Webinar: Buying Safely in the French Alps Why a Notaire is Vital for Your Purchase

Buying a property in the French Alps means dealing with a legal process that can be very different from the UK, US and other countries. In this SnowOnly webinar, Jake speaks with Simon Attey, an English-speaking French notaire and former UK solicitor, about what buyers need to understand before purchasing property in France. Simon explains: What a French notaire actually does When you should involve a notaire in your purchase The legal process from making an offer through to completion The 10-day cooling-off period Mortgage conditions and protecting your deposit Common mistakes buyers make Ownership structures and inheritance considerations Whether you need a separate lawyer What happens if you pull out after signing How notaire fees and French property taxes work How English-speaking buyers can deal with French legal documents Simon also answers questions submitted by buyers and explains why getting legal advice early can help avoid problems later in the transaction. Buying Safely in the French Alp… Buying Safely in the French Alp… Timestamps 01:24 Meet Simon Attey 03:02 What does a French notaire do? 06:20 The legal buying process in France 11:23 Common mistakes and legal pitfalls 18:10 What overseas buyers often misunderstand 22:28 Buyer questions 26:24 Notaire fees and purchase costs 28:11 Can everything be handled in English? 29:30 Why buyers should get advice early SnowOnly helps buyers navigate the realities of buying ski property abroad — from locations and lifestyle to process and pitfalls. Explore properties: → https://snowonly.com Grab our FREE 5-Step Guide to Buying a Ski Property Abroad: → https://snowonly.com/pages/france-pro... Join our buzzing Discord community for insider tips first: →   / discord   Get buying advice: →https://snowonly.com/contact