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Waterfront 8 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and lake or river views in Doussard, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 253345
Fabulous and spacious waterfront property located in Doussard, just 15 km from the centre of Annecy. Set in a plot of 1,055 m2, this luxury villa offers an idyllic living environment with breathta...
4,200,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Tourrettes sur Loup, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253344
Delightful Provencal house situated just beyond the village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, with splendid views of the sea, mountains and surrounding hills. The 228m2 property has been completely renovat...
1,050,000 EUR
Renovated 8 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Cabris, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253343
Spacious and stylish 8 bedroom villa in Cabris, only 30 kms from Cannes, a charming perched village of the French Riviera with a bucolic, authentic and peaceful environment. The villa is located ...
3,990,000 EUR
Renovated 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Grasse, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253342
Charming Provencal villa, beautifully renovated with authentic materials in a dominant position and benefiting from optimal sunshine thanks to its south west exposure. Set in a generous plot of a...
2,145,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Saint Pey de Castets, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253340
Prestigious domaine with rich history dating back to 1554 and beyond, once serving as a gathering place for the affluent bourgeoisie and nobility involved in commerce. This is a grand project awa...
1,300,000 EUR
Stylish 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253335
Outstanding 5 bedroom villa combining elegance and eco-responsible innovation in a private residential area of Antibes, in a dominant position set in over an acre of landscaped gardens. Between 2...
5,200,000 EUR
Spacious 7 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in La Colle Sur Loup, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253334
Spacious and versatile 7 bedroom property in a great location in a peaceful residential area just a few minutes from the charming village of La Colle-sur-Loup. This 273m2 property offers a rare l...
1,750,000 EUR
Beautiful 10 bedroom Estate for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253333
Fabulous bastide beautifully situated in the Mougins countryside, set on a flat hectare of land, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and lush Mediterranean countryside, embodying the timeless e...
10,400,000 EUR
7 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Gontaud de Nogaret, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253328
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored 7 bedroom historical French Chateau with separate guest house, nestling in four acres of glorious gardens with amazing infinity pool while en...
1,049,725 EUR
Spacious 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Montesquieu des Alberes, Occitanie
Ref 253322
Enjoying panoramic mountain views from its peaceful location in the heart of the picturesque village of Montesquieu-des-Alberes, is this very well presented 4 bedroom villa nestling in over one acr...
850,000 EUR
Authentic 7 bedroom Manor House for sale in Narbonne, Occitanie
Ref 253319
Unique historical 3 storey, 7 bedroom house with garden, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of Narbonne. This 19th Century Bourgeois Mansion was built around 1850 in cut stone and is ...
1,260,000 EUR
Authentic 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Vendome, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 253317
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored 8 bedroom French Chateau with separate 3 storey converted Chapel, all nestling in nearly 5 acres of glorious gardens, pool, woodland and tru...
1,390,000 EUR
6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Ramatuelle, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253316
In excellent condition is this prestigious 4 bedroom house with 2 bedroom annex, nestling in nearly 1 3/4 acres of beautiful mature gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying scenic countryside vi...
5,490,000 EUR
Unique 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Bergerac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253314
Unique opportunity to acquire a splendid 3 bedroom perigourdine country house with pool and garden in Bergerac, enjoying far reaching views across the golf course from its setting in the impressive...
892,500 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Les Portes en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253313
Stunning new modern 4 bedroom house with garden and pool, enjoying countryside views from its ideal location near beaches and all amenities in Les Portes en Re. Situated less than a 5 minute bike ...
1,560,000 EUR
7 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253312
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a unique architect designed 3 storey, 7 bedroom Art Nouveau villa with annex nestling in nearly 3 acres of glorious land with beautiful gardens and pool, ideally l...
1,950,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253311
Exceptional 5 bedroom luxury stone Charentaise house set in a beautiful landscaped garden with pool, ideally located near all amenities in La Rochelle. This superb property combines 250m2 of liv...
2,100,000 EUR
11 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Bergerac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253299
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a 3 bedroom house, 5 independent guest rooms, a 1 bedroom cottage, and a 2 bedroom cottage, all nestling in over 3 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ...
1,420,500 EUR
4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view with Income Potential in La Colle Sur Loup, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253296
Beautifully presented 3 bedroom single storey Californian style villa with separate one bedroom cottage, nestling in glorious mature gardens, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its location ne...
1,340,000 EUR
Wow factor 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253295
Absolutely exceptional 4 bedroom luxury apartment with beautiful mature communal garden and pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in the California area of Cannes. This...
3,590,000 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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