Diagnosis of the energetic performance The Ministry of Labour, Social Cohesion and Housing published on Friday September 15th, 2006 together with the Ministry of Industry, the decree which allows the diagnosis of the energetic performance in properties.     This diagnosis, carried out by the experts of CHASLES EXPERTISE will allow to identify the estimated consumption of energy on properties to sell. The reading of the diagnosis of the energetic performance will be made easier thanks to an estimated cost in euros together with the double label below : >>A label for the consumption of energy (as done for electrodomestic appliances and cars) >>Une éAnother one with the impact of this consumption on the greenhouse effect..             Estimate   This estimation of energy consumption will be established on the basis of a diagnosis carried out according to a method approved by the Ministry or on the basis of the consumption of the last 3 years. Apart from this estimation, the diagnosis will take into account the technical recommendations which will help the owner to select the most appropriate repairs/improvements to make energy savings. Of course, the actual consumption of the property will depend directly on the conditions of use and on the actual temperature of heating. These estimates will not constitute a contractual guarantee but they will allow an objective comparison of the quality of the properties and premises to sell. This diagnosis has been made compulsory when a property is to sell as from November 1rst, 2006. The potential buyer can ask the seller to see the documents on the energetic performance , as soon as the property becomes available on the market. This energy label will also be required for new housings and for houses to rent as from July 1rst 2007. The owners can also ask for such a diagnosis of energetic performance to have a whole expertise of their property and to benefit from advices on evergy savings. .