The French notary is responsible for many actions during the sale of a French property.
Here are nine examples,
One
They will check for any third party claims on the property
Two
They will check to see if anyone else has a right to purchase the property like the local city hall
Three
They will confirm the right of the buyer and seller to be involved in the transaction
Four
They are involved in the creating of the Compromis de vente
Five
They are involved in the signing of the Act de Vente
Six
They will provide the buyer and seller with a copy of attestation of the sale
Seven
They keep the original deed of the property
Eight
They are responsible for the transfer of funds for the purchase and the payment of the taxes required as part of the transaction
Nine
During the the signing of the Acte De Vente the Notary will read out the terms of the contract to all parties present in French. This is why it is important you have an English speaking notary available to explain anything you do not understand.
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