under current regulations. These diagnostics have become essential elements of the real estate market, directly influencing property values and buyers' purchasing decisions.
In France, the need for property diagnostics has intensified with successive regulatory reforms. 40% of homes have an energy performance rating of E or below, reinforcing the need for energy audits. From January 2025, an energy audit will be mandatory for any sale of an E-rated home, extending the requirement already in force for F- and G-rated dwellings. In addition, all DPEs carried out before July 2021 will become null and void on January 1, 2025, generating a sharp rise in demand for these diagnoses. These new constraints are part of a regulatory framework designed to improve the energy performance of France's housing stock and encourage energy-saving renovations.
The property diagnostics market is historically robust, with annual growth averaging +5%. However, it is highly dependent on the volume of real estate transactions and changes in legislation. However, the older property market is in crisis, with a spectacular drop in sales: from 1.17 million transactions in 2021 to just 750,000 in 2024 (-36% in three years). This contraction, due to rising interest rates and tighter credit conditions, is automatically reducing the number of mandatory diagnoses. the increase in DPE prices, which rose by +4.8% for apartments and +6.3% for houses in 2024, also reflects market tension. This is due to growing demand, a shortage of diagnosticians and more complex calculation methods.
The sector is structured around several key players: diagnostics companies, equipment suppliers, analysis laboratories (particularly for asbestos) and certification and training bodies. By 2025, Dekra (16.7%) and LCC Qualixpert (21.5%) will dominate the certification market, whileITGA and Eurofins will control 62% of the MPSCA (Matériaux et Produits de Construction Amiante) analysis market. DPE and asbestos diagnosis are the most widespread certifications, with 83% and 84% of certified diagnosticians respectively, while energy audits are less common (29% of experts).
The property diagnostics sector is facing a tight labour market. The number of energy auditors has fallen from 3,575 in April 2024 to 2,995 in March 2025, due to the expiry of provisional attestations and the tightening of certification requirements. This scarcity of qualified experts is leading to longer lead times and higher rates, increasing pressure on practicing diagnosticians. At the same time, the average salary of diagnosticians has risen by 8.7% between 2023 and 2024, due to the increasing complexity of the DPE and heightened demand.
Finally, the sector is subject to external pressures, notably rising energy costs. Changes in diesel and unleaded 95 prices have a direct impact on the activity of diagnosticians, who use their vehicles to travel. The price of diesel has risen from €1.36 in 2013 to a peak of €1.86 in 2022, before falling back to €1.71 in 2024, while unleaded 95 has reached €1.89 in 2022 and remains above €1.80 in 2024. These additional costs are likely to be passed on in the price of diagnostics, weighing on the affordability of these services for homeowners.
Despite these challenges, the property diagnostics market remains buoyed by the boom in energy renovations and the MaPrimeRénov' scheme, which makes it compulsory to carry out DPEs before and after works. Between 2020 and 2023, the number of MaPrimeRénov' files sold soared from 52,000 to 524,000, illustrating the sector's dynamism. However, a decline of -3.8% between 2022 and 2023 suggests a possible stabilization. The future of the market will depend not only on the ability of diagnosticians to absorb demand, but also on public policies in favor of energy renovation.
In this way, real estate diagnostics is establishing itself as a key lever for the energy transition and the regulation of the real estate market. However, pressures on the workforce, volatile energy prices and the contraction of real estate transactions are all challenges that will determine its development in the years to come.
1.2 Global market
Trends in the size of the global property diagnostics market World, ****, in $ billions Source: ****
The global real estate diagnostics market is growing rapidly, increasing in size from **.** billion USD in **** to **.** billion USD in ****. This dynamic is in line with a compound annual growth rate (***) of *.**%, which should take the market to ***.** billion USD by ****. This projection reflects a structural boom in the sector, underpinned by regulatory developments, safety imperatives and the gradual digitization of inspection procedures.
The growth of the real estate diagnostics market is based on several key drivers:
Tightening regulations: More and more countries are imposing strict standards for compliance with building and safety codes. This stimulates demand for regular inspections and energy certification. Increased vigilance on the part of investors and owners: Increasing structural risks linked to natural disasters, construction defects and asbestos are prompting buyers and developers to demand in-depth diagnostics. Growth in the construction sector and real estate transactions: Despite slowdown cycles, new construction and massive real estate investments are encouraging the use of inspection services. Adoption of new technologies: The integration of AI, drones and predictive analytics is revolutionizing real estate diagnostics by improving accuracy, reducing lead times and lowering operational costs.
