Looking to own property in France, we’ll walk you through the most important property laws and rules as simply as possible, so you can start searching for that dream house right away.

1. Firstly, locate an area you would like to purchase within. Then search through the available assets. It’s always the best idea to visit said property before making a transaction so you don’t miss any important details.

2. Secondly once you have found the one and you are happy with it, look to make your offer – whichever way is best for you. Then you will be asked to sign a compromis de vente, which then locks the sale in. Normally, a down payment of 5-10% is required. This is done through a notaire, or a lawyer.

3. Furthermore you will then need the capability and authorisation to finance the property, give the notaire the documents needed, if everything is deemed fit you will then need to sign the acte authentique, which is the final sales contract.

4. Finally, it is always sensible to arrange other services such as utilities, etc while waiting for the cadastre notaire — the copy of the purchase deed. Once you have this, you’ve finally acquired property of your own in France and you will then be given the keys.

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