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Authentic 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Gordes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253901
Charming 3 bedroom stone built farmhouse, ideally located in a peaceful setting, yet just a few minutes from the village of Gordes. Situated on a hill offering breathtaking views of the plain, the...
1,160,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Mouans Sartoux, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253900
In excellent condition is this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom house with separate one bedroom cottage, set in half an acre of glorious mature gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic views of t...
2,800,000 EUR
Authentic 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside and lake or river views in Le Rouret, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253899
Beautifully renovated authentic 18th Century olive mill with apartment and guest house nestling in nearly 2 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with infinity pool, ideally located near all amenit...
1,995,000 EUR
Immaculate 7 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Roquefort les Pins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253898
Absolutely exceptional new luxurious 7 bedroom villa with independent apartment, set in nearly one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from it...
7,700,000 EUR
Immaculate 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Villefranche sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253897
Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom luxury architect designed villa set in nearly half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from it...
12,650,000 EUR
Wow factor 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Villefranche sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253896
Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom luxury Palladian style house nestling in half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after ...
10,500,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Saint Paul de Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253895
Outstanding 5 bedroom new luxury villa nestling in one acre of glorious landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea views from its sought after locatio...
5,975,000 EUR
Stunning 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Tourrettes sur Loup, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253894
Enjoying panoramic sea views from its peaceful setting near Tourrettes sur Loup, is this bright and spacious 4 bedroom stone fronted farmhouse nestling in over half an acre of glorious mature garde...
1,280,000 EUR
Stylish 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Biot, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253892
In excellent condition is this very well presented 5 bedroom villa nestling in half an acre of beautiful mature gardens with pool, ideally located in a prestigious and highly sought after area of B...
1,370,000 EUR
Bright 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Californie, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253891
Unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional 3 bedroom luxury apartment with many communal facilities, enjoying uninterrupted sea views from its sought-after location in the Californie area of Cann...
1,890,000 EUR
Wow factor 14 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Ramatuelle, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253890
Rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent estate nestling in nearly 5 acres of glorious land with beautiful gardens, pools and trees, while enjoying panoramic views from its peaceful location near...
14,840,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in La Londe Les Maures, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253889
Ideally located near the beach, golf course and all amenities in La Londe Les Maures, is this exquisite 4 bedroom luxury villa with mature garden and pool. Nestled within a sought-after private es...
2,240,000 EUR
Authentic 4 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Sainte Maxime, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253888
Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in a peaceful and secure area of Sainte Maxime, is this charming 4 bedroom Provencal villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool. Situated...
1,450,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253887
Unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional 5 bedroom villa nestling in over half an acre of glorious mature gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious...
4,500,000 EUR
Stunning 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Super Cannes, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253886
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in the heart of the Super Cannes area, is this magnificent 6 bedroom villa with separate guest house, nestling in over one acre of beau...
6,800,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale with sea and panoramic views in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253885
Stylishly renovated 5 bedroom luxury Bastide nestling in 2.5 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with fruit trees and expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its location in Mougin...
4,450,000 EUR
Spacious 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Golfe Juan, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253884
Rare opportunity to acquire a stunning 3 bedroom duplex apartment with communal pool, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious locations on the hillside of Golfe-Juan. Set in one of the m...
1,099,000 EUR
4 bedroom Apartment for sale with Income Potential in Montfleury, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253883
Unique opportunity to acquire a luxurious, bright and spacious 4 bedroom apartment with beautiful communal gardens, ideally located near all amenities in Cannes. Situated in the popular area of M...
1,800,000 EUR
Wow factor 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Californie, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253882
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its location in one of the most sought-after areas of Cannes, is this exquisite 6 bedroom luxury villa set in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens ...
19,850,000 EUR
Immaculate 7 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Valbonne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 253881
Nestling in 2 acres of glorious mature gardens with pool, is this stunning new 7 bedroom luxury house enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding hills from its peaceful location near Valbonne. ...
8,990,000 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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