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8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Meyrals, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252325
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Wonderful opportunity to acquire a complex of beautiful houses nestling in over one acre of glorious land with pool and gardens, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from their peaceful lo...
838,500 EUR
Immaculate 7 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Ramatuelle, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252322
Absolutely exceptional 7 bedroom luxury villa with separate apartment and studios, nestling in 3/4 acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from ...
8,000,000 EUR
Income Potential 10 bedroom Estate for sale with countryside view in Mirmande, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 252311
Unique opportunity to acquire a rare and refined 18th Century Bastide with separate house, orangery and outbuildings, all nestling in 7 hectares of glorious land with beautiful gardens and pool, wh...
3,250,000 EUR
2 bedroom Apartment for sale with Income Potential in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252303
Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Cannes, is this stylishly renovated 2 bedroom apartment with separate studio. Situated in the heart of a magnificent, recently restored condomi...
1,150,000 EUR
4 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Veyrier du Lac, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 252298
Rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional 3 storey, 4 bedroom house with apartment set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying breathtaking lake views from its ideal location in ...
3,100,000 EUR
Waterfront 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Villefranche sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252296
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its idyllic frontline location in Villefranche sur Mer, is this absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa with separate apartment, nestling in over half an ...
8,925,000 EUR
6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Biot, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252293
Luxuriously renovated 6 bedroom spacious villa with 2 independent apartments, nestling in over one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool while enjoying far reaching countryside views from ...
3,950,000 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
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Leon sur Vezere, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252276
This authentic Perigordian property has been tastefully renovated to create a charming, stylish, and cosy home, set in over 7 acres of land with outbuildings and equestrian facilities. The ground ...
498,750 EUR
8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Vieux Ruffec, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252275
Set in a quiet hamlet,charming and romantic little estate set in 2 acres of land comprising of a large 5 bedroom house with annexe and a 2 bedroom house set around a majestic courtyard with it's ow...
638,300 EUR
Spacious 7 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Carcassonne, Occitanie
Ref 252272
Lavish 7 bedroom villa combining modern luxury with timeless charm, set on expansive grounds featuring a pool, plenty of storage, a separate apartment and large outbuilding, offering development po...
780,000 EUR
Grand 16 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Fanjeaux, Occitanie
Ref 252271
Outstanding Medieval Chateau, steeped in nearly 800 years of history, set in a beautiful estate of 45 acres. This remarkable estate offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, combining ...
1,980,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Manor House for sale in Prayssac, Occitanie
Ref 252270
Unique opportunity to acquire a wonderful 3 storey, 5 bedroom manor house with separate 2 bedroom cottage, nestling in over 9 acres of glorious land with pool, tennis court and vineyard situated on...
1,320,000 EUR
Character 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Aubeterre sur Dronne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252269
Charming manoire, superbly situated property south of Angouleme in a sought-after location between the Charente and Dordogne rivers, off the main road. Accessed via a beautiful poplar-lined drive...
499,260 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale in Barbezieux Saint Hilaire, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252268
Rare development and income opportunity with this Nineteenth Century property with over 1,800m2 of living space. Ideally situated in the heart of the town, this rare property enjoys a prime loca...
525,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Tournon d'Agenais, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252264
Charming character manoire set in over 2.5 acres of land, located just a few minutes from Tournon d'Agenais in the Lot et Garonne department. Situated at the end of a lane, this stone ensemble ...
558,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom House for sale in Beauvoir sur Niort, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252250
Fabulous Fifteenth Century chateau located between La Rochelle and Niort with magnificent, uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. Situated close to the foret de Chize t and set i...
1,688,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Castillonnes, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 252249
Fully renovated, this superb ensemble offers gorgeous views and is located just 30 minutes south of Bergerac. The property offers so much space and light with expansive rooms that have high ceili...
617,000 EUR
10 bedroom Chalet for sale with Income Potential in Le Bourget du Lac, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 252235
Absolutely charming 3 storey, 10 bedroom house with garden, enjoying scenic mountain views from its ideal location near all amenities in the heart of Bourget du Lac. Close to shops, bus services a...
1,100,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 252233
Nestling in 1.75 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and outbuildings, is this exquisite 6 bedroom luxury house with separate accommodation, enjoying far reaching countryside views from...
2,340,000 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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