We have just had our offer accepted on a little house in the Creuse, which is to be our holiday home. We have a lovely estate agent who has promised to guide us through the whole process. However, I have read much about the importance of having your own solicitor to represent your needs when buying in France, since the notaire is there to ensure that all admin is correctly processed, rather than ensuring the buyers needs are met. What are people's views on the importance of having a solicitor? We attended a property exhibition recently in the UK and the attending specialist Law firm quotes an average of £3k fees for their work :( However, helpful though our agent is, in reality they are working to get the sale through for the vendor...I wondered if there is some middle ground where services of a legal translator could be used to ensure the contract is in order? I do speak French, but my knowledge of legal jargon is poor. Thanks in advance for any advice available
