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Hi ER,

For your case, sorry there is no basis to sue as the seller has not officially accepted your offer and to sign on the OTP.

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Aaron
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Hi,
If no monies was involved or OTP was not issued, there is nothing you can do legally. Best is for you to engage an agent to find you the next best home. Please contact me.
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You can sue, since there is an agreement already provided in the form of whatsapp message, however, you will need to spend money to do that so whether or not it is worth the cause for you to do so you need to decide.

At the end of the day, purchasing a property should be a happy occasion therefore if I were in your position, I will treat this as a lesson learnt and be more prudent in my negotiation with seller and agent. This is also 1 of the key reason why some buyers prefer to appoint an agent even though agent fees is applicable for HDB resale purchase instead of going DIY just to save that amount. If you have an agent representing you in this negotiation, I can only say that he or she lacks the. experience for such negotiation.

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Hi ER,

1) There is no contract formed when you put up your offer without any consideration (money).
2) The seller has all the right to give the OTP to another buyer even after verbally agreeing (including a written agreement) to your offer.
3) You have no case against the seller or the seller's agent.
4) You will need 3 elements in order to form a legal contract.

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Hi Er,

If there's no consideration given, there's no basis of a contract. Hence, you are unlikely to win in the law suite. An experienced agent will likely be able to handle this properly and ensure the deal goes through.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

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It may be possible to pursue legal action against the seller or agent for breach of contract if they accepted your offer through WhatsApp and then subsequently sold the property to another buyer.

When an offer is accepted by the seller or agent, it creates a binding contract between the parties, which includes the terms and conditions of the offer. If the seller or agent breaches that contract by selling the property to another buyer, then they may be liable for damages.

In your case, it is important to review the evidence that you have to support your claim. If you have a clear record of the WhatsApp conversation where the offer was accepted, and if you can demonstrate that you had a reasonable expectation that the OTP would be issued to you, then you may have a strong case to pursue legal action.

However, it is also important to note that the specific circumstances of your case may impact your ability to pursue legal action. For example, if you did not pay an option fee, then it may be more difficult to argue that you had a binding agreement with the seller or agent.

Ultimately, the best course of action is to consult with a qualified real estate attorney in Singapore who can advise you on your legal options and help you to pursue your case if appropriate. Read More