A mandatory legal expert who ensures the sale is legally binding and registers it with the Land Registry. They represent the state, so many buyers hire their own independent notary for additional advice.
The notary checks title deeds, boundaries, and zoning. Buyers review the Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT) , a mandatory report on asbestos, lead, energy efficiency, and other technical aspects.
Budget an additional 7–8% for older properties and roughly 2–3% for new builds.