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.
Stone house with outbuilding to restore in the Charente area This stone house with lots of potential is located in a small village of the Charente, close to amenities and a Golf course.
It comprises on the ground floor:
- a kitchen (~22sq mtrs), wooden floor, fireplace, ...
Rural property with semi-detached mansion of the XVIII. century in the Limousin area Situated in a small village of the Limousin area, close to a small town with all amenities, this property is composed of:
A traditional semi-detached manor-house (building split into two accommodations), including
- a kitchen (~20m²), ...
Stone house to restore in a small town of the Charente This stone house with a barn and garden is situated in a small town close to all amenities in the Poitou-Charentes.
It comprises on the ground floor:
- a kitchen (~15.8sq mtrs), wooden floor, fireplace
- a dining room ...
Stone house in north Dordogne Situated in a village in the north Dordogne, close to the tourist town of Brantome, this house has potential to transform into a family home.
The house consists of ..
.. kitchen (26m²), wood floor, old ...
Country house in the Poitou-Charentes area Country house situated in a small hamlet in a regional vineyard area of the Charente, close to Montbron town with all amenities.
It comprises :
- a kitchen with tiled floor (~34.4sq mtrs), fireplace, fitted cupboard
- a lounge ...
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- a kitchen (~17.16sq mtrs)
- a lounge / dining room (~48sq mtrs), tiled ...
Beautiful 2-bedroomed gîte with ideal barn for renovation in Dordogne. Situated in the heart of the Parc Naturel Perigord/Limousin, this property is in a peaceful environment and less than 8 km from the popular town of Piégut.
The property consists of a gîte .. ground floor ...
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It comprises on the ground floor (wood panelling throughout):
• an entrance ...
Rural property with several outbuildings in the Dordogne Located in a village of the green Perigord area in the Dordogne and about 5 minutes from a small town with all amenities.
The property includes
* a stone house comprising
- a kitchen (~21m²), tiling
- a ...
Rural property at Rudeau Ladosse, Dordogne This property is located in the regional natural park Perigord-Limousin in the North Dordogne on the limits to the Charente. It includes:
Accommodation comprising
- a kitchen (25.7m²) with fireplace, tiles floor, exposed beams
- bedroom 1 (~17.3m²), parquet ...
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