France
A two-stage, notary-led purchase process: a binding preliminary contract with a cooling-off period, then the authentic deed, with the notaire acting for the state rather than for either side.
Currency: EURMeasurement: MetricReviewed October 20, 2026
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Official sources consulted
- Service-Public.fr, official French government portal , Government of France, Official guidance on property purchases and the notary process
- Notaires de France , Chamber of Notaries of France, Official body of French notaries, explains the two-stage sale process