Despite its ...
1.3 Domestic market
The real estate diagnostics market is based mainly on two segments:
Diagnostics required for the sale of older homes. Energy diagnostics independent of sales, notably DPE.
The aim here is to estimate the sector's sales in **** based on these two segments.
*. Market size for sales of older homes
A full property diagnostic is mandatory for every sale of an older home.
Number of sales in ****: ***,*** older homes sold Average cost of a diagnosis: €*** (***). [***]
Low estimate (***):***,*** x €*** = €*** million
Medium estimate (***):***,*** x €*** = €*** million
High estimate (***):***,*** x €*** = €*** million
*. Market size for non-sales ECDs
All homes must regularly undergo an energy performance diagnosis (***), particularly those classified E, F and G, which are subject to new regulatory obligations from ****.
Total housing stock in France in ****: **.* million. [***] **% of homes rated E or lower (***): around **.* million. Number of DPEs carried out in ****: around * million (***). Average price of DPE: €*** to €***[***]
Low range (***):*,***,*** × €*** = €*** million
Medium range (***):*,***,*** × €*** = €*** million
High range (***):*,***,*** × €*** = €* billion
Final estimate of the real estate diagnostics market France, ****, € million Source: ****
According to the results of a Diagactu survey, real estate diagnostics firms are expected to grow by a median of around *% in ****, indicating an overall positive performance. Some **.*% of firms responding recorded an increase in sales compared ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 How important is property diagnosis to consumers?
Poll: Which of these services offered by real estate experts are among the * most important? France, ****, in Source: ****
Real estate diagnostics, a key player in the real estate sector, is an essential ally for owners and buyers. By offering a reliable estimate of property prices, this service provides much-appreciated transparency, promoting a better understanding of the market. Checking the creditworthiness of buyers, rated at **% in the survey, testifies to the confidence participants place in this essential aspect of real estate diagnostics. In addition, carrying out visits and providing reports, rated at **%, underlines the active role played by real estate diagnostics in bringing transactions to fruition.
These results demonstrate that real estate diagnostics goes beyond mere regulatory compliance, emerging as a strategic partner in the real estate process. Reliable price estimation, with **% of importance, is the cornerstone, providing market players with a solid basis for making informed decisions. In this way, real estate diagnostics can be seen as an added value, making a significant contribution to the efficiency and success of real estate transactions.
2.2 A market driven by energy renovation and the ecological transition
The energy performance diagnosis business is one of the most important in the real estate diagnostics sector, with the *nd highest number of certifications among experts in the field, behind asbestos diagnosis (***). This activity is benefiting from a boost caused by the law of July *, ****, which makes the DPE enforceable and mandatory.
Distribution of homes according to their DPE (***) France, ****, in Source: ****
**% of French homes have a DPE rating of E or below. All homes with a rating below E will have to be withdrawn from the rental market by ****, making the need for an energy diagnosis even more pressing by then.
The government estimates that the total cost of eradicating "thermal flaws" will reach nearly *** billion euros by ****. Consequently, if homeowners wish to continue renting out their properties, and if regulations don't change between now and then, DPEs would have to contribute an average of around ** billion euros a year to the energy renovation market to reach this target. At the same time, DPEs for F- or G-rated homes must be accompanied by an energy audit, which further boosts the business of property diagnostics companies.
Housing maintenance-renovation market France, ****-****, billions of euros Source: ****
The housing maintenance and renovation ...
2.3 The asbestos removal market: one of the main drivers
The asbestos removal business is one of the most important in the real estate diagnostics sector, with the highest number of certifications held by experts in the field (***). This activity still seems to be doing well, with sustained demand, as shown in the graph below.
Estimated market size for the depollution and other waste management services sector France, ****-****, in billions Source: ****
In ****, the market was worth *.** billion euros, and has risen steadily over the years. After a slight drop in ****, probably linked to the economic impacts of the pandemic, the market rebounded in **** to *.** billion, continuing this growth to reach *.** billion in ****.
