House Buying Process in France

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- 13. Annex Pre-Contract Enquiries

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4. Contract Conditions when Buying Property in France

4.1. Conditional Clauses
4.2. Cooling Off Period
4.3. Options to Buy
4.4. Deposit
4.5. Statutory Disclosures
4.6. Local Rates
4.7. Fixtures/Fittings

4.7. Purchase of Fixtures/Fittings with the French Property

If you are buying any fixtures or fittings as part of the purchase of the French property, then you should arrange for an inventory to be prepared and attached to the sale and purchase agreement.

If the items are being purchased separately from the sale price of the house then, in collaboration with the seller, you should price each item.

Do not let things go unstated between yourself and the seller concerning fixtures and fittings in the property.

You need to be absolutely clear about what is and what is not being sold to you. You discussions should be verified in front of the notaire.

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