Translation & Notary Services
French-English support for property, notary and succession appointments
Buying or selling a property in France, attending a notary appointment or dealing with succession documents can feel daunting when the paperwork and discussions are all in French.
Val Assist provides professional French-English verbal translation and administrative support to help English-speaking clients understand the documents and conversations involved in their dealings with a French notaire.
Whether you're signing a Promesse de Vente, completing the final Acte de Vente, or dealing with succession paperwork, I can attend appointments in person or by video call and explain everything clearly in English.
The aim is simple: to help you understand what is happening at every stage and communicate confidently throughout the process.
Need help with a French notary appointment?
Every property transaction is different, and sometimes you simply need assistance for one important appointment.
Val Assist offers individual verbal translation services for the most common notary appointments.
Promesse de Vente
Pre-sale contract verbal translation
€180 TTC
Includes verbal translation of the Promesse de Vente and accompanying documents during your appointment, with assistance provided either in person or via video call while the documents are signed.
This service is ideal if you need clear English explanations when committing to your property purchase or sale.
Acte de Vente
Completion deed verbal translation
€180 TTC
Includes verbal translation of the final Acte de Vente and accompanying documents during completion, either in person or by video call.
I will help ensure you understand the documents being discussed and signed during your final notary appointment.
Succession Documents
Assistance and verbal translation of succession acts
€250 TTC
For families dealing with succession documents through a French notaire, I provide assistance and verbal French-English translation during the appointment to help everyone understand the paperwork and discussions involved.
For wider bereavement administration support, please visit our Bereavement Administration page.
Buying or selling a property in France?
For clients who would prefer ongoing support throughout their property purchase or sale, Val Assist offers two translation and administration packages.
These packages are designed to provide continuity throughout the transaction rather than assistance for just one appointment.
Translation Pack 1
Property Purchase or Sale Support
€600 TTC
A practical package for clients who need help with the key stages of buying or selling a property.
What's included:
- Verbal translation of the Promesse de Vente
- Verbal translation of the final Acte de Vente
- Assistance with telephone calls and emails relating to the transaction
- Communication with the notaire and other relevant organisations
- Help with insurance, utility contracts and internet or service subscriptions connected with the property
Payment terms
50% payable at the Compromis stage and 50% payable on completion.
Full Translation Pack 2
Complete Property Purchase or Sale Assistance
€1,200 TTC
Designed for clients who would like comprehensive administrative and translation support throughout their property transaction.
What's included:
- Everything in Translation Pack 1, plus:
- Arranging appointments for property surveys and diagnostics
- Assistance with drainage and sanitation inspections
- Verbal translation of survey and diagnostic reports
- Ongoing communication in French with the notaire and third parties involved in preparing legal documents
- Assistance preparing contracts, completion documentation and proxy arrangements where required
- Help arranging or cancelling utility contracts including water, electricity, gas, internet and telephone services
- Preparation of French correspondence relating to banks, insurance companies and the French tax authorities
- Support with final bills and administrative arrangements connected with the property
Payment terms
50% payable at the Compromis stage and 50% payable on completion.
Additional information
Appointments can be attended in person or by video call.
A €20 travel supplement applies for appointments more than 40 km from Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin.
Written document translations
If you require a written translation of a document, each project is individually quoted.
Simply send your document by email using the contact form on this website, and I will provide a quotation based on the document and the work required.
Written translations are available by quotation only.
Would you like to discuss your notary or property translation needs?
Every property transaction and succession is different.
If you're buying or selling a home in France, attending a notary appointment or dealing with succession paperwork, please get in touch to discuss your circumstances and the most suitable level of support.
I will be happy to explain the available services and help you decide whether an individual appointment or one of the property translation packages is the best option for your needs.
