What is 预留费（认购定金）?
向开发商或卖方支付的用于临时保留特定房产购买权的前期款项，通常较小（开发商期房AED 1万至5万，二手房5%-10%），有时在正式合同签署后可抵扣为合同定金。
Description
A reservation fee is a sum paid by a buyer to reserve a specific property unit. It signals serious intent and takes the unit off the market for a defined period, usually 7 to 30 days, during which the formal Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) is prepared. In Dubai, reservation fees typically range from AED 5,000 to AED 50,000 depending on the property value.
Buyer pays the reservation fee and signs a reservation form
The fee is usually deducted from the first installment upon SPA signing
If the buyer withdraws, the fee is typically non-refundable
If the developer fails to proceed, the fee is returned in full
How to interpret
A reservation fee commits you to a specific unit at a specific price, so treat it as seriously as a larger payment. If you subsequently decide not to proceed, the fee is typically forfeited. Before paying, confirm the unit number, purchase price, payment schedule, and the exact refund conditions in writing, not just verbally.
The reservation window is your final opportunity to conduct preliminary due diligence before the SPA is signed. Use the time to verify the developer's RERA registration, review the payment plan structure, and consult a lawyer if the amounts involved are material.
迪拜市场背景
During high-demand launches in Dubai, reservation fees are required within hours. Some developers accept online reservations during virtual launches, with fees payable by card or bank transfer. The reservation fee creates a brief exclusivity window but does not constitute a binding purchase until the SPA is executed.
Frequently asked questions
An upfront payment made to a developer or seller to temporarily hold a property unit off the market while the full sale contract is prepared.
A reservation fee is a sum paid by a buyer to reserve a specific property unit. It signals serious intent and takes the unit off the market for a defined period, usually 7 to 30 days, during which the formal Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) is prepared.
A reservation fee commits you to a specific unit at a specific price, so treat it as seriously as a larger payment. If you subsequently decide not to proceed, the fee is typically forfeited.
During high-demand launches in Dubai, reservation fees are required within hours. Some developers accept online reservations during virtual launches, with fees payable by card or bank transfer.
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In Dubai, reservation fees typically range from AED 5,000 to AED 50,000 depending on the property value. Buyer pays the reservation fee and signs a reservation form The fee is usually deducted from the first installment upon SPA signing If the buyer withdraws, the fee is typically non-refundable If the developer fails to proceed, the fee is returned in full
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