Although the sales figures presented above correspond to a broader market than asbestos removal alone, they remain relevant for analyzing overall market trends.
Asbestos removal market France, ****-****, in millions of euros Source: ****
The asbestos removal market alone represents €*.* billion in ****.
2.4 Other hazards increasingly decisive for demand
The continuing high risk of termite contamination
Termite diagnosis is one of the * mandatory diagnoses to be included in the Dossier de Diagnostic Technique.
Source: ****
Termites are currently present in ** French départements. The worst-affected regions include the South-West, the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastal departments, those along the Rhône, Garonne and Loire valleys, and Ile-de-France. It is important to note that this map is regularly updated to reflect the current situation[***].
An increasing number of natural hazards are becoming the driving force behind the growth in ERP (***) diagnostics
ERP is also one of the * mandatory diagnoses to be included in the Dossier de Diagnostic Technique when selling a property.
Current and future mapping of natural hazards reveals a number of high-risk zones, which will become more pronounced by **** due to demographic trends and the development of activities. Population movements towards the Atlantic coast and south are set to continue, leading to an increase in risk in these regions[***].
Projections suggest an increase in the number of risks insured in these territories, while some regions experiencing a demographic decline are likely to see stable or declining risks. Industrial transformations, marked by a decline in employment in this sector and outsourcing to ...
2.5 Business threatened by falling sales of new and existing properties
At the start of ****, despite a positive ****, diagnosticians were expressing reservations about the prospect of a prolonged downturn in the real estate market. A survey designed to assess the impact of the real estate situation on their business revealed that **% of their sales depended on DDT sales and rental assignments. The real estate crisis, confirmed by a significant contraction in old housing transactions according to the Notaires de France, is having a direct impact on the diagnostician sector. Some **.*% of diagnosticians have noted a slowdown in new home sales, with **.*% describing it as severe. Similarly, **% have observed a drop in rental starts, although this phenomenon is judged to be less intense.
For **% of diagnosticians, this poor economic climate is reflected in a slowdown in business, with **% describing it as strong. Only *% reported an increase in business. The impact on sales is immediate, with **% reporting a drop since the start of the school year, **% of which is attributed to the poor property market. Smaller companies seem slightly more affected, with **% of solos reporting a drop in sales, compared to **% of companies with more than * employees.
By comparison, at the start of the year, only **% of companies were reporting a fall in sales ...
2.6 Demand cyclicality
Evolution of interest in the "Diagnostic immobilier" search France, April **** - March **** Source: ****
A closer look at the cyclicality of Google search trends for the topic"Diagnostic immobilier" over the past few years highlights distinct seasonal fluctuations and search motives.
During the summer months, specifically July and August, there is a significant drop in searches, reaching its nadir in August. This period is marked by a noticeable reduction in real estate activity and diagnostic projects, due to the summer vacations, resulting in a consequent drop in online searches.
from September onwards, an upward trend emerges, signalling a resumption of post-summer real estate activity. Searches frequently peak inOctober and November, indicating renewed interest and commitment in the field of real estate diagnostics.
Another significant drop is observed in December, coinciding with the end-of-year vacations. Consumers tend to postpone their real estate projects during this festive period, leading to a decline in online searches.
The period from March **** to June **** appears to have been marked by a notable decrease in searches, potentially linked to the initial impact of the COVID-** pandemic on real estate activities. This specific period saw a significant reduction in online engagement in the real estate diagnostics field.
Overall, despite ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Value chain
3.2 A steadily growing business base suffering from a labor shortage
Growth in the number of companies France, **** Source: ****
According to Ideal Conseils data from the Observatoire du Diagnostic Immobilier, *** new structures have emerged since the start of ****. Although these creations have seen a slight drop of *% compared to the same period in ****, the sector maintains significant activity, bringing the total number of companies to *,***. At the same time, since January *, ****, *** deregistrations have been recorded in the real estate diagnostics sector, marking a notable decrease of *% compared to ****. [***]
Workforce trends
The sector's actual workforce stands at **,*** real estate diagnostics professionals.
