What is a holding deposit? A guide for tenants and landlords

Estate agent handing over house keys with contract in the background.

When applying to rent a property, you’ll often come across the term holding deposit, sometimes called a holding fee or reservation deposit. For many tenants, this is one of the first financial commitments made during the rental application process. And for landlords, it offers a level of reassurance that an applicant is serious.  But what […]