Activity

Q.’The term of engagement given by the client to the estate agency firm dictates the scope of its authority and it is therefore important that such terms are precise in language and should not be […]

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(a) Describe the three (3) modes of selling a property.

(b) State the differences between Auction and Tender.

(c) State the scale of fee in the sale of a property. What discount can be given?

(25 […]

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(a) Land laws in Malaysia apply the principle of ‘quic quid plantato solo solo cedit’ to define land. With reference to suitable court cases, elaborate the meaning of ‘quic quid plantato solo solo cedit’ […]

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Explain four (4) types of caveat as provided under National Land Code 1965.

(20 marks, 2016 Q2)

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See posting on “caveats” here.

Ref:
Nabilah Zamri, on “Land Dealings” Unit 5 available from Scribd […]

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You are invited to participate in a discussion on the impacts of Town and Country Planning Act, 1976 on property owners.

Discuss the followings:

(a) Development Charge (5 marks)

(b) Building Set-back (5 […]

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The Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act 1966 is aimed to protect the interest of house buyers and to control the activities of Housing Developers.

With reference to the Housing Development […]

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(a) Illustrate the duties and powers of the Management Corporation as provided under the Strata Titles Act 1985.

(b) Unpaid service charge is a bane (problem) to the Management Corporation. Explain the […]

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Mr. Norman has received a gazatte notification under the Section 8, Land Acquisition Act 1960, that his land is affected with the land acquisition project. Mr Norman could not accept the fact that his land […]

Q.The security of land tenure is crucial and an important catalyst for property development sector.
With reference to the decisions of High, Appeal and Federal Courts in Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom […]

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There is a variety of property insurance coverage in the market. Discuss five (5) factors to be considered by your client by contemplating to purchase an insurance policy for his newly acquired property. Give […]

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An investor intends to diversify his investment into real estate. He believes that it is beneficial to his strategy due to the imperfect real estate market.

(a) Define imperfect market (5 marks)

(b) […]

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Estate agency fee is chargeable on a maximum basis. Explain two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages for such basis from an estate agent’s view point.

(20 marks, 2016 Q3)

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Fee changeable is on a […]

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With reference to Code of Conduct and Ethics in the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Rules, 1981, explain five (5) situations that may render the registered estate agent has acted beyond the interest of […]

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Estate agents are not allowed in the course of his duty to solicit for business. Distinguish between soliciting for business and marketing for estate agency service. Give examples.

(20 marks, 2016 […]

Q.Discuss the remedy for an offer made by an estate agent to a prospective tenant which contain errors upon acceptance. Give examples.(25 marks, 2016 Q6)A.In Contracts Act 1950, Section 149 – ratification, or […]

Q.Discuss two (2) essential clauses in the followings:(a) Tenancy Agreement (10 marks)(b) Sales and Purchase Agreement (10 marks)(20 marks, 2016 Q7)A.Two (2) essential clauses(a) Tenancy AgreementTermination of […]

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With the aid of diagrams, explain the following types of foundations:

(i) Pad Foundation
(ii) Strip Foundation
(iii) Raft Foundation
(iv) Pile Foundation

(25 marks, 2016 Q1)

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Type of foundation […]

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(a) Explain the factors that influence the choice of steel and concrete as material for framed structures. (15 marks)

(b) Outline the advantages of the following frame structures:

(i) in-situ cast reinforced […]

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(a) Using suitable diagrams, explain the underground sewerage system for combined and separate systems. (15 marks)

(b) Explain four (4) types of materials that are used for water supply pipes. (10 […]

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(a) Outline four (4) factors that affect the performance of a roof. (10 marks)

(b) Using sketches, explain the construction of reinforced concrete flat roof for high rise buildings. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2016 […]