Back to school! What about property diagnostics for student accommodation?

Every year, the start of the academic year means high demand for accommodation, particularly for student lets.

For owners and landlords, the start of the academic year is an opportunity to let a property while complying with the standards and rules in force, thereby ensuring that a student dwelling is let in full compliance.

To do so, call on professionals to carry out all the mandatory property diagnostics, thereby guaranteeing compliance with the regulations and the tenant’s safety. Moreover, this will also allow you to showcase your property on the market, which is booming at this time of year.

Why property diagnostics are essential for a student let

It is important to remember that having the property diagnostics of your dwelling carried out is not a formality but a legal obligation for letting your property. These steps allow you to let in full transparency, protect yourself from disputes and inform the tenant(s) about the condition of the dwelling.

Note that standards and laws are evolving, in particular the 2021 « Climate and Resilience » law, which strengthens the requirements in terms of energy performance and aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, the entire housing stock is subject to new regulations, both in the field of sales and of property letting.

Furthermore, the results of the diagnostics can have an influence on the rent pricing; indeed, the dwelling’s energy performance affects the property’s value. In any case, it is important to provide these mandatory assessments and to state their validity to future tenants.

Plan ahead now for carrying out the property diagnostics of your student dwelling so as to start the university year with complete peace of mind.

So, what are the mandatory diagnostics?

The mandatory property diagnostics in 2025 for a student let

Whatever the student let (studio or flat), certain property diagnostics are essential:

• EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): giving dwellings a rating, from A to G, according to whether or not they are energy-intensive. Note that energy sieves are progressively being banned from letting,
• Asbestos diagnostic: where the building was constructed before 1997,
• Lead diagnostic / CREP (Lead Exposure Risk Report): for dwellings built before 1949
• Electrical diagnostic and gas: for all installations more than 15 years old,
• risks and pollution statement (ERP): which informs the tenant about the natural, mining or technological risks in the area,
• Loi Boutin : which concerns the precise measurement of the habitable floor area,

At RITMODiag, we offer you the services of our surveyors to attend your dwelling as quickly as possible. Professionalism and transparency are our watchwords!

And what about letting a student room?

You are letting a student room within a dwelling – what about the property diagnostics to provide to the future tenant?

When you offer a student room to let within a dwelling, the same diagnostics apply as for the whole dwelling. Indeed, as mentioned above, property diagnostics are also intended to inform the tenant about the condition of the dwelling and to ensure transparency regarding the information.

So, just as for letting a flat, if you decide to let a student room, you must be careful to provide a complete file as you would for letting a flat.

Property diagnostics and student accommodation: the specific challenges in Caen and Normandy

With nearly 40,000 students in the Caen metropolitan area, letting student accommodation is a significant issue in the rental market. As Caen is one of the main university cities in western France, demand for student accommodation is very high there, particularly in the districts close to the various campuses or right in the city centre.

Moreover, as we have already mentioned, the Normandy region is renowned for its rich historical heritage. Certain diagnostics are therefore of heightened importance for accurately identifying the energy performance of our buildings and homes.

As a Norman owner or landlord, bear in mind that an accurate EPC will enable you to adapt your home as effectively as possible and optimise energy expenditure while preserving your dwelling’s architectural features.

By entrusting your property diagnostics to local professionals who are experts in their field, you ensure that your dwelling complies with the standards in force and will be attractive for a student let.

Need a property diagnostic for your student accommodation in Normandy? Contact RITMODiag now

Are you the owner of a studio or a flat and would you like to let it for the start of the university year? Contact the RITMODiag company now to carry out all the mandatory property diagnostics. Our surveyors work in Caen and throughout Normandy to produce the technical diagnostics file (DDT) and thus enable you to calculate your property’s energy performance and enhance its value on the rental market.

Contact us today to get a free quote and prepare for your property season with complete peace of mind! You can also use the contact form available on our website, and our advisers will get back to you to discuss your needs.