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Beautiful 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic view in Fayence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252581
Fabulous fully-renovated Provencal mas in Fayence, close to the prestigious Terre Blanche golf course, with wonderful views over the hilltop villages, combining the authentic charm of Provence wi...
7,200,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Cahuzac sur Vere, Occitanie
Ref 252515
Stunning character property with superb views consisting of an elegant spacious house with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a large barn, salt-water pool, travertine terrace and over 2.5 acres of attached ...
695,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Pons, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252514
Charming 3 bedroom farmhouse together with a 3 bedroom cottage and an array of useful outbuildings situated in magical gardens of over 4 acres including streams, caves and meadows all within cyclin...
498,200 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Limoux, Occitanie
Ref 252501
Attractive and thoughtfully renovated stone property offering income potential and versatile living in a highly desirable location closs to Mirepoix in the Aude. This handsome property provides a...
895,000 EUR
Renovated 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Brantome, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252500
A beautiful stone 17th century stone property, lovingly restored and situated in a small peaceful hamlet of only 3 houses, just 10 minutes drive from the picturesque riverside market town of Brant...
545,900 EUR
Income Producing 11 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Dompierre les Eglises, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252499
Spacious stone property consisting of two beautifully restored stone buildings, providing a luxurious main residence and two substantial guest houses, each with a private swimming pool in an idyl...
579,000 EUR
Beautiful 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic and sea views in Chateauneuf, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252483
Beautiful and stylishly renovated bastide, just a few minutes from the village of Valbonne, offering an exceptional living environment, combining authentic charm with top-of-the-range amenities. ...
3,590,000 EUR
Income Producing 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Chinon, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 252479
A versatile character property in the Loire Valley in a peaceful setting in the countryside, just a short distance from a local town with all amenities and a good choice of market towns nearby alon...
725,000 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Menerbes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252470
This superb and spacious stone residence combines Provencal charm with clean contemporary lines boasting exceptional volumes, an abundance of natural light and vast picture windows that extend the ...
2,450,000 EUR
4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Loches, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 252375
Delightful and tastefully renovated country residence set in 10 acres of land situated at the gates of the handsome historic town of Loches, in the heart of southern Touraine. The house was origi...
985,000 EUR
Character 10 bedroom Farmhouse with Gite for sale with countryside view in Duravel, Occitanie
Ref 252351
Superb stone property with gite and income potential in a lush and secluded setting in the heart of the Lot Valley. The estate spans approximately 600 m2 of living space across two beautifully r...
794,000 EUR
Private 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Montaigu de Quercy, Occitanie
Ref 252277
Set in over 7 hectares of meadows and woodland, a private property overlooking an irrigation lake with 2 houses and a swimming pool. The first is a stone house with 3 bedrooms opening onto a sw...
477,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Leon sur Vezere, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252276
This authentic Perigordian property has been tastefully renovated to create a charming, stylish, and cosy home, set in over 7 acres of land with outbuildings and equestrian facilities. The ground ...
498,750 EUR
8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Vieux Ruffec, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252275
Set in a quiet hamlet,charming and romantic little estate set in 2 acres of land comprising of a large 5 bedroom house with annexe and a 2 bedroom house set around a majestic courtyard with it's ow...
638,300 EUR
7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Gensac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252274
Beautifully presented and tastefully renovated stone property, with views over the surrounding countryside and vineyards, comprising 3 dwellings and a swimming pool. Full of charming features in...
797,900 EUR
Renovated 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Monflanquin, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252267
Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom stone built former barn, set in almost 15 acres of land in a quiet rural setting. Immaculately restored and with a living area of 225m2, features include: double ...
565,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Tournon d'Agenais, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252264
Charming character manoire set in over 2.5 acres of land, located just a few minutes from Tournon d'Agenais in the Lot et Garonne department. Situated at the end of a lane, this stone ensemble ...
558,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Castillonnes, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252249
Fully renovated, this superb ensemble offers gorgeous views and is located just 30 minutes south of Bergerac. The property offers so much space and light with expansive rooms that have high ceili...
617,000 EUR
5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with Income Potential in Uzes, Occitanie
Ref 252171
Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 5 bedroom house with outbuildings nestling in over half an acre of glorious landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located near all amenities in...
1,295,000 EUR
Stunning 4 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Itzac, Occitanie
Ref 252112
A charming character property offering a haven of peace and beauty in the heart of the Tarn, situated between the charming towns of Cordes-sur-Ciel and Castelnau-de-Montmiral. This exceptional e...
1,300,000 EUR
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Buying a Property in France

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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