tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post7705984105965594407..comments2024-01-12T00:35:16.941+01:00Comments on French Leave: The curious incident of the notaire.....the fly in the webhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-58862474297310385672009-12-29T15:21:17.204+01:002009-12-29T15:21:17.204+01:00nodamnblog, as far as they are concerned, it's...nodamnblog, as far as they are concerned, it's not their problem...they are the owners, their signature is not on any document so it's for the Americans to sort out with the notaire.<br />The lady at the cadasdtre tells me that while the notaire says it's just a question of issuing a rectification, it seems that the Americans paid the price they did in the belief that the fields were included, so they want money back.<br />If they knew what the rightful owners plan to dow ith the fields, then they'd cancel the sale, if they had any sense. Another chicken concentration camp is in the offing...right in full view of their windows.<br />It's going to be a real mess. But not for the rightful owners.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-46805965684175394542009-12-29T14:41:51.942+01:002009-12-29T14:41:51.942+01:00Blimey! How do the previous and rightful field own...Blimey! How do the previous and rightful field owners feel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-38033071480379180822009-12-28T17:53:55.884+01:002009-12-28T17:53:55.884+01:00nodamnblog, the local chump sold a house to Americ...nodamnblog, the local chump sold a house to Americans fairly recently together with two fields that didn't belong to it. They are not the best pleased.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-83800366701832200282009-12-28T17:27:54.112+01:002009-12-28T17:27:54.112+01:00We have used a gorgeous, delicious, charming notai...We have used a gorgeous, delicious, charming notaire for a few transactions, and been delighted with the outcome. Until last year, when the cottage that we had sold next to our house changed hands for the second time. That's when we learned that the aforesaid eye-candy had managed to sell our garden to the cottagers (excuse the term), and their garden to us. Still, we're all human, even notaires. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-58902962217580217422009-12-25T17:15:37.649+01:002009-12-25T17:15:37.649+01:00Trisha, you have a phenomenon of nature...clearly!...Trisha, you have a phenomenon of nature...clearly!<br />As to the English preying on the English...that's been going on for years...so nasty.<br />The problem is, that by the time people get to know someone like you, they're already in the hands of the agents....the one you bought through was good, so between her and the notaire you've had a good ride through the buying a property saga. Others haven't been so lucky.<br />A lot of the problem is that taking up estate agency is about all that is left to British immigrants, given the French refusal to take them on in any other job. Some people are suited to it, others not. Thus the unneccessary translation incident.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-2258162782626895372009-12-25T17:02:48.388+01:002009-12-25T17:02:48.388+01:00Very interesting observation, as relative newbies ...Very interesting observation, as relative newbies to La Belle France we have seen many changes. Fortunately we have a super Notaire, known him since our original purchase in 2001. His English language skills have improved enormously and he has even come to our house to give us his advice FOC - he is a traditional notaire and we trust him implicitly. If we move from here we will miss his advice and also his sense of humour. Incidentally I heard from a couple that recently purchased out here who used our Notaire and the estate agents (English I hasten to add!!) employed a translator for the acte de vente... Extra fees for the client that were totally unnecessary. I hate it when I hear that English out here are taking advantage of their fellow men... I do my best to put people on the right track - but what do I know??Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456012541796765737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-18897132187915268832009-12-25T12:55:17.704+01:002009-12-25T12:55:17.704+01:00French Fancy, sympathise with her...starting out i...French Fancy, sympathise with her...starting out is never easy. <br />I have found a lot of interesting blogs through yours...thank you!<br />Enjoy yourself...loos permitting...and good luck in Chartres.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-79034917810899485212009-12-25T10:19:04.059+01:002009-12-25T10:19:04.059+01:00We were the first clients of our notaire when she ...We were the first clients of our notaire when she relocated to our chosen town and her first English clients anywhere - she was just as nervous as us. But as you say they are really just tax collectors for the state.<br /><br />anyway have a lovely Christmas and I'm glad you find Phil's foody blog fun.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-80099955287405917492009-12-24T22:06:36.911+01:002009-12-24T22:06:36.911+01:00mrwriteon, I used to enjoy it in the U.K...but the...mrwriteon, I used to enjoy it in the U.K...but then I didn't have a solicitor to get on my nerves!<br />Noel is starting out well....wishing you in your turn 'un bon continuation' and looking forward to next year's posts.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-10811412524530478392009-12-24T20:32:09.456+01:002009-12-24T20:32:09.456+01:00Wherever you are, house purchasing is a hideous pr...Wherever you are, house purchasing is a hideous process. Bon chance.