It is my job to facilitate the property buying process for you here in the Pyrenees-Orientales (66) in Languedoc Roussillon – whatever stage you are at.

Following on from your initial enquiry and a preliminary chat, I offer a
range of professional services suited to your particular needs with this
aim in mind.

Initial Enquiry

Preliminary Chat

I recommend that we touch base first, at a mutually convenient time and place, to discuss your preliminary requirements and so that I can answer any questions you might have. I also believe that the human contact aspect is vital.

Once you have established where you want to be, I can source property and organise viewings for you– working to your specifications and concentrating on those areas that are of particular appeal.

Remember that it is worth adding a day’s contingency to your planned trip – to allow you to re-visit property that speaks to you and make that offer! If this doesn’t happen to you first time around, nil desperandum! Bear in mind that whilst it is definitely possible, only a handful of people actually hit upon their dream house on their first visit, with many more finding success waiting round the corner on the next trip.

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Are your finances in place?

It is crucial that your finances are in place before you proceed to viewing property, since as soon as you find your dream you will have to act fast! You need to ask yourself: Have I got my mortgage/loan agreed in principle? Do I have easy access to my cash nest-egg or investment bond? In other words, can I proceed to the Sale Agreed stage should I visit my dream house?

Also, have you considered how you are going to convert your pounds into euros? Find out more about how I can help you with your finances in the Property section under What you need to Know.

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Research & Viewings Service

TIP: Less is more in this business! We will aim to see a minimum of three properties and a maximum of six - beyond six and it gets extremely confusing.

I translate for you throughout and offer guidance. I know the questions to ask in order to ensure that you get maximum information from both the estate agent and the vendor. What is more, as your search becomes more refined, I can respond to your changing criteria.

Alternatively, if you've viewed a property and you're thinking of putting in an offer and would simply like an impartial view, I can go with you to look at it.

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Sales Negotiations & Follow-up Service

• Negotiating and submitting sale offers
• Liaising with both the estate agent and notaire
• Translating the Sale Agreed and Completion documents
• Providing you with regular updates on the progress of your purchase through to completion
• Accompanying you to sign at both the Sale Agreed stage and Completion stage (unless this is done by Proxy)
• Interpreting, translating, advising and assisting you throughout the entire process

Plus

• Providing accredited Financial Contacts for mortgages and favourable transfer of funds
• Organising Title Insurance (not including cost of policy)
• Offering ‘A Helping Hand’ Follow-up Service for the first year following purchase: friendly telephone advice in response to your general questions

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After-Sales Service

Settling-In

• Opening a bank account
• Arranging buildings and contents insurance
• Organising utilities

Project Management (1)

• Sourcing local artisans (builders, electricians, etc) or other & arranging quotes
• Providing written/oral translations
• Researching and responding to miscellaneous specialized questions

Project Management (2)

• Accompanying artisan to property for quote purposes
• Accompanying you to notaire, bank, etc and interpreting on your behalf

Title Insurance

Also available to those customers who did not purchase through me, but would still like to benefit from peace of mind where their dream home is concerned. Please e-mail me at Fiona@canigoucountry.com for more details

Property to Rent

I can research and visit property to rent on your behalf, prior to your permanent move to France.

I also offer:

Brush up your French!

Light-hearted lessons to suit your needs

A Helping Hand Follow-up Service

Friendly telephone advice in response to your general questions. Available for one year following completion to those customers who did not purchase through me, but would still like to benefit from this back-up facility.

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The Next Step

‘It’s got to be departement 66!’

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