clown1 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 hi i have found a small lake with chalet i would like to buy but i cannot get to france for a few months , i have seen many pictures of the property and are happy to go ahead without visiting but the notaire is saying i have to visit is that true or can i complete all without actually going , it is no a massive amount of money so i dont really see a big risk the seller has accepted the my offer by email please help thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Send me cash and I will buy it for you [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 surely you could fly out over a long weekend andpop in to see the notaire. it might have a sewage works nextdoor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprogster Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Increased anti money laundering legislation now makes it impossible to buy property without your identity being checked by a Notaire, which usually means meeting in person at least once, with passport, evidence of primary residential address and details as to source of funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Whilst I think you're a bit bonkers - it is your money! Perhaps this is one case where taking legal advice from a UK based solicitor well versed in French law would be a good idea? Then they could vouch for your bona fides as per Sprogster's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi Clown 1,Would this be the land, lake and chalet that's been advertised on ebay a few times? Also how much is "not a lot of money"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Post where it is: the chances are there is somebody from the forum nearby who could give you an on the ground opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I remember a few years ago an article in the Daily Telegraph about people working in the City ringing up Estate Agents in Nelson Lancashire on a Monday morning and buying over the phone any cheap properties that had been put on the market that weekend.Prices at the time , as I recall , could be as low as £8000 for a derelict terraced property.Just pure speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 THIS place? If so then no, I guess it's not much is it? And it's not as though it's a house, just an amenity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Around here you could buy two of those and still have enough left to buy a modest house in the town for when you get fed up of fishing and want to have some heat, light and home comforts.Not an exaggeration either, perhaps I should buy a few and resell them on E-bay!!I wonder if the notaire has had many enquiries like this one wanting to buy sight unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I did know of a lady who bought a house in France without ever seeing it, it worked out fine for her, she was not disapointed. Not for me mind, I like to see, touch and feel what I am buying before handing over any dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Not much? well it's more than any of my places are worth, and 5 times any price I have paid in France [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 [quote user="Quillan"] I like to see, touch and feel what I am buying before handing over any dosh.[/quote] Don't we all ? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 [quote user="NickP"][quote user="Quillan"] I like to see, touch and feel what I am buying before handing over any dosh.[/quote] Don't we all ? [:D][/quote]Even better if you can 'try before you buy'. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Didn't Mr Coeur de Lion buy his house after seeing it on the internet but before he saw it "in the flesh"?Come on, Richard, tell us....I'm sure that what you said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 He has his mind on lower matters, I fear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerveilN Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 there are lots of swindles concerning renting or buying on the internet. you should take care. it is not difficult to create fake advertisements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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