| TEST | SALE | RENTAL | VALID FOR | PROPERTY |
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Yes | Yes | 10 Years | The DPE (Energetic Performance Diagnose) certifies the energy efficiency of the property |
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Yes | Yes | Unlimited | This survey is compulsory for any property in shared use to certify the surface area. |
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Yes | Yes in apartment building |
Unlimited if negative | Obligatory asbestos testing for buildings built before 1st July 1997. Unlimited validity except if works are done which could impact on a previous asbestos assessment. |
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Yes | Yes | 1 year for sale 6 years for rent |
Lead testing is obligatory for any property built before 1st January 1949. |
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Yes | Yes / No | 3 years for sale 6 years for rent |
A gas test is obligatory for every house where the installation is aged over 15 years. |
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Yes | Oui / No | 3 years for sale 6 years for rent |
Electricity testing is obligatory for every house where the electrical wiring is aged over 15 years. |
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Yes | No | 6 Months | A termite report is obligatory in any property situated in a ‘risk area’ |
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Yes | Yes | 6 Months | A natural and technological hazard report is obligatory in a ‘risk area’. |
