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Refund Policy

When and how refunds are issued for viewing fees, bookings, and shortlets.

Last updated: January 2025

Viewing Fee Refunds

You are eligible for a full refund of a viewing fee when:

  • The agent cancels the scheduled viewing
  • The agent fails to show up at the agreed date and time
  • The property is found to be materially misrepresented or unavailable upon arrival

Refund requests for viewing fees must be submitted within 7 days of the scheduled viewing date via the "My Viewings" section of your dashboard.

Booking & Reservation Fee Refunds

Booking or reservation fees paid to secure a property (for purchase or long-term rental) are refundable only where the agent or property owner is unable to honor the reservation, or where a listing is withdrawn after a reservation fee has been paid. Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by our admin team.

Shortlet Booking Cancellations

Shortlet bookings follow the cancellation window displayed at the time of booking on each listing. Cancellations made within the eligible window receive a full or partial refund depending on the property's stated policy; cancellations made after the window has closed, or no-shows, are not refundable.

Processing Time

Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method via Paystack or Flutterwave and typically take 5 to 10 business days to reflect, depending on your bank or card issuer.

Non-Refundable Circumstances

  • Customer no-shows for a confirmed viewing appointment
  • Change of mind after a viewing has been successfully completed
  • Bookings canceled outside the eligible cancellation window

How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, go to "My Viewings" or "My Bookings" in your dashboard and select the relevant transaction, or email thevhomes@gmail.com with your booking reference. If you disagree with the outcome of a refund decision, you may escalate the matter for review by our admin team, who will assess the case and issue a final determination.