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Authentic 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Saint Nicolas de Veroce, Saint Gervais les Bains, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 250475
Very well presented 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury chalet with garden, enjoying magical mountain views from its sought after location near the slopes and all amenities in Saint Nicols de Veroce. This...
2,400,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Chalet for sale with countryside view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245935
Authentic 6 bedroom family ski chalet with lots of charm, which was formerly a travellers' relay, with its origins dating from the 1930s. The property has retained its period cachet, boasts spacio...
790,000 EUR
Immaculate 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245346
In excellent condition throughout, this superb 2 bedroom apartment is ideally situated right in the centre of Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc, yet in a quiet area just a few steps from shops With a livin...
399,000 EUR
3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view with Established Rental in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245128
Inviting 3 bedroom first floor apartment, situated within a residence with a swimming pool and just a short walk from all amenities and the Evasion Mont Blanc ski lifts. With a living area of aro...
320,000 EUR
20 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view with Established Rental in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245077
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Situated right in the heart of the Mont Blanc region, on the Passy hillside, nestling in a quiet and private estate and with breathtaking panoramic mountain views, this unique property comprises of...
2,500,000 EUR
Quiet 5 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 244678
On the southern ski slopes of Passy, this charming country house of around 218m2, with a living area of around 145m2, is built over 2 levels plus a converted attic space. Set in large wooded grou...
665,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Saint Gervais Les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 244389
Authentic 5 bedroom ski chalet, ideally situated in a quiet setting on the heights of the village of Saint Gervais Mont Blanc, on the Bettex hillside and with breathtaking 180 degree views. Built...
1,990,000 EUR
Contemporary 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 243740
Newly built 3 bedroom apartment, which is situated in a prime location in Saint Gervais les Bains, in a ski in/ski out location, just 150m from the ski lifts of the Domaine Evasion Mont-Blanc and l...
765,000 EUR
Income Producing 15 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 243703
Charming 15 bedroom farmhouse, with its origins dating from 1832, which is currently used as a rural gite and holiday cottage. The property has a total floor area of approximately 861m2, includin...
1,995,000 EUR
Bright 3 bedroom Chalet for sale with countryside view and panoramic view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 243563
Situated in a small quiet hamlet between Saint Gervais and Combloux, in the commune of Saint Gervais Mont Blanc, this charming ski chalet has a living area of 180m2 distributed on 3 levels. Ground...
1,035,000 EUR
Quiet 6 bedroom Chalet for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 243512
Located in a quiet setting between Megeve and Chamonix, right in the heart of a sought-after residential area and within easy reach of the village centre and the sports facilities of Saint Gervais ...
2,300,000 EUR
Modern 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 243151
Modern, stylish 1 bedroom apartment enjoying wonderful mountain views from its privileged location near the slopes and all amenities in the heart of Saint Gervais les Bains. Set in the Carlina res...
320,000 EUR
Bright 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 233886
A great opportunity to acquire a well presented one bedroom apartment with parking, enjoying wonderful mountain views from its ideal location near the slopes and all amenities in Saint Gervais les ...
197,000 EUR
New Build 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 231773
Located in a quiet setting in Saint Gervais les Bains and with the possibility to change the layout to create flexible sleeping areas, this superb 1 bedroom apartment could easily become a 3 room a...
300,500 EUR
Bright 4 bedroom Chalet for sale in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 231550
Unique 4 bedroom ski chalet located in a prime and protected setting in Saint Gervais les Bains, set within a large plot of 8,000m2 and with exceptional views over the Mont-Blanc mountain range. ...
1,950,000 EUR
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
Quiet 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Saint Nicolas de Veroce, Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 240697
Luxurious and welcoming 5 bedroom ski chalet, which is ideally situated in a quiet setting in a hamlet with just 2 houses, on the outskirts of Saint Nicolas de Veroce and right on the edge of the C...
1,475,000 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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