I was given 7 days reflexion period during which time, should you decide to retract your offer, your deposit is refunded. But you must, of course, follow the correct procedure to notify such a change of mind. This means sending a letter to the notaire or agent, by registered mail, which must be received by the notaire on or before the 7th day. Once the 7 days have elapsed you’re then legally bound to proceed ... and if you do back out, your deposit is forfeited.
The next official step was an appointment to the notaire’s office to pay my deposit – normally 10 % of the net purchase price. No work is undertaken by the notaire unless the deposit is paid !
In readiness, prior to leaving the UK I’d set up a forward contract with a currency broker. When I needed the money to pay my deposit I emailed the broker, who was then able to transfer the correct amount in Euros direct to the notaire’s nominated bank account.
Renovated Village House This charming detached cottage is situated in a small village in the Haute Vienne within walking distance of local shops.
It comprises on the ground floor:
- a hall with tiled floor and cupboard
- a shower ...
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on the ground floor:
- a hall (~7.3m²) and corridor (~7.9m²)
- a kitchen (~14m²), tiled floor
- a sitting and dining room ...
Village House with River Frontage in the Limousin area This charming house is situated in a pretty village in the Haute Vienne within walking distance of local shops.
It comprises on the ground floor:
- a hall of about 3.83 sqm with coat cupboard
- a fitted kitchen ...
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The house ...
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The house comprises of .. ground floor .. laminated ...
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The house comprises of .. ground floor
.. kitchen (19m²), tiled floor, exposed oak beams, ...
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It includes :
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The house comprises of .. ground floor
.. entrance area (4m²) and corridor ...
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Inside, mezzanine on both sides.
Roof revised in 1995.
Water, electricity and main ...