<br /><br />And have a wonderful Noel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-59943665744112515702009-12-24T14:09:50.997+01:002009-12-24T14:09:50.997+01:00L.R. M-J, well, you've had other things to do....L.R. M-J, well, you've had other things to do...how is the renovation coming along?<br />What gets my goat is the plight of immigrants buying without much idea of what is important and what is not in a compromis and acte de vente...it's not just having a translator - who doesn't have much clue either, generally - it is understanding how the system works and where the potential pitfalls lie.<br />You did your homework...not many people do, and, to be fair, not many people would know how to. When you know nothing, you don't even know what you need to ask about!<br /><br />Get the dust out of your hair and have a good winter break before it all starts again next year.<br /><br />I'd love to see a progress report on your blog. Just when you get the time, you understand...the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-3610923065802522912009-12-24T13:41:39.373+01:002009-12-24T13:41:39.373+01:00Been a while since I've had time to bloggy rea...Been a while since I've had time to bloggy read..so popped in for a visit, and as usual you are right on the money madame!! OMG the discussions we had following the purchase of our property--le Mr is an attorney by schooling, I'm an anal-retentive read every line of every document kind of gal so we caught our notaire out on so much stuff & forced him to correct, notate, sign & date everything! He was none to pleased I can assure you, but I was going to be damned if we had to pay him all that money & he wasn't going to be liable in writing for misinforming us! I realize we'll never succeed in suing him, but it felt good to make him actually DO some work since we did everything else :) The dingdong couldn't even get my family name (not the same as le Mr b/c I kept my own) right in the documentation & he finally got it through his thick noggin that I wasn't signing (or paying) anything until he got it right, not French (as I like to say!)...in the end, we love our home & find out as things proceed little things we knew he got wrong...but the major things we covered...so....Have a fantastic holiday & hopefully 2010 brings more inter-blog happiness! the M-J family :)L.R. M-Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159846227539202044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-24301101814778520932009-12-24T12:42:42.224+01:002009-12-24T12:42:42.224+01:00Kaibee, that will be good.
Dedene, most of what I...Kaibee, that will be good.<br /><br />Dedene, most of what I pay when buying a house goes in taxes...so the notaire isn't greedy. My point is that I could do a better job than most of them if blindfolded! Remembering that I'm out in the sticks, in the sticks of the sticks, so there aren't many high flyers around, but, even so, the cock ups I've come across myself are legion.<br />Have a great time!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-39470137486409724012009-12-24T11:44:00.338+01:002009-12-24T11:44:00.338+01:00I hope your notaire was worth the 11% you paid him...I hope your notaire was worth the 11% you paid him (and the gov't). They are helpful in France because there is so much damned bureaucracy.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-20555308770877795582009-12-24T11:03:08.402+01:002009-12-24T11:03:08.402+01:00Buying a house isn't ever easy now, is it!
W...Buying a house isn't ever easy now, is it! <br /><br />Well, thank you, for dropping by my blog! I hope we'll see more of each other now! :)Kaibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496410496739450346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-9563803223208440012009-12-24T01:49:38.757+01:002009-12-24T01:49:38.757+01:00Zuleme, there simply have to be some good ones...a...Zuleme, there simply have to be some good ones...and if he's your friend he'll work for you anyway, not against you.<br />Great about your French, too!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-46156350750106674802009-12-24T00:50:41.716+01:002009-12-24T00:50:41.716+01:00well, I really doubt I will ever buy a house in Fr...well, I really doubt I will ever buy a house in France, not being crazy. But if I win the megabucks of something, I actually do have a good friend who is a notaire. And he is a kind person so my guess is he is a decent notaire too.<br />And my French is improving all the time.Sharyn Ekberghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987304898246173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-25536062651336713512009-12-24T00:18:15.834+01:002009-12-24T00:18:15.834+01:00Mark, thank you...I enjoy your blog too! The notai...Mark, thank you...I enjoy your blog too! The notaire thing really annoys me...all you need is a bit of common sense and a land registry, but, of course, then no one else gets their hand in the till!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021650718999668529.post-78561036195030599142009-12-23T22:49:30.164+01:002009-12-23T22:49:30.164+01:00House purchase is always a hassle - too many peopl...House purchase is always a hassle - too many people taking a slice. Sounds just as bad in France.<br /><br />Have a good Christmas - I have enjoyed your blog this year , and many thanks for the kind comments on mine.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.com