In France, as of January 1, 2023, the most energy-intensive using real estate accommodation will be prohibited for rental (except seasonal rentals).
This becoming a big headache for owners of French real estate that has a DPE of F or G.
Interestingly, as noted in this article in LeFigaro, many of the French property owners believe it is the responsibility of the state to pay for the work
that needs to be done, perhaps because subsidies have been availalble in the past.
Make sure that you have an accurate DPE on the French real estate you are considering buying and find out the costs of upgrades before you make an offer.
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