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Hi Belle, We didn't advertise the property, it was one of those strange incidents where it came up in conversation that we were thinking of selling and things progressed from  there.   I really wouldn't know where to recommend, only that the more places you can use the better.    Sorry can't be of more help. Good luck,  hope you find a buyer soon, Jan   

Thanks everyone for your comments and advice. Unfortunately the original Notaire did not speak English.  We bought the property through an Agent who translated for us during the signing, so that's not an option this time. I've found a Notaire who is reasonably local and is listed as English speaking, so it may be that I should contact him.  I'd forgotten until now about providing details of profession and maiden name! (why??)    I also received some great information about doing the deal in UK pounds via the Notaire and a UK solicitor, but will have to look at the costs involved [8-)] The kind of issues that I can see being a problem are getting an Energy Report done (is this required?).  Also, when we bought the property the seller had a "termite" (woodworm, etc.)  survey done, so I'm wondering if this will need to be done again?  We kept a lot of receipts for materials in the early days but then they moved the goalposts!! so now we can't claim for those against CGT.  We have a few other receipts but are not sure what's relevant and what isn't? Thanks again, everyone, Jan  

We have found a UK buyer for our French holiday home by private advertising.  Not having the benefit of an Agent in France, and neither party French speaking, we are a bit stuck as how to proceed. Should we ask the local immoblier to handle the sale for us - if so what are the likely costs bearing in mind we already have a buyer in place? If we contact a Notaire, will they advise us on what documents we need or would it be better to employ someone to gather the required documents for us? (what is the required documentation!?) We bought the house 9 years ago, the French dream didn't work for us and we've only been there a dozen times.  I know we will owe some CGT, and Notaire costs, but  not sure how to take the first steps towards getting the sale moving.  Both the buyer and ourselves are UK based and if possible only want to travel to France for the completion of the sale. It's been so long since we bought the property, I can't remember the process, [8-)] ANY advice would be most welcome, thanks  [:)] Janet