Thanks to the DPE reform, the property diagnostics sector is experiencing significant growth, recruiting massively to meet growing demand. Despite the fact that **,*** DPEs are carried out every week, an increase of **% is needed to cope with the sector's severe under-capacity, particularly to meet the targets for energy-efficient building renovation.
The main challenge is to double the workforce over the next five years, aiming to integrate **,*** new employees into the property diagnostics field. In addition to recruitment challenges, the retention of industry professionals is becoming crucial, not least due to high turnover. Despite the growing complexity and professionalization of the profession, real estate diagnostics remains relatively unknown and undervalued, creating structuring and ...
3.3 Focus on salaries and employment: a dynamic recruitment sector
The salary of a real estate diagnostician in **** will vary greatly depending on experience, status (***) and level of specialization. At the start of their career, certified diagnosticians earn an average of €*,*** gross per month, or around €*,*** net after tax. This salary rises with experience, reaching €*,*** gross for a diagnostician with over ten years' seniority. However, these amounts remain indicative and may fluctuate depending on the employing company, bonuses and fringe benefits, such as company cars, packed lunches or performance bonuses.
Remuneration trends are underpinned by the transformation of the sector, in particular theenforceability of the DPE, which requires greater precision and extends the time needed to carry out diagnoses. In addition, regulations require longer and more costly training courses leading to certification, reinforcing the added value of experienced diagnosticians. According to a study published by Expectra in August ****, property diagnosticians recorded an average salary increase of +*.*%, illustrating the rise of the profession in the context of energy renovation policies.
Pay differentials between salaried and self-employed professionals
Status plays a decisive role in salary prospects. A salaried diagnostician generally receives a fixed salary plus a variable component, depending on the company's sales or the number of diagnoses carried out. on the other ...
3.4 Measurement-diagnosis equipment suppliers omnipresent in real estate diagnostics
Real estate diagnosticians rely heavily on suppliers to provide them with the tools, equipment and materials they need to carry out accurate diagnoses that comply with regulatory standards.
The equipment used by diagnosticians, such as measuring devices for energy diagnostics, instruments for electrical and gas diagnostics, and devices for acoustic diagnostics, are supplied by specialized partners. These suppliers play a crucial role in the quality of the diagnostics produced.
Property diagnosticians also need reliable sources of information, particularly for risk-related diagnostics (***).
In addition, diagnosticians may work in collaboration with experts in specific fields, such as structural engineers, sanitation specialists or surveyors. These collaborations require solid relationships with specialized service providers.
In a constantly evolving sector where accuracy and regulatory compliance are paramount, the choice of suppliers becomes strategic for real estate diagnosticians.
Source: ****
3.5 Laboratories: trusted partners in a competitive market
Poll: Which laboratory(***) do you use for your real estate diagnostics? France, ****, as % of total Source: ****
According toan analysis of the survey results, the undisputed market leaders in the analysis of Asbestos Materials and Construction Products (***), followed by Lepbi, SGS and Flashlab, all around *%.
The data also show that **% of respondents use several laboratories, and *.*% sometimes choose foreign laboratories because of their advantageous rates, as revealed by this impartial market survey.
Rates and trends: According to ** respondents, the average cost of analyzing samples of Asbestos-Free Building Materials and Products (***), including shipping costs, is €**.** excluding VAT. Price stability over the last three years was underlined by **% of participants, with **% reporting a decrease and **% an increase. With regard to invoicing, **% of those surveyed noted no variation according to the number of diapers analyzed, while **% reported additional pricing from the second diaper onwards.
Return times : The majority of analyses (***).
Laboratory flexibility and proactivity: A high degree of flexibility is observed, with **% of respondents indicating that their laboratory is flexible enough to reduce lead times if necessary. What's more, **% of respondents report that their laboratory starts analyses before they receive the accompanying sample sheet.
Potential problems and laboratory responsiveness: In the event of missing or ...
3.6 Certification/training bodies
The real estate diagnostics sector is based on a strict certification framework, which guarantees the competence of diagnosticians and their compliance with regulatory requirements. a number of players are involved in the certification ecosystem. These include training organizations, which prepare diagnosticians to obtain their qualifications, and certification bodies, accredited by Cofrac, which officially issue the certifications required to practice the profession.
