Expert Realtors in Bicester

No the onus will be on you to upgrade the septic tank within a 1-year time frame. Normally revisits to inspect the septic tank again are not made, so you could in theory delay the upgrade, but certainly before you sell the house in future, the septic tank will need to be changed. You can however try and negotiate the property price lower to take account of the septic tank work, but this needs to be done during the very first negotiations not after a price has already been agreed.

No this is not possible as again the UK property mortgage comes under a different jurisdiction. So you will be considered a cash property buyer in France, and it is therefore vital the mortgage has been approved or you are certain it will be before committing to a purchase in France.

Once you have negotiated the purchase of any fixtures and fittings it is important that an inventory is drawn up and agreed with all parties to the sale. This inventory will then be annexed to the contract by the Notaire. The cost of these items should be listed separately to the purchase price of the house to avoid excess stamp duty being charged.

No this is not necessary as all of the partner agents of Healey Fox speak French and English. However, if you do not have much understanding of the language it would be a good idea to start having lessons as being able to speak to your neighbours and making yourself understood in the shops and restaurants will certainly enhance your ownership of your home in France.

At most times of the year two weeks is sufficient but in school holiday periods it is better to allow four weeks. But always call me to check, it is surprising what I have managed to fix up at very short notice!