Did you know that as a French property buyer you are entitled to comprehensive list of diagnostic reports?
Make sure your French notary gets the seller to give to you these reports.
The diagnostic reports are done by a specialist and the reports you receive depend on the type of French real estate you are buying and where it is located.
This article is written in 2018 and one of the items currently not studied in the diagnostic reports is the condition of the plumbing in terms of functionality in a single family dwelling.
You will currently find out in the reports if there is the presence of lead in the pipes but not if there is a problem in the system or if it has a tendency to block up.
If you need to hire a plumber the work can be expensive.
Even if you are buying an apartment you would want to know the condition of the plumbing inside the apartment.
The solution is to hire a professional plumber to check the condition of the system and to get the plumber to put their analysis and / or estimate for repairs in writing so you have a record.
If there are problems with the plumbing system on your single family home address this as part of your price negotiation.
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