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Do I pay the French property owner the deposit directly?

When you are buying a French property we have been told by French notaries to never pay the deposit to the owner.

The deposit which is often 10 percent of the purchase price is typically paid into a special account at the French notary’s office.

Ask you English speaking French notary for more details as to why you need to avoid paying the deposit direct to the property owner. 

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Can I buy my French property on the condition I sell my own home?

When you are buying a French property, to the best of our knowledge,  it is very rare for French property owners to accept an offer to purchase that gives you the opportunity to sell your property as part of the contract and exit the contract if you do not sell your home.

In general, French property buyers need to sell any property they need to sell before they make an offer.

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I am buying a French property, do I need a financing clause in the contract?

From a French Notary we were told that when you are buying a French property and you anticipate you will need financing it is extremely important you have the appropriate clause and details in the contract of purchase (compromis de vente).

According to the French notary, if you do not have the clause with the right details included in the ‘compromis de vente’ and you cannot get your financing you will not be able to exit the obligations to purchase the property

Make sure you know your responsibilities before you sign a ‘compromis de vente’ get advice from your French notary or French property lawyer.

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Can I have my French property inspected for defects?

Checking your French villa or any French building for building defects before you sign any papers is a very good idea. You do not want to find out later there are hidden defects that make you regret buying the property.

Note: In our awareness in France it is not common for buyers to ask for a property purchase to be ‘subject to the buyer approving a building inspection’ as is common and recommended in the North American market place. So be prepared to ask the French property owner can you do this before you make an offer and remember it will be at your cost.

Be aware the owner may refuse you having the right to do the inspection.

Note: if you are going to get an inspection of the property contact an inspecter in advance of your checking out property in the area you like to make sure you have an inspector available when you want to make an offer

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I am buying a French villa, do I need to ask for the kitchen fixtures or cabinets?

French Compromis de vente

In France, like some other countries what is a fixture and is typically included in the sale of a villa or apartment may not be what you think it is, especially if you live in North America where you would never expect the homeowner to take the kitchen cabinets with them when they leave, but this can happen in France.

Make sure you have your French notary write into the compromis de vente all the items you expect to be included in the purchase price including the Kitchen Sink. Do not take the risk they will be present when you move in unless it is agreed to in writing. Consult with your notary.

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