Q. (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 Read More …
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4 types of Caveat under NLC 1965 Q2
Q. Explain four (4) types of caveat as provided under National Land Code 1965. (20 marks, 2016 Q2) A. See posting on “caveats” here. Ref: Nabilah Zamri, on “Land Dealings” Read More …
TCPA Development Charge, Set-back, Public participation and Buffer zone Q3
Q. 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) Read More …
Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act 1966 and Housing Tribunal Q4
Q. 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 Read More …
Duties and Power of MC & Process to recover arrears Q5
Q. (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 Read More …
Land acquisition rationale & Adequate compensation guaranteed Q6
Q. 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 Read More …
Registration of Title, indefeasibility of title Adorna v Boonsom Q7
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 Read More …
Insurance in real estate Q1
Q. 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 Read More …
Imperfect market and Real Estate Investment Q2
Q. 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 Read More …
Advantages and disadvantages for maximum fee chargeable Q3
Q. 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 Read More …
5 situations acted beyond interest of client VAEAR 1981 Q4
Q. 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 Read More …
Soliciting for business vs marketing estate agency service Q5
Q. 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 Read More …
Remedy for error in tenancy accepted Q6
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, Read More …
Essential Clauses in TA and SPA Q7
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 Read More …
‘Zoning’ in Town and Country Planning Act, 1976
Q. What is ‘Zoning’ in Town and Country Planning Act, 1976? A. A good article on this is written by Abdullah, Harun & Rahman (2011) below. See the original question Read More …
Public Participation in Draft Development Plan
Q. Is there any way that the development plan of the proposed land be opened to public feedback? List down the law as according to Town and Country Planning Act, Read More …
Timbering of excavation Q1
Q. (a) When contractors are given permission to start construction work, site works will begin to be implemented. Briefly explain the following site work operations: (i) Clearing the site(ii) Setting Read More …
Foundation and types of soil Q2
Q. (a) Elaborate four (4) factors influencing design and size of a building foundation. (10 marks) (b) Using diagrams, explain the types of foundation suitable for the following types of Read More …
Method of supporting joists and DPC Q3
Q. (a) With the use of diagrams, explain the methods of supporting the ends of joists and the types of joist strutting in the construction of the timber upper floor. Read More …
Window Design and Method of Opening Q4
Q. (a) State four (4) general principles of window design. (10 marks) (b) Using diagrams, explain the types of window based on the methods of opening. (15 marks) (25 marks, Read More …