Went down that road 20 years back in Sutton. Put in the deposit and conditional offer on a year round beach community home with full services, regular commuter service to Toronto, 5 minute walk to the beach.
Then found out it was a property with stipulations and no commuter service.
I made the right noises and the cheque was returned the next day. Sadly , one learns to trust no one as your benefit is not what they are out for.