Thomas Sim E3009

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What are the fee allowable on agency appointment?

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The Lembaga (LPPEH) and Malaysia Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) have the following fee schedule published in their websites:

This fee schedule is […]

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What is the relationship of value in land with its productivity and profitability? What is the theory which support this relationship?

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This is the “Bit Rent Theory of Ricardo”.

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Q.What do you understand by ‘Urban base theory’?A.Urban base theory is usually called ‘urban theory’ or ‘Economic Base Theory’. There is another term called ‘Urban Economics’.The extract below explains in simple […]

Q.What do you need to know about Land Economics?A.(Bold and underline my own emphasis)Based on RMIT Australia, the undergraduate program of Property Management requires that the below knowledge be acquainted with […]

Q.What is ‘Central Place Theory’?A.This usually refers to Christaller’s Central Place Theory, 1933.Central place theory is a spatial theory in urban geography that attempts to explain the reasons behind the […]

Q.The land use pattern has many different propositions by various theorists, can you give a summary?A.Below is an extract from ‘Urban land use and transportation’Land Use ModelsThe relationships between […]

Q.What is Haig Argument of transportation and Land Value and Rent?A.The key reading is from the site of The Geography of Transport Systems.Before we discuss about Haig, we need to relate to the theory of Land […]

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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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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 […]