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What is “OSC” and how is it able to improve the approval of property development in your area?

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2015 D07 Q7 has the same question, and this posting is a continuation of the discussion.

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What if your neighbour downstairs says your bathroom leaks to his bedroom?

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IF you live in a high rise building and have an inter-floor leakage issue, you can be rest assured that you are not alone. […]

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What are the example of wrong advertisements against the rules and regulation of the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Act, 1981? What are the sections of the law which govern advertisement?

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With […]

Q.LPPEH requires the renewal of authority to practice as a firm annually. What are the required process to make a renewal?A.See below communication from LPPEH on the above matter.The procedure is using Form P […]

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Explain any three (3) of the following:

i) Combine System in underground sewerage system.
ii) Back Siphonage in water supply system.
iii) Factors to be considered in selecting sanitary appliances.
iv) […]

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Solid waste disposal has become a serious issue for our country. Explain the solid waste disposal method below and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

i) Landfill.
ii) Incinerator.
iii) […]

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(a) With the aid of labeled diagrams explain the following roof structure for large single-storey factory building:

i) Lattice roof structure.
ii) Portal frame roof structure. (15 marks)

(b) Discuss the […]

Q.The Single Stack System is the simplification of the one pipe system. Explain using diagrams the construction of the single stack system and give its advantages as compared to the one pipe system.(25 marks, 2015 […]

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The Industrialized Building System (IBS) was introduced by the Government in 2003 due to its many benefits such as reduced construction time and better site management. This effort to promote the usage of IBS […]

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(a) Discuss five (5) factors that need to be considered when selecting floor finishes. (10 marks)

(b) With the aid of diagrams, explain the following types of floor construction:

i) Suspended Timber […]

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(a) Elaborate three (3) situations where an agent is said to have acquired his listing through unethical practice. (10 marks)

(b) The use of Internet has reduced the level of professionalism amongst estate […]

Q.Discuss the reason why estate agents are prohibited by the law in using indifferent promotional methods such as large size signboards, war posters, signage in inappropriate locations and others.(20 marks, 2015 […]

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(a) Discuss the effect of exclusive agency appointment towards real estate marketing process. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss three (3) disadvantages of the private treaty mode of sale of property to the prospective […]

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Discuss the remedy available to a purchaser who is aggravated by the fact that the conditions of property delivered to him are not as stated in the contract. You may use assumptions and examples in the […]

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(a) Discuss with examples what a conditional agreement is. (10 marks)

(b) Explain the effect of a conditional agreement with regards to the payment of estate agency fee. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2015 […]

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Discuss four (4) obligations of vendors and four (4) obligations of purchasers in a formal contract of sale and purchase of property. In the discussion, deliberate also the effects and consequences of […]

Q.An estate agent should not be seen as speculating in due course of discharging his duties. Discuss the steps he should take before agreeing to market a property after realizing the asking price is way beyond its […]

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The Housing Development Act (Control and Licensing) 1966, is aimed at looking after the interest of house buyers and to control the activities of Housing Developers. Explain:

(a) The conditions required to […]

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Explain the followings based on the Town and Country Planning Act, 1976:

(a) Development Charge (5 marks)
(b) Purchase Notice (5 marks)
(c) Public participation in Structure Plan (5 marks)
(d) Zoning (5 […]

Q.The purpose of Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) and Uniform Building By Laws 1984 are to ensure that all buildings are safe for occupation.Elaborate:(a) The two (2) shortfalls exist in both […]