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Income Producing 7 bedroom Estate for sale with countryside view in La Begude de Mazenc, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 251562
Impressive bastide with 7 bedrooms, with spacious interior and exterior spaces, ideal for income generating projects such as receptions, weddings, seminars or seasonal rentals. It is also perfect f...
1,195,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cognac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251558
Charming and private character property offering versatile accommodation and income opportunities in a lovely riverside setting with south-facing views. Split over two levels, it can be used eith...
404,300 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Monflanquin, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251554
Charming rural property at the end of a long driveway, surrounded by nature in a peaceful setting. There is a large welcoming courtyard that sits in front of the entrance. Its current configurati...
460,000 EUR
Income Producing 10 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Pau, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251461
Superb and spacious maison-de-maitre dating back to the 19th century, with extensive living space of about 530m2 which has been beautifully converted into a spacious 3-bedroom apartment for the own...
554,592 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in La Reole, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251458
Tastefully renovated 19th century Girondine, situated in a quiet hamlet just a stone's throw from La Reole and 5 minutes from the motorway junction. This spacious and attractive property offers g...
430,000 EUR
6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic and countryside views with Income Potential in Navarrenx, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251439
Gorgeous and spacious hilltop hideaway overlooking the Pyrenees, set in over 7 acres. This charming country house in the Bearn is set in nearly three hectares of land with meadows and woodland, w...
650,000 EUR
10 bedroom Estate for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Cotignac, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 251429
Enchanting 20 acre family estate in Entrecasteaux with olive groves, vines and orchards, offering versatile and generous accommodation in a beautiful setting. This desirable character property f...
2,490,000 EUR
Authentic 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cognac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251398
This lovely stone property is set back from the Charente and enjoys great views from inside and out. Gates from the road reveal the drive that leads to the house and integral garage. The front d...
545,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom Chalet for sale in Montriond, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 251361
Spacious, authentic 6 bedroom apartment with garden, enjoying wonderful mountain views from its location near the slopes and all amenities in Montriond. This superb 210m2 property comprises 2 apar...
1,290,000 EUR
Spacious 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Saint Aubin Le Cloud,
Ref 251353
A superb farmhouse with heated swimming pool and independent guest suite located on its own with lovely rural outlook between the villages of Adilly and Saint-Aubin-le -Cloud. The spacious 375m2 ...
465,000 EUR
6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with Income Potential in Torxe, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251352
Situated in a hamlet in the commune of Torxe between Saint Jean d'Angely and Rochefort in the peace and quiet of the countryside with beautiful gardens and 10 x 5m swimming pool, this beautiful hou...
400,000 EUR
Income Producing 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Langon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251351
Four bedroom house with 2 acres of award winning vineyards, situated just a short drive from a quaint village and only five minutes from the lively market town of Langon, with a range of bars, rest...
548,000 EUR
Authentic 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Saint Remy de Provence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 251313
Full of character and charm and beautifully presented, this lovely 3 bedroom old Mas is located at the foot of the Alpilles hills in Saint Remy de Provence municipality. Totally renovated, the p...
950,000 EUR
Income Producing 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Figeac, Occitanie
Ref 251256
Rare lifestyle and income opportunity with this delightful stone property in the Lot, with two stone gites and infinity swimming pool, set in a peaceful, elevated position with lovely views tow...
595,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Lacapelle Marival, Occitanie
Ref 251255
Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of the northern Lot - an attractive traditional stone farmhouse with several large outbuildings and 30 acres of attached land with natural water source. Id...
424,000 EUR
Stylish 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Araujuzon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251205
In excellent condition is this stylishly renovated 4 bedroom stone farmhouse with barns nestling in over one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from...
599,000 EUR
Renovated 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Royan, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251163
Beautifully restored former presbytery dating from 1815, tucked away in private grounds with a heated swimming pool, in the heart of a pretty village with shops and amenities. This magnificent, ful...
1,086,750 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Montaigu de Quercy, Occitanie
Ref 251156
Beautiful stone property, set within a tranquil hamlet which enjoys peace and privacy without sacrificing convenience - just a quick drive from Montaigu-de-Quercy and all its amenities. Set in o...
495,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale in Cahors, Occitanie
Ref 251072
Charming Quercy estate set in 67 acres of land with spacious and versatile accommodation, just 15 minutes north of Cahors, close to the A20 motorway (Paris-Toulouse), in a dominant position with un...
660,000 EUR
8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Saint Sylvestre sur Lot,
Ref 251058
A charming and versatile character property with income potential in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Lot. Set in over 8 acres, the stone farmhouse with converted outbuildings benefits from...
852,000 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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