Carrera

We have found the house, signed the intial contract, organized finance, retained a French solicitor in England, all seems to be going nicely when the "termite expert" reports no termites in the house but they are in the garden. The english/french solicitor seems to think it is nothing major???? We think it over and have virtually decided not to proceed, if they are in the garden, how long before they are in the house, are they in now but have been overlooked???? Can anyone offer some experience of anything similar. As you will have gathered the house is in the Lot department. My feeling is that we will find another house but may be throwing good money at the problem, should we continue with this house. Many thanks in advance, Malcolm.