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Beautiful 8 bedroom Mill  For Sale by Auction, near Bordeaux with Countryside Views.
Ref 253355
Recommended
For sale by auction, a spacious and beautifully restored mill with classic charm and contemporary comfort in a village setting yet close to Bordeaux. Originally Listed at EUR 2,500,000 Presale E...
1,000,000 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
6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Lalinde, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253168
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful authentic 5 bedroom Manor House with one bedroom annex and outbuildings, nestling in over 60 acres of glorious land with a lake, equestrian facilities, ...
1,958,000 EUR
Income Potential 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Camon, Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 253030
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
890,000 EUR
Income Potential 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Camon, Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 252881
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house, two separate apartments, and a...
800,000 EUR
Income Potential 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Camon, Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 252878
Nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with expansive pool, gardens, equestrian facilities and riverbank, is this beautiful country house comprising of a main house and two separate apartments, en...
890,000 EUR
6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Anjou, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 252865
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a historical Chateau with two modern guest lodges and outbuildings, all nestling in over 10 acres of glorious land with gardens, terracing and small river, enjoying...
850,000 EUR
14 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Lauzun, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252570
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a majestic 4 storey Chateau with guest house, and cottage, nestling in 8 hectares of glorious land with gardens, two pools, a tennis court, lake and stables, all en...
1,999,900 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Pons, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252514
Charming 3 bedroom farmhouse together with a 3 bedroom cottage and an array of useful outbuildings situated in magical gardens of over 4 acres including streams, caves and meadows all within cyclin...
498,200 EUR
13 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Rieupeyroux, Occitanie
Ref 252504
Character stone property with gites set in unspoiled countryside, blending rustic charm with luxurious modern living set in 3 acres of land. In a lovely tranquil setting, the main house features...
649,950 EUR
Historical 24 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Labege, Occitanie
Ref 252493
Exceptional Renaissance-style chateau built between the 15th and 17th centuries, set in an estate of over 220 acres. Listed as a Historic Monument, the property comes with a classified chapel on ...
2,999,000 EUR
Income Producing 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Chinon, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 252479
A versatile character property in the Loire Valley in a peaceful setting in the countryside, just a short distance from a local town with all amenities and a good choice of market towns nearby alon...
725,000 EUR
5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view with Income Potential in Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252436
Unique opportunity to acquire a magnificent estate nestling in 7 hectares of land with a stunning lake ideally located near Libourne. This magical property offers multiple project opportunities i...
3,344,000 EUR
6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Pageas, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252395
Recommended
Fantastic opportunity to acquire an enchanting Equestrian estate of properties with pool and outbuildings, surrounded by over 46 acres of glorious land with lakes, enjoying far reaching countryside...
975,200 EUR
Luxury 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252363
Perfectly maintained Eighteenth Century chateau ideally situated between Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse airports. The spacious property comes with about 700 m2 of living space and sits in ground...
2,490,000 EUR
Private 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Montaigu de Quercy, Occitanie
Ref 252277
Set in over 7 hectares of meadows and woodland, a private property overlooking an irrigation lake with 2 houses and a swimming pool. The first is a stone house with 3 bedrooms opening onto a sw...
477,000 EUR
5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Champs Romain, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252273
Delightful character property situated in an elevated position with stunning views over its estate of 14 acres with lakes and meadows. Entry via a set of iron gates into a gravelled courtyard and...
620,000 EUR
8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Le Bugue, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252148
Beautiful 8 bedroom historical Chartreuse nestling in 20 acres of glorious land with gardens and pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Le Bugue. Set ...
1,195,000 EUR
10 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Agen, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252010
Wonderful opportunity to acquire 3 beautifully restored properties nestling in 45.5 acres of glorious land with a lake, lush mature gardens and an expansive pool, while enjoying uninterrupted count...
1,595,000 EUR
Income Producing 4 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Arnac La Poste, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251997
Charming and tastefully restored historic manor house, close to the village of Arnac la Poste, and just 11 km from La Souterraine, recently run as a successful bed and breakfast business and also a...
498,750 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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