Remote energy diagnosis findings: emphasis on attention, such a diagnosis holds no legal recognition
Revamped and Restructured Article:
Ever since 2021, an Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) has become mandatory when dealing with real estate transactions. Beware though, this assessment can't be performed remotely to ensure accuracy.
Originally penned by Léna Constantin – As featured by Teddy Perez
Introduced back in 2006 and made compulsory 15 years later, the DPE - short for Energy Performance Diagnosis - is a tool that gauges the energy efficiency of dwellings or buildings. It assesses energy consumption and its impact on greenhouse gas emissions[3]. Over the years, some companies have resorted to deceptive practices to capitalize on their expertise in this area.
So, as reported by 20minutes, a hapless couple found themselves ensnared by a remote DPE scam in January of last year[4]. In their haste to validate their dream home purchase on the Morbihan coast, Rodrigue and Louise were taken in by a seller who had failed to carry out a proper DPE. And at the notary's office, this tiny detail didn't go unnoticed...
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It turns out, the energy diagnosis in question was dated five days prior to the transaction[4]. But during that time, the couple had already spent 24 hours in the property. When they reached out to the owner, he claimed it had been done remotely - a practice that he claimed was becoming commonplace[4]. However, as the law stipulates, it's not legal for a DPE to be performed remotely.
"It's a blunder on the part of the notary," commented Juliette Mel, a real estate law specialist at M2j law firm[4]. The 3CL-DPE2021 standard explicitly states that an on-site diagnosis is required. Given that this involves checking insulation, heating, ventilation, and measuring voltage, it's clear that such assessments can't be conducted remotely[4]. If a DPE doesn't comply with the standards or is outright fabricated, the sale can be nullified if the buyers contest it[4]. Indeed, this very situation unfolded for Rodrigue and Louise.
Keywords: DPE, real estate, energy, notary
- The housing industry, in response to regulation changes, has witnessed an increasing need for Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) due to the mandatory requirement since 2021.
- In the realm of real-estate investing, the importance of adhering to DPE standards has been emphasized, as the practice of performing energy diagnoses remotely is illegal and can lead to nullification of sales.
- The finance sector has become increasingly involved in the energy industry, as the costs associated with energy renovation in real estate, such as boosting a DPE from G to E, can reach significantly high figures, often exceeding 1,000 euros per square meter.
