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Stylish 4 bedroom Chalet for sale in Les Gets, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 239312
Charming newly built 4 bedroom ski chalet, which is ideally situated right in the heart of a quiet, well established and preserved area with just a few new chalets. South facing and situated on th...
1,550,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale in Sevrier, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 239234
Bright and spacious new modern 5 bedroom house comprising of 2 separate apartments with garden, enjoying beautiful views of the lake and mountains from its ideal location in Sevrier. Situated in a...
1,780,000 EUR
Refurbished 4 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view in Le Grand Bornand, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 239085
Recommended
Full of authentic character and charm and with a spacious total living area of around 322m2, this stunning ski chalet is ideally situated in a quiet hillside setting in Le Grand Bornand. Totally r...
3,450,000 EUR
9 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Grasse, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 239025
Immaculate 9 bedroom property, with a total spacious living area of 484m2, ideally situated within a dominant position on a south-west facing mature plot of 22,337m2 with mature trees, lush manicur...
4,250,000 EUR
5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 239023
With a total spacious living area of around 227m2, this beautifully refurbished 5 bedroom villa is ideally situated in a quiet setting in Antibes and just a few steps from Garoupe beaches. Featur...
2,950,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sauveterre de Guyenne, Aquitaine
Ref 238951
Situated on the outskirts of Sauveterre de Guyenne, this beautiful 4 bedroom farmhouse, with a large barn and 2 further outbuildings to renovate (subject to the necessary permissions), is set withi...
404,500 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Mougins, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238885
Beautifully presented 5 bedroom villa, with a total spacious living area of 250m2, set within around 3. 5 hectares of beautiful manicured gardens and ideally situated within an exclusive domain bor...
2,950,000 EUR
Historical 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Bournezeau, Pays-de-la-Loire
Ref 238677
Recommended
A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional 8 bedroom 19th century Florentine style French Chateau with chapel, renovated outbuildings with accommodation and huge conservatory offering a great d...
5,830,000 EUR
5 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Cagnes sur Mer, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238673
Recommended
EXCLUSIVE - Work required An ideal family home located close to all amenities and the centre of Cagnes sur Mer. The property retains its original features including wooden floors and a wonderful ch...
1,590,000 EUR
Refurbished 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Cancon, Aquitaine
Ref 238661
Full of character and charm and beautifully refurbished 7 bedroom manor house, situated in a quiet setting surrounded by 4,500m2 of mature parkland, in a lovely village with amenities and just a 10...
480,000 EUR
Inviting 17 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Lauzerte, Midi-Pyrenees
Ref 238630
Spacious and totally refurbished 17 bedroom house, with a vast total living area of 600m2, ideally situated in a quiet setting on the outskirts of the Bastide de Lauzerte and set within a mature pl...
670,000 EUR
Refurbished 9 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Montpon Menesterol, Aquitaine
Ref 238544
Beautifully restored and full of character and charm, this magnificent and luxurious 9 bedroom home has been updated to the highest of standards and has a spacious total living area of 430m2 with b...
774,819 EUR
Character 14 bedroom Manor House for sale in Chalais, Poitou-Charentes
Ref 238542
Recommended
Full of character and charm and beautifully presented 14 bedroom stone built manor house, with a vast total living area of 622m2, ideally situated in a quiet setting in Chalais, within a large plot...
997,500 EUR
Lovingly Maintained 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Fayence, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238535
Bright, spacious and beautifully presented 6 bedroom villa, which is ideally situated in a quiet area yet just 300m from shops in Fayence village. With simply stunning panoramic countryside views,...
1,550,000 EUR
Refurbished 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Montauroux, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238533
Beautifully refurbished 5 bedroom villa, which is ideally situated within one of the most highly desirable residential areas close to Montauroux, with a total living area of 190m2 villa and set wit...
795,000 EUR
Authentic 7 bedroom Chalet for sale in Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 238519
Unique opportunity to acquire a gorgeous 7 bedroom chalet made up of 3 separate apartments with garden, enjoying wonderful mountain views from its location in a peaceful sector of Les Houches. Si...
1,600,000 EUR
Refurbished 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Tournon d'Agenais, Aquitaine
Ref 238514
Full of character and charm and beautifully presented 7 bedroom stone built house, with a total spacious living area of 350m2, ideally situated within a lush and quiet setting at the end of a long ...
572,400 EUR
Luxury Private Hamlet for sale in Nontron, Aquitaine
Ref 238307
Unique investment opportunity with this highly individual property for sale consisting of a private hamlet, fully and beautifully renovated, in the heart of a large estate of almost 200 acres in a ...
3,937,000 EUR
7 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Grasse, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238300
Luxurious 5 bedroom neo-Provencal style villa, plus a 2 bedroom apartment, with a combined total living area of 285m2. Situated within a quiet and intimate estate with just 3 villas, in a dominant...
2,592,000 EUR
Beautiful 6 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cap d'Ail, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 238229
Simply stunning Belle Epoque style 3 storey, 6 bedroom villa with a beautifully presented total living area of 400m2, set within wonderful landscaped gardens of 1,600m2 with an infinity swimming po...
14,500,000 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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