Eugene

My father signed a compromis de vente way back in early October- it is anticipated that the acte de vente will be signed end of April. Due to a number of factors, mainly ill health and the property specifications not being what they were when the compromis was signed (land size) he wishes to pull out of the deal. Could any informed individual tell me what the true penalties for backing out would be- i.e. other than losing the deposit, would there be other charges, could the vendors legally force the process etc. All advice would be gratefully received.