In ****, ** training organizations were accredited to train diagnosticians in various specialties (***), but only ** certification bodies are accredited to assess and certify professionals. This distinction underscores a two-stage process: training is a preparatory phase, while certification officially validates the skills acquired.
The certification market is also marked by increasing concentration, with certain organizations playing a dominant role. This structuring directly influences access to the profession, recognition of qualifications and, by extension, competitive dynamics within the real estate diagnostics sector.
Source: ****
Which certifications are most common among diagnosticians? France, ****, as % of total Source: ****
The graph shows the distribution of certifications issued to real estate diagnosticians by the various certification bodies in France in ****. There is a significant concentration of the market around a few dominant players. lCC Qualixpert stands out as the leading certification body, accounting for **.*% of certifications issued, followed by ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 Offer typology
The French real estate diagnostics market encompasses many different disciplines, practiced or not by the **,*** technicians who often hold several of the certifications described below.
Distribution of professions among real estate diagnostics experts France, ****, as % of total Source: ****
Asbestos diagnosis
Carried out by a certified professional, this diagnosis aims to detect the presence of asbestos in building materials. The results are included in the technical diagnosis file (***), which is sent to the parties concerned.
DPE/Energy audit
Carried out by a certified diagnostician, the DPE assesses the home's energy performance by assigning labels for energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The results are included in the Technical Diagnostic File (***) to inform potential buyers or tenants.
CREP/DRIPP
Diagnosis of the risk of lead poisoning in paint, also known as "lead diagnosis", is a mandatory assessment in France for homes built before January ****. Carried out by a certified professional, the diagnosis aims to detect the presence of lead in paint coatings. The results, included in the technical diagnosis file (***), provide essential information for the safety of occupants, especially young children who may be exposed to lead.
Electricity diagnosis
Electricity diagnosis in France is a mandatory assessment for the sale of a home ...
4.2 Service pricing
The price of property diagnostics in **** will vary according to several factors, including the surface area of the property, the year it was built and the type of diagnostics required. As a result of changing regulations and growing demand linked to environmental requirements, the price of diagnostics has risen significantly in recent years. This increase is mainly due to more costly training for diagnosticians, more complex services, and a greater need for specialized equipment.
What's more, the average cost of a Technical Diagnostic File (***) depends on the type of property: an old house will require more diagnostics than a recent apartment. Price variations are also influenced by local competition between diagnosticians, with prices generally lower in large conurbations where supply is more abundant. The graph below illustrates this variability by detailing average prices for the main property diagnostics in ****, providing a better understanding of current market pricing trends.
Source: ****
4.3 Rising oil prices weigh on the real estate diagnostics market
Average price per quarter for diesel and unleaded ** in France France, ****Q*-****Q*, € Source: ****
Average diesel prices in France from **** to **** will have a direct impact on the property diagnostics market in several ways.
Firstly, diagnosticians use diesel-powered vehicles to carry out their work. The rise in diesel prices from €*.** in **** to a peak of €*.** in ****, before dropping back to €*.** in ****, will significantly increase operating costs. This increase in charges could be passed on to service providers, impacting both property owners and the real estate industry.
Secondly, property diagnostics and energy audits are becoming crucial elements in a context of volatile energy prices. With the price of unleaded ** reaching €*.** in **** and remaining above €*.** in ****, households are increasingly sensitive to the energy performance of real estate. This awareness is boosting demand for energy audits and DPEs, potentially influencing the value of energy-inefficient homes.
Finally, as energy performance regulations tighten and energy prices remain highs, property diagnostics professionals are becoming essential players in a market where energy efficiency is a determining factor in purchasing and rental decisions.
4.4 Digital as an ever-increasing opportunity
Operators often have to invest in hardware, including one or more real estate diagnostics software programs. Although the use of software is not compulsory, it offers several advantages for real estate diagnostics operators, including:
Time-saving Compliance with current regulations Customization of reports
Breakdown of the diagnostics software market in France France, ****, in Source: ****
Liciel is the undisputed leader in the diagnostic software market, with well over **% market share. In contrast, Analysimmo occupies second place with just **%, closely followed by Windiagnsotics at *%. An intriguing observation is that six companies share **% of the market, while Liciel accounts for over half of all diagnosticians in France. Caution is advised, however, as these figures, although derived from an objective study conducted by ernmt-officiel.com, remain an estimated representation of reality.
