booking deposit - fully refundable with no quibble?

[berlininvest]

I am pulling out of buying a second hand property in Ireland, due to the vendor not meeting the agreed dates to sign contracts, never mind exchange.

I paid 2.5 % booking deposit.

My simple question is: is the booking deposit 100% refundable with no quibble ? (My understanding is 'Yes').

Has anyone out there done this?

Is there any risk that the EA / vendor will try to hold on to the deposit?

Sorry for the somewhat naive question, hope for some answers from experienced people.

 

[plant43]

It is fully refundable with no quibble. The EA might not be the quickest to refund it, but s/he has to.

 

[berlininvest]

That's great, thanks!

 

[Lobby]

The deposit is refundable, however the EA may wait until the vendors solicitor has confirmed that any documentation (title etc) has been returned by your solicitor before issuing you with a cheque.