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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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All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.

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Beautiful and income-producing country estate with a row of 5 cottages which have all been renovated to provide charming and rustic accommodation, each with its own separate private outside space a......

1,250,000 EURREF: 247069

Impressive stone property with 3 independent gites, swimming pool and outbuildings, set in over 15 acres of land and within easy reach of Villeneuve sur Lot and approached via an impressive avenu......

840,000 EURREF: 247046

Charming stone property, beautifully renovated, in the historic heart of Sainte Marie de Re. This old farmhouse has been carefully restored, whilst maintaining the unique personality of the whol......

649,000 EURREF: 246874

Authentic, spacious and beautifully presented throughout, this authentic property is ideally situated in a quiet setting between the famous Provencal villages of Gordes and L'Isle sur la Sorgue. T......

4,950,000 EURREF: 246859

Immaculate 5 bedroom stone built property, which is ideally located in a quiet setting midway between Duras and Eymet. The property comprises of a main house, 2 guest cottages, a barn and the old......

593,600 EURREF: 246748

Hugely impressive property, full of light and space offering versatile accommodation and an income stream, with lovely pool area and countryside views. The main house comes with lots of private s......

750,000 EURREF: 246674

Beautiful stone property close to a small hamlet, consisting of a 3-bedroom main house and 2 guest houses as well as a pool, set in over 14 acres of land. Located on the border between the Perigo......

595,000 EURREF: 246670

Full of character and charm and ideal for a B&B or gite (subject to necessary permissions), this superb property is ideally located close to all amenities in Montaigu de Quercy. Features include,......

402,800 EURREF: 246604

Delightful character stone property with over 18 acres of land, complete with tennis court and swimming pool located between Agen and Nerac, Lot et Garonne. The spacious 4 bedroom house comes wit......

650,000 EURREF: 246400

Bright, spacious and beautifully presented, this charming 1900's farmhouse has been recently superbly renovated using quality materials. With a superb living area of 335m2, with 402m2 of usable s......

1,575,000 EURREF: 246379

Lovely rural property with a main house, 3 gites, outbuildings, swimming pool and even its own truffle farm, set in almost 5 acres of land. The main house has been completely renovated and has un......

678,400 EURREF: 246270

Full of character and charm and beautifully presented, this superb 5 bedroom home, which was built in 1780, has a spacious living area of 271m2 and is situated in the centre of a small rural villag......

682,500 EURREF: 246264

Excellent income and lifestyle opportunity with this enchanting group of three stone houses, set in half a hectare of land in a rural setting in between Ardeche and Gard, on the edge of the forest......

540,000 EURREF: 246237

Exciting opportunity to develop this character farmhouse with outbuildings in an enchanting setting with almost 3 acres of land in a rural setting yet close to Barbezieux Saint Hilaire. This 6 bed......

371,000 EURREF: 246105

An exciting opportunity to take on a working vineyard producing quality organic wine, plus a large grand and spacious 9 bedroom stone built property, all of which is set in a quiet setting close to......

2,743,000 EURREF: 245960

A great opportunity to purchase a turnkey business with scope to increase turnover with this delightful rural property that comprises two homes and 2 fishing lakes, all set within 10 acres of beaut......

404,255 EURREF: 245917

Great potential for this village farmhouse, which is ideally situated at the foot of the Grands Montets ski area. This farmhouse, which has retained its authenticity, is made up of 2 apartments a......

1,050,000 EURREF: 245895

Beautifully and tastefully renovated 3 storey, 8 bedroom historical South facing property with pool and garden, enjoying uninterrupted countryside views from its location near all amenities in Ille......

535,000 EURREF: 245804

Income Potential 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Valence, Rhone-Alpes

Attractive stone farmhouse, gite and outbuildings in a pretty situation in the Drome Valley, 20 minutes from Valence and 30 minutes from the TGV station, set in almost 3 acres of land with lovely c......

640,000 EURREF: 245707

Income Producing 9 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Luc en Diois, Rhone-Alpes

Spacious 9 bedroom property featuring a main residence, 4 gites and a pool set in 5 acres of land in peaceful setting, between Die and the Hautes Alpes. This charming property currently provides ......

795,000 EURREF: 245375

Character 8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Fayence, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Authentic 8 bedroom country house, with a spacious living area of around 365m2, wet within around 1 hectare of land, situated in a quiet setting yet just 2km from the town centre of Fayence. This......

1,470,000 EURREF: 245320

Income Producing 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Rieux Volvestre, Midi-Pyrenees

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