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Will my subsale booking deposit be refunded if the bank rejects my loan?
Not automatically. The outcome depends on the written offer or SPA, any financing condition, required evidence, deadlines and the facts of the case. Before paying, have a lawyer check exactly when a refund applies. A rejection letter alone does not create a universal refund right.
What to do next
- Check financing and termination clauses before payment.
- Keep bank decisions and all signed documents.
- Ask your lawyer to respond within the contractual deadline.
Neither automatic full refund nor automatic forfeiture is promised here. Do not stop complying with deadlines without legal advice.
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How much booking deposit must I pay for a subsale home?
There is no universal 1%, 2% or 3% booking amount for every subsale purchase. The amount, balance deposit, deadlines and refund conditions must be agreed in writing with the seller. If cash is insufficient, ask for revised payment terms before signing or paying; the seller does not have to accept them.
What to do next
- Ask for the complete written offer.
- Have your lawyer check payment and refund terms.
- Pay only after agreeing the amount, payee and receipt.
A small booking payment can still create obligations. Subsale terms differ from HDA developer-sale rules and auction conditions.
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Can I pay 1% first and use EPF to top up the deposit later?
It is not an automatic entitlement. For a subsale, the seller must accept any staged payment in writing. EPF housing withdrawal requires eligible savings and supporting documents, including the purchase agreement and loan approval for a financed purchase. Do not assume EPF will release money before the booking or balance-deposit deadline.
What to do next
- Check EPF eligibility and documents first.
- Agree a realistic written schedule with the seller.
- Keep cash available for amounts due before approval.
No guaranteed EPF amount or arrival date. Do not sign on the assumption that a 1% payment settles the deposit obligation.
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These are general explanations. An individual property, application or agreement still needs confirmation.