• When a deposit seals a sales agreement, we are committed to finalise the purchase.

• A contract of sale may be terminated if the seller is unable to honour the sales agreement.

• To prove breach of contract we need to submit proof of the original agreement.

• We should always negotiate with the seller to leave the least possible amount of deposit.

• Before paying a deposit, we should make sure that we know the trader we are dealing with and have their contact details. Having a mobile number or e-mail address may not be enough.

Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority
Office for Consumer Affairs
Mizzi House,
National Road,
Blata l-Bajda
HMR 9010

Freephone: 8007 4400
Tel: 2395 2000
Enquiries: info@mccaa.org.mt
Consumer complaints: fair.trading@mccaa.org.mt
Website: www.mccaa.org.mt

MCCAA office hours for the public:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday from 8.30am to 4pm

European Consumer Centre Malta
(For complaints against traders in other EU states)

47A, South Street,
Valletta.
VLT 1101

Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm.

Tel: 2122 1901
E-mail: ecc.malta@gov.mt

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