The application of BIM to real estate diagnostics
In its original language, BIM stands for Building Information Modeling for most people, and Building Information Management for some. The most common literal translation is Modélisation des Informations du Bâtiment, or Building Information Modeling. In the final analysis, it's all about digitally modeling all the information relating to a building, in order to centralize it and manage it throughout the life of the structure, from ...
4.5 Decline in the number of energy auditors among diagnosticians
The decline in the number of energy auditors among diagnosticians is accelerating, putting pressure on the supply of energy diagnostics in France. The main reason for this is the end of some provisional attestations on December **, ****, which has led to a drastic reduction in the number of diagnosticians authorized to carry out energy audits. This situation is particularly worrying, as it has arisen at a time when demand for these services is rising sharply, particularly with the introduction of mandatory energy audits for E-rated single-family homes.
Number of energy auditors France, ****-****, in units Source: ****
According to figures from the directory of certified diagnosticians, the number of energy auditors fell from *,*** on December *, **** to *,*** on January *, ****, a drop of over **% in one month. This decline is mainly linked to the new requirements imposed since July *, ****, which make certification more difficult to obtain. The success rate of candidates for certification extension is particularly low, discouraging many diagnosticians from investing in this qualification.
This trend is likely to intensify over the coming months. At present, *,*** diagnosticians are still operating under the transitional regime, but from May *, ****, only those who have obtained the energy audit extension will be authorized to continue in this business. ...
4.6 An increase in ECD tariffs
The real estate diagnostics market is experiencing an increase in the price of Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique (***), the average rate rose from €***.** in **** to €***.** in ****, an increase of *.**%. For a **-*** m² house, the average price rose to €***.** in **** from €***.** the previous year, an increase of *.**%. This evolution can be explained by several factors.
Average price of DPE France, ****-****, in € Source: ****
Firstly, the increase in prices is directly linked to the supply and demand for certified diagnosticians. The number of ECDs carried out rose by *.*% in one year, reaching *.* million diagnoses between December **** and November ****. At the same time, the number of certified diagnosticians also rose, from **,*** in December **** to **,*** in December ****. Yet this increase in supply is not enough to keep prices down in some regions, due to growing regulatory pressure on industry professionals.
Prices vary widely from region to region, with considerable disparities between départements. In Lot-et-Garonne, the average price of a DPE for an apartment is €***, while in Haute-Vienne it reaches €***. For a house, the differences are similar: €*** in Lot-et-Garonne versus €*** in Doubs. Some regions have particularly high prices, notably Île-de-France, where the cost can reach €*** in Paris, Hauts-de-Seine and Seine-Saint-Denis. There is a negative ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Operator regulations
To be able to operate, an operator must meet a number of requirements, particularly in terms of:
Training (***) Certification (***) Documentary surveillance (***) Certificate of professional liability insurance (***) to meet legal obligations Independence and impartiality Adequate material resources
If the diagnostician fails to comply with regulations when carrying out the diagnosis (***), the buyer has the right to take legal action to claim damages and financial compensation for the loss suffered.
Diagnosticians are also liable to financial penalties, with a fine of €*,*** for uncertified practice, rising to €*,*** in the event of a repeat offence.
Certification and training
The certification process ensures the competence of diagnosticians and their continuous updating. To obtain certification, the diagnostician must pass a theoretical and practical examination, valid for * years. Regular monitoring is carried out by the certification body to ensure that skills are maintained throughout this period. at the end of the *-year period, re-certification is required to enable the diagnostician to continue in business.
The certification criteria, defined by thedecree of December **, ****, cover the fields of electricity, gas, asbestos, lead and termites. However, this decree will be cancelled in September ****. Specifically, thedecree of July **, **** governs DPE certification for diagnosticians carrying out energy performance diagnostics.
5.2 Legislation for the 9 mandatory diagnostics
Below are the standard criteria for the technical inspection of your property.
Asbestos diagnosis
An asbestos report is required to certify the presence or absence of asbestos in a dwelling built before July ****. Mandatory when selling a property, this diagnosis must be included in the technical diagnosis file given to the buyer. If the diagnosis was carried out before April ****, a renewal is required before the sale; however, from April **** onwards, its validity is unlimited. Recommendations and measures may be issued according to the diagnostician's report, including periodic assessment, risk analysis and corrective action[***].
