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

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