Search results

I would just make a holding depsot of $X which would be refundable if you did know go ahead - knowing this is essentially meaningless but does show you are interested.

Of course you can buy a property without a formal contract of sale and vendor statement. Happens all the time. The contract could be binding but may not be enforceable.

Just make sure the holding deposit is refundable.

If it is a private sale how come a rea is involved? You can pay a deposit now, a holding deposit, but you won't be entering a formal contact until you sign a contract. You won't know the terms you are entering into. Giving a $1000 deposit provides you with no protection at all. The vendor...