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High Specification 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Praz sur Arly, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 214827
Beautifully presented 2 bedroom apartment with a total living area of 82m2, ideally situated on the ski slopes of Praz-sur-Arly, just a 5 minute drive from the charming village of Megeve. This ex...
794,400 EUR
Exclusive 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Praz sur Arly, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 214826
Beautifully presented 3 bedroom apartment with a total living area of 98m2, ideally situated on the ski slopes of Praz-sur-Arly, just a 5 minute drive from the charming village of Megeve. This exc...
1,002,000 EUR
3 bedroom Duplex for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 208698
Brand new luxury duplex apartment in Megeve, just a 3 minute walk from the village main square and the Chamois ski lifts, with superb mountain and village views. This 139m2 brand new apartment com...
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3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 208695
Comfortable luxury apartment in Megeve, just a 3 minute walk from the village main square and the Chamois ski lifts, with superb mountain and village views. This 132m2 brand new apartment comes w...
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4 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 208648
Great opportunity to purchase a spacious 4 bedroom apartment located just a 3 minute walk from the village main square and the Chamois ski lifts. This magnificent newly built penthouse apartment h...
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6 bedroom Hotel for sale in Samoens, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 207790
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Charming 6 bedroom Belle Epoque Villa in the centre of Samoens, currently run as a Boutique Hotel, but equally, could be a spacious and very well-appointed private home. Set in a charming private...
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1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 206752
New development of 34 properties in an excellent location at the foot of the St Gervais Mont-Blanc gondola with all the benefits of a village location with the bonus of a peaceful location. This ...
320,500 EUR
7 bedroom Chalet for sale in Combloux, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 203157
The ultimate in luxury chalet living in this fabulous 7 bedroom property in the Princesse area close to Les Aiguilles de Warrens and with super valley views. This spacious property comes with a h...
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6 bedroom Chalet for sale in Rochebrune, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 197487
Spacious and beautifully presented ski-in/ski/out 6 bedroom ski chalet, located in a superb and protected area in Rochebrune, with lovely mountain views, situated just 15 minutes from the village. ...
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6 bedroom Chalet for sale in Demi Quartier, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 175332
Demi Quartier, magnificent brand new chalet with large comfortable living areas and 6 bedrooms, decorated in a contemporary Alpine style with high standard amenities, SPA - Sunny with superb views ...
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4 bedroom Apartment for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 174399
Lovely top floor apartment, situated in the heart of the village. With lift access this beautiful apartment has a living area of 238m2 with 13m2 of balconies. - 4 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - Triple...
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3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Rochebrune, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 169408
300m from the centre, at the 3rd floor with lift, beautiful apartment recently renovated with nice views and West orientation...
890,000 EUR
4 bedroom Chalet for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 163395
On the heights of Megève, between Mont d'Arbois and Côte 2000, superb contemporary chalet offering ca 200 sqm of living area with 4 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms - Garage for 2 cars, hammam - Bea...
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8 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 163379
Ski in ski out in a magnificent environment, superb 700+ sqm chalet recently built with refined decoration - Large living areas, 8 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, indoor pool, hammam, sauna, fitne...
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10 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 163377
Just 5 minutes from Megeve, exceptional property set in 3,500 sqm of land with an 1869 farm entirely renovated with high standards, materials and amenities and respect for the Alpine tradition. ...
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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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