Property deposits: questions before payment

Practical steps

1. View the property and establish the identity of the authorized party.
2. Request a receipt and written terms covering amount, currency, purpose and refund.
3. Consult a local professional when uncertain; do not send money to an unverified recipient.

A point to check

Do not pay against a verbal promise to reserve a home you have not been able to inspect.

Continue exploring

Compare listing details with actual properties, and independently check what matters to your decision.