The process of buying property in France isn’t especially long and drawn out, but when your dream home is almost yours, it can’t go fast enough, can it? After finding a property you love, securing a mortgage and patiently waiting several weeks, it’s finally time to complete the purchase – the only thing left to do is sign the Acte de Vente! The Acte de Vente, also called the Acte Authentique, is...
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One of the biggest days in your life is when you buy a new home, especially if that new home is in a completely different country and signifies the start of an unfamiliar and exciting new way of life. Buying property in France is quite different from the process in other countries like the UK or the US, though. A key part of the property buying process in France is the compromis de vente – the first...
Buying a home in France can be an exciting prospect. A brand new lifestyle is just around the corner...once you get through the paperwork and home buying process. One thing that most people are unprepared for is how much the legal process of buying a home in France differs from that of their own country. Taking a holiday in France is quite a bit different from moving there and being a full-time...