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Commercial and industrial premises: deposits follow the written tenancy; financing depends on the borrower, property and bank product. Housing-loan assumptions do not automatically apply.
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Is the booking deposit refundable if the commercial loan is rejected or insufficient?
Not automatically. The signed offer, booking terms and SPA must be checked for a financing condition, required margin, deadlines, evidence and refund or forfeiture terms. Seller-deposit refunds and bank cancellation costs are separate issues. Do not assume residential developer SPA protections apply unchanged to a shop lot or factory.
What to do next
- Have your lawyer agree clear financing and refund terms before payment.
- Apply honestly and keep bank decisions and submission records.
- Notify the relevant party in writing within the contractual deadline.
Two rejection letters do not guarantee a refund unless the applicable terms support it; seek advice before missing a deadline.
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What is the buying process for a shop or factory, and when do I get the keys?
Start with intended use and funds, then investigate title, condition and occupation. Put the offer and financing conditions in writing; progress through SPA, valuation, bank offer, legal documentation, required consents, redemption and completion. Handover follows the contract. Loan approval alone does not mean legal conditions or disbursement are complete.
What to do next
- Agree the due-diligence and financing checklist before booking.
- Track SPA, bank and consent milestones with your lawyer.
- Inspect and reconcile possession, accounts and keys at contractual completion.
No universal approval or key-handover deadline applies; title, state consent, tenants and construction can change timing.
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What should I check before buying a tenanted shop or factory as an investment?
Check the actual tenancy, rent receipts, arrears, deposits, expiry, renewal or break terms, permitted use and the sale's possession terms. Confirm whether the bank product accepts investment use; owner-occupied SME products are not interchangeable with landlord financing. Test cash flow after expenses and possible vacancy rather than treating advertised rent as guaranteed repayment.
What to do next
- Ask the lawyer to review tenancy and possession obligations.
- Verify rental and deposit records and document any transfer or adjustment.
- Stress-test vacant periods, repairs and rate changes with the bank.
Buying the property does not automatically cancel the tenancy or guarantee vacant possession or future rent.
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These are general explanations. An individual property, application or agreement still needs confirmation.