Selling a house

[Mr Coeur de Lion]

Just had an immobilier round and she said something about tests to the property. Something about insulation and asbestos (which I already know about).

What are these tests and what do I need to do if my house fails them?

[Chancer]

It is not a question of passing or failing these tests, and bye the way you will have to include an electrical conformity inspection.

You need do nothing but if there is something (say for example the presence of asbestos on the ceiling of a childs bedroom) that is causing buyers to walk away or to justify a ridiculous low offer (perhaps more a Brit thing?) then it may be in your interests to remedy the situation or remise au normes.

[mint]

Richard, look here:

http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1556899/ShowPost.aspx

[Mr Coeur de Lion]

Thanks.

All asbestos was removed when we moved in, so that's not a problem.

I think my problems are going to be the fact my windows are not double glazed and the upstairs wiring is old.

[woolybanana]

That comes with age dear!

However, it is usually a point which can be used to get you to lower your price so you could get a devis to put the problems right and be ready to shift the price by that amount.

[pachapapa]

[quote user="Mr Coeur de Lion"]Thanks. All asbestos was removed when we moved in, so that's not a problem. I think my problems are going to be the fact my windows are not double glazed and the upstairs wiring is old.[/quote]

Although the electrical diagnostic is the vendors responsibility; the onus for the rectification in the event of an electrical anomaly is not placed specifically on the vendor or purchaser. The perceived wisdom amongst the english real estate transactors that no remedial measures are required is fallacious. An erstwhile "caveat emptor" candidate without a penchant for due dilligence could find themselves slipping into a full Consuel NF C 15-100 trap.

[mint]

PM, Richard

[Mr Coeur de Lion]

Thanks sweet.

Gosh this is scary stuff. Already going to take a big hit with the asking price without these extra burdens.

Oh well, these were the choices the wife and I made, I just have to live with them.

[mint]

Not only that, Richard, in say 5 or 10 years' time, the extra 10 or 20 thousand euros won't make a huge difference to your life.

This is what I myself have now decided:  that if I find a house we like in an area we like, then we will go all out for it and, if needs be, sell the present house quickly with a price cut large enough to tempt somebody.