Guides, regulations and tips on the energy performance certificate (DPE) and renovation.
An EPC's price is unregulated (€100-250) but does not predict its reliability. What the data shows, what actually matters, and 5 checks to choose an assessor.
The EPC label measures winter, not summer. Summer comfort indicator present since 2021, PNACC 3 reform for 2028, at-risk homes, effective works and subsidies: what to check on your certificate.
France's DPE electricity coefficient dropped from 2.3 to 1.9 on 1 January 2026: around 850,000 homes change class with no renovation work. Step-by-step guide to ADEME's free certificate, its legal value, the cases where it changes nothing — and how to simulate your new rating before applying.
52,000 renovation fraud reports in 2025 and a scheme reopened in February 2026: illegal cold-calling, mismatched RGE certification, hidden subcontracting... The 7 signs of a MaPrimeRénov’ scam and the free checks to run before signing.
Reopened on 23 February 2026 with €3.6 billion, mandatory France Rénov' appointment, wall insulation removed from the single-action route, lower grant levels: what changes in 2026 and how to file an error-free application.
AI is transforming the EPC: predictive estimation, error detection, property decision support. What already exists in 2026 — and what remains to be built.
The EPC in French overseas territories follows specific rules adapted to tropical climates. Timeline, calculation method, obligations, and strategies for overseas property owners.
EPC F or G: acquisition discount, renovation obligation before resale, reduced VAT options. Operation balance sheet, taxation and resale valuation for property dealers.
In condominiums, collective and individual EPCs coexist but produce distinct legal effects. Obligations, class divergences and consequences for landlords, sellers and buyers.
