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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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€1,300,000
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Saint-Paul-en-Foret, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Saint Paul en Forêt : Very attractive villa offering large volumes. Under floor heating system, garage for 2 cars. The pool is 13 by 8 meters with a beach effect. Built in 2006 the house is still in reduced notary\'s fees ( around 2.5 % ). Lovely environement. To request further details please use the Contact Us link below.
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€99,000
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Lot, Midi-Pyrenees
House in Medieval Village To Modernise - Situation: Village house in stones, habitable but which needs redecorating, in the heart of a Medieval village with all amenities Details: large kitchen with room for storage, a fireplace, wood floor sitting room of 30m2. 1st flr: shower rm and WC. Dressing rm/2nd bathroom (poss). 4
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€132,000
1 bedroom
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Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Very nice character flat located in a large mansion dating from the 18th century and located just steps away from the town center, offering about 73 m² of living space on one level only, including one bedroom, a very large living room and beautiful views onto the park and river.
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€108,000
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Lamalou, Languedoc-Roussillon
House all on ground leve, about 60 m2 on 300 m2 land, living room with fireplace, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, situated in a quiet place in a small village near Lamalou. Some works to do. - - (Property undergoing mandate delegation) To request further details please use the Contact Us link below. To view more properties from Honig
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€1,680,000
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Bormes Les Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Splendid position for this beautiful villa renovated in 2006. The villa faces the Sea and the Hills with a magnificent view all around. It is located in a small private domain, a short walk from the beautiful Medieval village of Bormes les mimosas. The setting is magic as the plot is set on a promontory with the Sea to the
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