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Luxury 4 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254041
Ideally located near the beaches and all amenities in Antibes is this luxuriously renovated 3 storey, 4 bedroom villa set in lush mature gardens with pool. Situated in a secured domain near Cann...
2,500,000 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254040
Luxuriously renovated 3 storey, 5 bedroom Californian style villa set in beautiful gardens with pool, ideally located near all amenities in the Pimeau area of Antibes. Situated in a peaceful area...
2,175,000 EUR
Stunning 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Eze, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254039
Rare opportunity to acquire a stunning 3 bedroom duplex apartment with communal pool, enjoying panoramic sea and mountain views from its ideal location in the immediate vicinity of Monaco and the c...
795,000 EUR
Luxury 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Cap d'Ail, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254038
Absolutely exceptional 3 bedroom luxury apartment with garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its ideal location in the heart of Cap d'Ail. This elegant 148 m2 property occupies the entire uppe...
2,400,000 EUR
Authentic 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Roquebrune Cap Martin, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254037
Ideally located in a peaceful area near the medieval village of Roquebrune Cap Martin, is this charming 5 bedroom house set in nearly half an acre of beautiful lush gardens. Situated just a 10 mi...
1,900,000 EUR
Inviting 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Port Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254036
Lovely 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor of a residence with lift in the heart of Port Grimaud 2. The 46m2 property includes an open plan kitchen area and sitting room opening onto a covere...
399,000 EUR
Waterfront 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Port Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254034
Pretty 2 bedroom apartment on the second and top floor or a residence with sea views, complete with 2 moorings of 15m and 2 parking spaces. The 77m2 property includes: - entrance hall with storag...
1,070,000 EUR
Beachfront 1 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254033
Charming and rare 2 room apartment, situated directly on the beaches of Moure Rouge in a luxury residence, facing south with sea views. The modern 50 m2 property comes with a beautiful 14 m2 terr...
598,000 EUR
Inviting 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Sainte Maxime, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254031
A beautiful apartment with fabulous panoramic views to the sea and hills, offering a rare opportunity for golf enthusiasts in a residence with a swimming pool. The 65m2 property includes: - a spa...
450,000 EUR
3 bedroom Property with Bar/Restaurant  for sale with Income Potential near Navarrenx, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 254027
Income generating opportunity with this versatile character property set in a small, friendly village, currently operating as restaurant business, offering potential to keep the restaurant or trans...
449,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Cordes sur Ciel, Occitanie
Ref 254026
Charming Nineteenth Century white stone property, blending historic charm with modern luxury, set in 5 acres of land in the beautiful Tarn Golden Triangle. Fully renovated in 2012, it features or...
695,000 EUR
Income Producing 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Lessac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 254025
Charming renovated chateau and lodge set in mature grounds,surrounded by tranquil countryside, just a few minutes from the popular town of Confolens on the river Vienne. The current owners have es...
745,000 EUR
Stylish 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Saint Aygulf, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254024
Stylish and beautifully presented 3-bedroom rooftop apartment with exceptional views, within walking distance of beaches and shops. Access to the flat is direct from the lift. The spacious open-...
1,190,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale with lake or river and panoramic views in Veyrier du Lac, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 254021
Delightful 4 bedroom property with pool and superb lake views in Veyrier du Lac, close to the village and school. Set in 1,383 m2 of land the house comes with living space of 242 m2 and with a s...
2,595,000 EUR
Spacious 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254020
Delightful stone villa in an exceptional setting with panoramic views stretching all the way to the sea, ideally located within walking distance of the charming old village of Mougins. Set in a re...
4,950,000 EUR
Spacious 5 bedroom House for sale with sea and panoramic views in Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254019
In the secure residential area of Beauvallon Bartole, Grimaud, a lovely sea view property with swimming pool. In a peaceful and south-facing setting, the spacious 32m2 property is currently under...
4,980,000 EUR
Inviting 4 bedroom House for sale in Valbonne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254018
Beautiful character property set in a lovely 2,528 m2 level plot with swimming pool and fruit trees, ideally located near the village of Valbonne, in a residential and quiet area of detached villas...
1,750,000 EUR
Beautiful 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Valbonne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254017
Rare opportunity with this authentic stone mas, lending itself ideally to an events business or small hotel/guest house, just a few minutes' walk from the village. Ground floor: entrance hall, di...
1,886,400 EUR
Renovated 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254016
Excellent 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Old Antibes, just a stone's throw from the ramparts and the port. This beautiful 43.42 m2 property combines the charm of the old with a high-end cont...
449,000 EUR
Spacious 11 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic and sea views in Mouans Sartoux, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254015
Magnificent family estate combining refinement, privacy, and comfort set in over 3 acres of beautiful grounds. Designed by landscape architect, it boasts a beautifully flat park of approximately 1...
16,960,000 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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