Glossary of terms

Agent immobilier
Estate agent

Acompte
Deposit

Acte Authentique de Vente
Deed of sale

Assurance deces
Life Assurance (for the loan)

Periode d'anticipation
Pre-completion period

Compromis/Promesse de vente
Preliminary sales agreement

Condition suspensive
Let-out clause

Expertise
Valuation appraisal

Frais de dossier
Mortgage arrangement fee

Frais de notaire
Notary's fees

Hypotheque
Legal charge (mortgage deed)

Multirisques Habitation
Buildings & contents insurance policy

Notaire
French notary

Vente en l'Etat Futur d'Achevement (VEFA)
Purchase of property not yet completed

Riviera - European property hotspot

The Telegraph newspaper in London, says that the Riviera is the perfect investment after a recession saying "that buyers want the certainty of a resale market, (which is) a given on the Cote d'Azur." More information click here.

Le Cannet - A beautiful secret

A cute small old town 300 meters above Cannes with narrow winding lanes and great sea views. The properties date from the 1850's and some of the best boutique shops are in Le Cannet's main street. Look at this lovely apartment in Le Cannet