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Buying real estate in France
Conveyancing in France is transacted by a notary or notaire, an impartial public official not represented by either the vendor or the purchaser. It is therefore important for each party to appoint a solicitor or property lawyer fluent in your own language to look after his or her own interests.
The process is divided into two main stages.
Firstly, the various types of preliminary contracts are drawn up and can be prepared by either the notary or an estate agent. Sometimes notaries themselves act as estate agents. The preliminary contract is a binding written agreement by which you agree to buy the property. It is subject to conditions which, if not fulfilled, releases you from the contract. A 10 per cent fee is paid on signing the preliminary contract and this is followed by a seven day 'cooling off' period during which you may cancel the contract following the correct procedures. |
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Secondly, there is a formal deed of sale called the acte de vente. This proves who owns the property and contains a detailed description of the property. The deed of sale must, by French law, be prepared and signed in front of a notaire.
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€469,000 House / Home
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Saint Florent, Corsica
SAINT FLORENT IN CORSICA - Lovely house close to all the amenities. Included in the price: large living room with fireplace, garden and the possibility to install a swimming pool. The property can be found close to the beach, diving club, walking tracks and restaurants. A dream! To request further details please use the Con
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€469,000
6 bedroom
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€469,000 House / Home
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Sallanches (Haute-Savoie), Rhone-Alpes
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€469,580
1 bedroom
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Paris 2eme Arrondissement, Ile-de-France
Well oriented 3rd floor flat overlooking a lovely courtyard with southern exposure. Situated in a typical Parisian building with lift and enormous cellar for the wine connosieur, the new owner will also have the possibility to build Well oriented 3rd floor flat overlooking a lovely courtyard with southern exposure. Situated
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€470,000
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Plaissan, Languedoc-Roussillon
In the center of a quiet village at 30 mns to Montpellier, spacious 7 bedroom detached "maison bourgeoise" built in 1900 and nicely renoved, 260 m2 on 3 levels, garden 160 m2, with store room and garage. Living room 48 m2, 7 bedrooms, a lare room 56 m2 at the 3rd floor. Ideal for a large family or for guest house. Alots of
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