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Sending a deposit to an estate agent

Writer: Daft.ie Insights
Daft.ie Insights
Oct 27, 2021
1 min read

Updated: Nov 19, 2021

After a seller has accepted your offer the estate agent will ask you for the details of your solicitor and they will request a booking deposit. It's normally between two and five per cent of the total asking price and is used to show you're serious about buying the property.


But don't worry, if you change your mind or the surveyors report reveals significant problems you can still get a full refund on your deposit.



 
 
 

33 Comments


Aaron West
Aaron West
3 days ago

The part about getting a full refund if the surveyor finds big problems is really good to know. I looked up Graveyard Keeper 2 Wiki after reading this and it helped me understand how booking deposits work when you're buying a place.

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Such a valuable and well-explained post! I really enjoyed the way you presented the information in a simple and engaging manner. The useful insights and practical takeaways make this content worth reading. Great work, and I’m excited to see more helpful posts from you! EasyGrader

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