Activity

Q.a) State five (5) objectives of site investigation. (10 marks)b) Prepare a report regarding the information needed for the site investigation. (15 marks)(25 marks, 2014 Q1)A.(a)To assess the suitability of the […]

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a) List five (5) differences between shallow and deep foundation. (10 marks)

b) Sheet pile walls are constructed by driving prefabricated sections into the ground. With the aid of sketches, explain the […]

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a) Timber is one of the materials widely used in Malaysia. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using timber in building construction. (15 marks)

b) Classify three (3) types of timber preservation. […]

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a) In Malaysia, builders prefer to construct pitch roof system as compared to flat roof system. Explain the statement. (10 marks)

b) With the aid of labelled diagram, explain the construction of lattice […]

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“Plumbing refers to a system of pipes that supplies domestic water to occupants and carries waste from the building” (Mel A Sher, 1983)

Based on the statement above, explain the following:

a) Indirect […]

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a) State five (5) main functions of ventilation in buildings. (10 marks)

b) With reference to the requirements provided under the Uniform Building By Law 1984, explain the types of mechanical ventilation. […]

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a) State the functional requirements for external walls of buildings. (7 marks)

b) Illustrate using diagrams, the following types of wall for framed buildings:

i) Curtain Walls

ii) Partition Walls (18 […]

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a) In the post contract stage, ie. after the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) is signed, there are various procedures involved pending registration of a property. Ascertain the significance of the following […]

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a) Property speculation activities have made property a short term rather than a long term investment. Explain the drawbacks of property as a short term investment vehicle. (10 marks)

b) In overcoming […]

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a) Private treaty is a method commonly used in the sale and purchase of property. Explain the three (3) advantages and disadvantages of this method to registered estate agents. (12 marks)

b) Other than private […]

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The code of conduct and ethics as in the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Rules 1981, among others requires every registered estate agent to render service to his client with absolute fidelity.

With […]

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a) Discuss the contractual obligations of vendors on three (3) of the essential terms of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) of property. (12 marks)

b) Earnest money and deposits are two interchangeable […]

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A developer is proposing a new housing scheme located in close proximity to several other on-going housing developments. As a registered estate agent, you have been approached by the developer to give advice […]

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A developer is proposing a new housing scheme located in close proximity to several other on-going housing developments. As a registered estate agent, you have been approached by the developer to give advice […]

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a) Between exclusive agency and multiple agency appointment, ascertain which of these two agency appointment is more beneficial to a developer intending to sell housing units in a newly completed project. (15 […]

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Multiple listing services (MLS) have gained popularity as a promotional tool in property marketing in Malaysia. Discuss what MLS is and the drawbacks of these services towards estate agency practice.

(20 […]

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Under Section 7A, Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966, there are five (5) statutory duties of licensed housing developers. Elaborate all these duties and discuss how they can mitigate the cases […]

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

Discuss the following:

a) Local Plan (10 marks)

(Repeated in 2013 […]

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a) The Federal Constitution 1957 requires for payment of compensation for land acquisition has to be adequate. However, the term ‘adequate compensation’ is not defined in the Constitution and Land Acquisition […]

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a) The Management Corporation has been conferred with greater duties and powers by the Strata Title Act, 1985 and Strata Management Act 2013 in managing common property. Explain four (4) main responsibilities […]