House Buying Process in France

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11. Buying Property in France: Completion Formalities

11.1. Transfer of French Property Purchase Funds to France

Before it is possible to complete on a French property, the notaire will need to have all purchase funds in place.

This can be done simply by the transfer of funds directly from your bank (either UK or French) to the notaire's client bank account.

If you want to pay by cheque then best use a 'bankers draft' or you are likely to find processing of the cheque will take forever.

Do not leave things until the last minute, or risk finding that completion cannot take place as cleared funds are not available.

If you are taking out a mortgage then the lender will arrange to transfer funds to the notaire.

You have no need to open a French bank account at this stage, but it might be useful for other purposes if you do so.

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