Val Thorens Ski Chalet For Sale
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Wow factor 5 bedroom Apartment for sale in Val Thorens, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
Ref 251016
Very well presented 5 bedroom luxury duplex apartment enjoying wonderful mountain views from its ideal location near the slopes and all amenities in Val Thorens. This superb property is a jewel in...
2,760,000 EUR
Inviting 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Val Thorens, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 242384
Great investment opportunity in a ski-in/ski-out residence right in the centre of Val Thorens skiing resort. This 47m2 apartment features a modern, fully equipped kitchen opening onto the living ...
649,000 EUR
Bright 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Val Thorens, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 242284
Great investment opportunity, this superb 1 bedroom apartment is ideally situated within a ski-in/ski-out residence right in the centre of Val Thorens skiing resort. This 55.99m2 apartment, which...
798,000 EUR
Immaculate 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Val Thorens, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 242126
Unique opportunity to acquire a magnificent property in a residence with top-of-the-range amenities. This charming 64m2 apartment is located in a 4-star hotel residence. It comprises of 2 en-suite...
597,000 EUR
New Build 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Meribel Mottaret, Meribel, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 240259
Impressive new-build 5 bedroom ski chalet in a great location in Meribel Mottaret, very close to the slopes, amenities and Lake Tueda. The spacious 240m2 property is presented in a traditional st...
4,200,000 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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