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What is Agreement to Sell?

By Property Point Advisory·Updated September 2026

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An Agreement to Sell sets out the terms, price, payment schedule and possession date before the final Sale Deed. Get every promised amenity, spec and penalty-for-delay clause written into it — verbal assurances aren't enforceable.

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What does Agreement to Sell mean?

An Agreement to Sell sets out the terms, price, payment schedule and possession date before the final Sale Deed. Get every promised amenity, spec and penalty-for-delay clause written into it — verbal assurances aren't enforceable.

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