a sum of money paid to the landlord or accommodation agency to guarantee that the prospective tenant wishes to take up the tenancy
a refundable deposit put down by a buyer to show goodwill that they will complete the purchase.
Usually equivalent to one month's rent and generally paid subject to contract (to the landlord's solicitor) when an offer is made on a property and prior to receiving a draft Tenancy Agreement. This deposit becomes the first month's rent when the Tenancy Agreement is signed or is usually fully refundable in the event that the Tenancy Agreement is not signed by both parties.
A deposit to show the buyer's intention to purchase.
An initial (goodwill) sum of money given to register interest in or bind the sale of real estate before the full deposit is paid. For example, if a property is purchased on Saturday, the agent may take a holding deposit of a few hundred dollars until the buyer can arrange for the full deposit to be paid on Monday
a deposit that a tenant gives to a landlord to hold a rental unit until the tenant pays the first month's rent and the security deposit.
A refundable deposit showing goodwill from the buyer to follow through with the purchase
A small amount paid to the seller's agent to indicate your interest in the purchase of the seller's property. It does not prevent the property from being sold to other interested buyers.
The amount of funds given in order to secure a property once the offer has been accepted. The holding deposit is good for a specified time until the contract is exchanged.
This is usually a nominal amount (£100 +) that will be asked for when a tenant applies for a tenancy of a property. If the tenancy does not proceed – tenant pulling out – references not acceptable this is then often retained by the agent. Assuming the tenancy proceeds, then the amount is normally deducted from the first months rental/ deposit.
An amount given by a buyer to the estate agent acting for the seller. It shows the buyer's serious commitment to the property, but is not compulsory and is refundable if the offer is rejected.
A refundable deposit based on the goodwill of the buyer to go ahead with the purchase.
a sum of money given to register interest before a full deposit is made