Selling in Cannes: the mandatory property surveys
To sell a property in Cannes, the seller must provide a technical survey file (DDT) annexed to the preliminary contract. Here is the list and the key role of the EPC.
The main surveys
- EPC (energy performance) — mandatory and decisive;
- Carrez law — private surface area in co-ownership;
- Asbestos — for properties built before 1997;
- Lead (CREP) — before 1949;
- Electricity and gas — installations over 15 years old;
- ERP (statement of risks) and, depending on the area, termites.
The EPC, the key survey in 2026
The EPC has become central: it informs on energy consumption and conditions the letting of energy-intensive homes. A good rating adds value to your property and reassures buyers; a poor rating can require works or weigh on the price. It is often the first criterion buyers look at.
Validity and cost
Validity periods vary by survey (for example, the EPC is valid for several years, the statement of risks a few months). Having the file prepared by a certified surveyor is a budget to anticipate before listing.
Selling in Cannes? Let’s start with a valuation and the preparation of your file.
Frequently asked questions
- Which surveys are needed to sell in Cannes?
- EPC, Carrez, asbestos, lead, electricity, gas, ERP and, depending on the area, termites — grouped in the survey file.
- Is the EPC mandatory?
- Yes, and it must even appear in the listing. It is one of the criteria buyers look at most.