Buying property on the Côte d'Azur
A French purchase runs in three acts: the offer, the preliminary contract, the final deed. Each has its own timing and its own traps — especially when buying from abroad.
How the purchase unfolds
Once the offer is accepted, the compromis de vente sets the price, the conditions precedent (financing, planning) and the timetable. The final deed is signed at the notaire, who secures the transaction and registers ownership.
What to budget beyond the price
- Notaire fees and registration duties
- Co-ownership charges and property tax
- Renovation, compliance works, furnishing
- Management and upkeep if the home sits empty part of the year
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L'essentiel en français
Comment acheter une maison ou un appartement entre Cannes, Nice et Saint-Tropez : déroulé de l'offre au compromis puis à l'acte, rôle du notaire, frais à prévoir, financement, et mise en relation avec un conseiller immobilier de confiance.
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