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  1. I agree that it's good that you feel that you have got a bargain.  However, paying money to the Uk in respect of a French property transaction is not a good idea and may come back to give you grief at some stage. However, do enjoy your new home and well done. TF
  2. "We have not yet signed the compromis de vente but have paid 50% of the UK agents fee." So what did you pay??? Whatever you do, don't pay money under the table in the UK.  That goes for agent or seller.
  3. Go back and consult your professional agents.
  4. You are clearly trying to wriggle out of the visit with the previous agent. The best advice, as stated above is, to deal with the agency on the basis that the true price is the lower one.  if you want to make an offer on the house, do so with the lower price in mind and make the first agent aware that you know of the lower price. I think you may find that if you go through the second agent claiming a technicality that this particular house was not listed on the BDV then the first agent will halt the purchase at the Notaires office, which will not make you very popular with the seller.  There is no need to go to a Tribunal. I think you may also find that Immobiler law is more purposive than it's engish equivilent and your actions may be seen, at best, as 'slippery'.
  5. [quote]A few snags to do that on a non advertising site - we would be forever deleting posts that are advertising by the back door.Of course if you would actually like to pay the mods what you may save on ag...[/quote] Only if they are able to give a valid receipt and are paying cotisations etc There are a lot of British owner properties for sale.  The dreamers and schemers are starting to leave.  This is not shangri-la as any working resident will tell you. However, for those who are prepared, have done their research and are willing to make an effort to integrate and enjoy the French way of life. It ain't bad.
  6. [quote]Ron, there's no point in me trying to answer your question or even contribute any further to this topic because you just cannot get your head around the fact that I am not referring to you, or people ...[/quote] Hi Will and Ron I've just looked at some of Will previous postings ad this is one NOT the biggest load of tosh he has ever posted Sorry However, nice subject and debate.  I just wonder how we would feel in the Uk if an Estonian man, who owns property in his home country, comes to Britain, gets a flat, obtains benefits, forgets to declare his assets at home, uses our health service for free, gets casual/black labour as a painter and decorator etc etc  I think we may be peeved. I know of a few cases of Brits in France who are actually claiming French benefits whilst living in their house (no mortgage, value 100k+) and with money in UK accounts!  Good luck to the french authorities in weeding out these people. I just wish they were a bit more pro-active.
  7. I think Ty's family member hit the nail on the head. I am also sick of paying high cotisations and see many Brits, in expensive houses, claiming benefits in the Uk or France and sometimes in both countries, taking the p out of me and all the others who work for a living in FRance. Furthermore, just because the British system has allowed itself to be exploited by all and sundry, does not mean that British people can can over here and do the same to the French.
  8. [quote]Brilec, TTC usually just means that the VAT is included. When I see TTC I wouldn't expect it to mean everything was included. Usually things are marked HT which is without VAT and TTC which means it ...[/quote] I'ts possibly correct but don't speculate, ASK THE AGENT BEFORE YOU VIEW.
  9. HI, FAI, HAI?   Don't speculate, pick up the phone, write out an email and ask.  An agency worth it's salt and with nothing to hide should give you a full response.   TF
  10. My advice is to use a decent, vibrant agency.  The seller does not pay Agency fees.  You can advertise privately but ads cost and there is no guarantee that the advertising site will promote your house properly or has decent enough traffic to justify the costs. Good luck Tony
  11. This might strike a pang of fear into the hundreds ++++ of Brits over here who arrived having knocked the credit cards, banks etc. As for enforcement, I understand that a huissier be instructed without a court order.  
  12. Thanks Bill Your final paragraph is most worrying for the french because, let's say that the French Agent charges 50% in addition to their fees to accommodate the UK collaborator and pays them from his commission. Assuming that is it correct that monies should be paid via the Notaire and that these commissions payable to the french agent are noted on the Acte de Vente (the full amount as per his tariff) Is the French Agent then subject to charges on the gross amount? Strange one this.  
  13. The 4k seems a bit excessive, however, if you do not understand the language sufficiently then this is mone well spent for piece of mind. Messageboards, web sites, tv programmes etc etc are full of sob stories, many of them self inflicted by not crossing the 'T's etc. Fine, if the immobilier or his english oppo says he will translate. But is he insured for this and will he accept responsibility if there is a mistake? My advice to deal with any transaction is the same way as one would if you were buying a property at home.  Act with caution, understand everything before you sign.  Don't understand or are unsure - ask.  
  14. The 4k seems a bit excessive, however, if you do not understand the language sufficiently then this is mone well spent for piece of mind. Messageboards, web sites, tv programmes etc etc are full of sob stories, many of them self inflicted by not crossing the 'T's etc. Fine, if the immobilier or his english oppo says he will translate. But is he insured for this and will he accept responsibility if there is a mistake? My advice to deal with any transaction is the same way as one would if you were buying a property at home.  Act with caution, understand everything before you sign.  Don't understand or are unsure - ask.  
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