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Spacious 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Salies de Bearn, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 248729
Charming 4 bedroom house with pool and garden, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its location near Salies de Bearn. This luminous home with its high ceilings is situated just outside th...
369,000 EUR
Stylish 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248728
Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom luxury villa set in glorious landscaped gardens with pool while enjoying panoramic sea views from its secure location near the beach and all amenities in Grimaud. ...
1,790,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale in Lezignan Corbieres, Occitanie
Ref 248726
In excellent condition is this elegant and spacious 4 bedroom Maison de Maitre with courtyards, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Lezignan Corbieres. Situated in a charming ...
570,000 EUR
Wow factor 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248724
Absolutely exceptional modern 5 bedroom luxury villa set in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after lo...
7,900,000 EUR
Renovated 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Beaulieu sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248722
Located right in the heart of Beaulieu sur Mer, this unique 3 bedroom apartment, with a living area of 101m2, is set on the top floor of a charming Belle Epoque building and offers beautiful views ...
1,250,000 EUR
Stunning 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248721
Stunning 4 bedroom luxury villa set in half an acre of gardens with pool, located near all amenities in Antibes. This superb property of 208m2 features an entrance hall opening onto a spacious rec...
4,700,000 EUR
Wow factor 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Saint Tropez, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248719
Absolutely exceptional 4 bedroom apartment with beautiful communal garden and expansive pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location in Saint Tropez. Situated in the mythical ...
10,800,000 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248718
Nestling in over half an acre of beautiful mature gardens with pool is this stylishly renovated 5 bedroom villa enjoying panoramic sea views from its elevated location in Vence. This dominant prop...
3,450,000 EUR
Luxury 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Chateauneuf Grasse, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248717
Luxuriously renovated 4 bedroom Provencal villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, enjoying wonderful countryside views from its peaceful location in one of the most sought after areas ...
1,895,000 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Le Cannet, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248716
Luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its elevated location in Cannes. Situated in the heart of the most residential area of Le Cannet, rig...
5,490,000 EUR
3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Gorbio, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248715
Charming 3 bedroom Provencal style house with apartment and garden, enjoying far reaching countryside and sea views from its ideal location near to the enchanting artistic village of Gorbio. Sout...
730,000 EUR
Authentic 3 bedroom for sale in Peisey Nancroix, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 248710
Full of charm and character is this 3 storey, 3 bedroom house enjoying scenic mountain views from its location near the slopes and all amenities in Peisey Nancroix. The 66.5m2 is composed of a liv...
436,000 EUR
Wow factor 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Vallauris, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248707
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its elevated location in a sought after area of Cannes, is this enchanting 6 bedroom luxury villa nestling in one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool...
14,800,000 EUR
4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view with Income Potential in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248706
Enjoying panoramic views from its ideal location near all amenities in Cannes, is this stunning 4 bedroom Bourgeois style apartment. Situated in a residence listed as one of Cannes' historic monum...
1,150,000 EUR
Renovated 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Fayence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248705
Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom Bastide nestling in over 3 acres of glorious land, located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Fayence. Situated just 5 minutes from the village this old prope...
835,000 EUR
5 bedroom Villa for sale with Income Potential in Nice, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248704
Absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa with separate apartment, nestling in 3/4 acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, ideally located near the beach and all amenit...
3,150,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248702
Stylishly renovated 5 bedroom luxury South facing house with garden and pool, ideally located near all amenities and the golf course in a peaceful area of Mougins. Situated in a closed domaine in...
2,640,000 EUR
Authentic 4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248701
Enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in Cannes, is this authentic 4 bedroom villa set in mature gardens with trees. Situated in the Croix des Gardes sector, this superb prop...
1,775,000 EUR
7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Sore, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 248699
Sumptuously renovated 6 bedroom historical Maison de Maitre with separate one bedroom Landaise, nestling in 2.7 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool and fruit trees, located near all ameni...
995,000 EUR
Spacious 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Californie, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248698
Stylishly renovated 4 bedroom apartment with garage, enjoying panoramic sea views from its location near all amenities in Cannes. Situated on the 5th and penultimate floor of a beautiful residenc...
1,250,000 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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