Since January 1, the worst thermal strainers (G+ rated accommodations) have been banned for rental.
A measure that will concern new leases, not those in progress.
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analyzes the consequences of this system on the property rental and sale market.
A measure that is both ecological and economical.
Since last Sunday, the worst thermal colanders have been banned for rental in mainland France.
A measure which concerns dwellings classified G + under energy performance diagnosis (DPE), that is to say those which consume more than 450 kilowatt hours per square meter per year.
In 2025, all G housing in mainland France will follow, then F in 2028 and E in 2034.
This rule only applies to new rental leases signed from 2023. Existing tenants will not see their accommodation renovated, unless the owner decides to anticipate these future
homework.
“But the obligation to have done the work will be necessary if the owner plans to renew the lease,” explains Louis du Merle, legal director of the National Agency for Housing Information (Anil).
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analyzes the consequences of this measure on the real estate market.
Are the owners of all G+ homes all going to do energy renovations this year?
No, first of all because some anticipated the new rules.
Then, because the law provides for derogations, in particular if the accommodation is subject to architectural or heritage constraints and the energy renovation work is not compatible with these characteristics.
Another case: if the site involves working on the common areas and the co-ownership has refused.
Then, all the owners of this type of housing do not necessarily have the means to carry out this work.
Changing the windows or the boiler, insulating the walls… can quickly increase the bill.
"Especially since the French are unfamiliar with the aid available to them, such as MaPrimeRénov', the zero-rate eco-loan, aid from communities for energy renovation, etc.", emphasizes Louis du Merle.
In addition, "building companies are overwhelmed and the prices of materials have increased significantly", notes Guillaume Martinaud, president of the Orpi network.
Be that as it may, according to Louis du Merle, “this legislative provision sends a strong signal to all landlords on the need to undertake this work.
And it encourages tenants to be more vigilant with regard to the energy performance of housing.
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Will there be far fewer apartments for rent this year?
In a study dating from last July, the National Observatory for Energy Renovation (ONRE), estimates "that there would be 140,000 very energy-intensive homes (consumption greater than 450kWh/m²) in the private rental stock, 50,000 in the rental stock social housing and 320,000 in owner-occupied housing.
For the moment, the figures suggest a limited impact on the rental market, according to Manuel Domergue, director of studies at the Abbé-Pierre Foundation: "This should concern 35,000 housing units this year, i.e. a quarter of the stock, because a tenant changes apartment on average every 4 years.
Still, some owners will withdraw their property from the market.
“They haven't always anticipated the measure or don't have the means to do the work this year.
They will turn to short-term tourist rentals or put their property up for sale,” predicts Guillaume Martinaud, president of the Orpi network.
Others, more rare, will continue to rent their property, without going through real estate agencies, even if it means putting themselves outside the law, anticipates Manuel Domergue: "They will speculate on the fact that the tenants are not aware of this ban on rental or do not want to make an appeal by seizing the departmental commission for the conciliation of rental disputes or the judge, because they do not intend to stay in the accommodation for long.
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"They will speculate on the fact that the tenants are not aware of this rental ban or do not want to appeal by seizing the departmental commission for the conciliation of rental disputes or the judge, because they do not intend to stay in the accommodation for long. .
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"They will speculate on the fact that the tenants are not aware of this rental ban or do not want to appeal by seizing the departmental commission for the conciliation of rental disputes or the judge, because they do not intend to stay in the accommodation for long. .
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Will there be more type G+ apartments for sale?
Yes and it already is.
In their 2022 report, the notaries of France note a notable increase in the sales volumes of category G housing. These represent 7% of transactions carried out in the third quarter of 2022 against 3% a year earlier.
An observation that Guillaume Martinaud also makes: “Since the middle of 2022, we have had more accommodation of this type in our portfolio.
And since they are 10 to 15% cheaper than other properties in the same area, they appeal to first-time buyers.
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