Energy audit
Since April *, ****, energy-hungry homes have been required to undergo an energy audit when they are sold, under French law no. ****-**** of August **, **** against climate disruption. This measure, aimed at single-family homes and buildings belonging to a single owner, offers a detailed statement of energy and environmental performance. Mandatory for homes rated F or G since April ****, the obligation will be extended to class E homes in **** and class D homes in ****. The audit, which is valid for five years, provides additional information to the DPE, including an estimate of performance before work, a heat loss diagram, and renovation proposals[***].
DRIPP/CREP
CREP (***), given to ...
5.3 Focus on ECD
Definition
Created in ****, the Diagnostic de Performance Energétique (***). It informs buyers and tenants of the "green value", recommends improvements and estimates energy costs. Since ****, the DPE has been reformed in ****, and again on July *, ****, moving from simple information to enforceable status. This overhaul, focused on "housing" DPEs, is part of the drive to accelerate energy renovation, playing a key role in informing buyers, providing financial support and meeting regulatory obligations.
The new DPE for ****
Initiated over two years ago, the transformation of the Diagnostic de Performance Energétique (***) took effect on July *, ****. Following the publication of two major decrees in December **** and the announcement by the Ministry of Housing in February, several notable changes have taken place:
A mandatory DPE
The DPE is a mandatory requirement for property transactions in mainland France, barring certain exceptions (***), which groups together all the findings relating to the sale or rental. The DPE is then given to the buyer or tenant, providing crucial information for assessing the property's budget, including theoretical annual energy costs expressed in euros.
Construction sites
New builds are not exempt from this requirement. The DPE remains mandatory when purchasing a property under construction, also known as "DPE neuf" or "DPE ...
5.4 Regulations: what to expect from real estate diagnosticians in 2025
The year **** marks a new stage in the tightening of regulations for real estate diagnosticians. Several measures will transform the legal framework for their activity, with a direct impact on the obligations of professionals and property owners.
Tougher requirements for energy audits
from January *, ****,energy audits will be mandatory for sales of E-rated properties. This extension of the obligation, already in place for F and G classes since ****, will considerably increase demand for audits. as of May *, ****, provisional attestations for energy audits will no longer be valid. Only diagnosticians who have obtained an extension to their energy audit certification will be able to continue this activity. This certification will be reserved for professionals with at least two years' experience in DPE over the last three years. The certification process is becoming stricter, with a new practical examination procedure, which must now be carried out in a real or converted building.
End of validity of old DPEs
All ECDs produced before July *, **** will expire on January *, ****. This concerns diagnoses drawn up between January **** and June ****, which will have to be redone in line with the new standards.
Extension of collective ECD obligations
The obligation to carry out a collective ECD has been ...
6 Positioning the players
6.1 Positioning the players
6.2 The analyst's eye
Context:
In France, **% of homes have an energy performance rating of E or below, reinforcing the need for energy diagnostics and audits. from January *, ****, energy audits will become mandatory for the sale of E-rated homes, significantly increasing demand for these services. In addition, all DPEs carried out before July *, **** will become null and void as of ****, obliging homeowners to redo their diagnostics in line with current standards. This change is part of a broader tightening of regulations aimed at increasing transparency in the real estate market and accelerating energy renovation in the residential sector. Against this backdrop, real estate diagnosticians will have to adapt to stricter certification requirements, while demand for real estate diagnostics, buoyed by these new obligations, is set to rise sharply in the years ahead.
Major trends:
*st trend:A collapse in the volume of existing property transactions: The existing property market is experiencing a sharp contraction, with the number of transactions falling from *.** million in **** to just ***,*** in ****, a drop of **% in three years. This drop can be explained by rising interest rates, tighter credit conditions and declining purchasing power. Fewer sales mean fewer mandatory diagnostics, which directly slows down the activity of real estate diagnosticians.
*nd ...
- Acceo
- Apave
- Securitest France (SGS groupe)
- SGS
- Bureau Veritas BV
- Socotec
- Koalys Diagamter
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the property diagnostics market | France
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