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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 Property unaffected by downturn!

A record breaking 500 million sale of a property near Nice, to a Russian Oligarch, once again proves the Riviera's property fundamentals are the best in Europe. The area has always been unaffected by global financial concerns and the region consistently outperforms other areas of Europe, year on year. Property slump - "what property slump?" Click her for more info

UK and US buyers, don't miss out on your dream because of the exchange rate

If you are a cash buyer you can potentially hedge against the exchange rate by getting a French mortgage and paying out the balance when the rate improves. Look at how this can be achieved in detail by clicking here