Buyer Guides

Reservation Contracts

What a reservation agreement does and what to check before paying the deposit.

Updated October 5, 2026

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A reservation agreement takes a specific unit off the market for a short period against a deposit, while your lawyer carries out checks. Check the amount, the deadline for signing the private purchase contract and whether, and when, the deposit is refundable.