The sale of a farm takes place in three main stages: valuation and defining sale conditions, finding a buyer and negotiation, then formalizing and completing the transfer.

The process involves legal, administrative, and regulatory steps.

Ideally, 2 to 3 years before the desired sale date, or even earlier to optimize taxation and succession.

This allows time to organize administrative, financial, and structural aspects.

From 9 months to over a year, or even two years, between the first contact and the final signing.

Timing depends on various factors: complexity of the file, administrative procedures, obtaining authorizations or financing, etc.

Evaluating a farm involves estimating the value of land, buildings, equipment, livestock, stock, and possibly the farmhouse, while considering its economic potential.

This can be done by an independent expert or a professional specialized in farm transactions. This step allows for setting a consistent and justified sale price.

Several aids are available: Young Farmer Grant (DJA), some regional schemes, and various tax and social exemptions.

Altéor Transaction can provide more details here.

You can consult our specialized listings (such as those of Altéor Transaction), or contact us to be connected with targeted sellers via our database.

Our consultants have a network and contacts that allow them to prospect on your behalf.

Buying a farm involves several costs: sale price, notary fees, negotiation fees, inspections, surveyor, costs related to legal setup (company creation, deeds), and more.

It is important to establish an overall budget at the start of the project.