Buying any property is a stressful business at the best of times, let alone in a foreign country in a foreign language! Our service will help you to find your ideal property and then give you the peace of mind to enjoy it. We will help you deal with the language and legal system ensuring that whatever needs to be done will be done at the correct time thus reducing your stress levels.
We continue to serve you AFTER we’ve helped you find your property.
We will:
Help you to select from our wide portfolio properties that closely match your individual criteria.
We will accompany you to all viewings.
Explain the buying process and keep you informed of the steps along the way.
Liaise with the Notaire and other relevant people as your English/French speaking point of contact.
Inform you of payment dates and details.
Arrange the final signing date.
Act as power of attorney if needed (there will be legal costs involved)
Help you open your French bank account
Prior to completion, visit the property with you or on your behalf to check things are as they should be and to take the final meter readings.
Change the electricity, gas , water to your name and arrange the billing address.
Arrange building and contents insurance from the date of signing. (Legal requirement).
Help if a mortgage needs to be arranged.
Put you in contact with an independant fully qualified legal advice and translation service.
Assist you in finding surveyors, architects, builders etc.
Help to arrange telephone connection.
Help with British TV installation if desired.
And we don't charge any extra for this service!
You will pay exactly the same as you would if you went direct to a French agent.
