When you sure about your chosen property, a non-refundable holding deposit of approx 3,000€ will be required. Your deposit is the start of a legal contract, holding the price of the property and ensuring that you will not be affected by any future price increases.

Your deposit also guarantees the removal of the property from the sales market.

This sum is part of the cost of the home and is not an extra payment. It will either be deducted from the price of the home or refunded on completion of the sale.

Your deposit will be paid to the owner, builder or developer of the property and deucted from the purchase price upon completion, a receipt will be issued for this transaction. There are a variety of ways to pay including personal cheque, credit card payment, bank transfer or cash.Of course, certain payment methods may be preferred for private sales.