Thomas Sim E3009

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(a) Discuss the relationship of urban transport with the urban land values. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss five (5) factors influencing demand for transport. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2015 Q5)

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The key reading […]

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(a) Explain Ricardo Rent Theory. (10 marks)

(b) Apply the Ricardo Rent Theory in the residential property market in a location that is familiar to you. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2015 Q4)

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a) Earlier […]

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(a) Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a technique used to determine whether a planned action will turn out good or bad. Explain the principles of evaluation of CBA. (10 marks)

(b) Explain the followings land […]

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Explain and analyse the following theories:

(a) Central Place Theory by Christaller. (10 marks)

(b) Urban Base Theory. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2015 Q2)

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a) Central Place Theory. Further reading go […]

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(a) Basically, the pattern of land use is a reflection of competition for sites between various uses operating through demand and supply. Elaborate four (4) factors that determine land use patterns. (10 […]

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Explain the procedure in setting up an Estate Agency Firm and determine the relevant documentations for it.

(25 marks, 2015 Q1)

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This is a standard ‘must ask’ question.

Similar question was asked […]

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(a) Explain two (2) of the common dilemmas in the implementation of housing development based on the concept of Gated and Guarded Communities Scheme (GACOS) in Malaysia and highlight whether the National Land […]

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Estate agents are not allowed in the course of their duties to solicit for business. Using appropriate example distinguish between soliciting against marketing of estate agent services.

(20 marks, 2015 […]

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(a) With the aid of diagrams, explain how clean water is being treated before being distributed to consumers. (10 marks)

(b) With the aid of diagrams, explain the indirect cold water system for a two storey […]

Q.You are an Estate Negotiator and your Estate Agent is responsible for your conduct. List down some examples of fines which the LPPEH has imposed upon REA for the wrong that had been done by their […]

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How is development charge calculated based on the Development Charge Rules under Town and Country Planning Act, 1976?

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2015 D04 Tax had two questions on calculation of Development Charge under TCPA […]

Q.I always get confused with the calculation of Acquisition Price of real property gains tax, do you have an easy to remember format?A.A good format is by SM Thanneermalai in Accountants Today, October 2010 ‘Real […]

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(b) Daud bought a double storey terraced house on 20th August 2011 for RM400,000. One month later, the car porch leaned and Daud succeeded in recovering RM10,000 by way of damages from the developer. In […]

Q.What are the differences between Slander and Libel?A.The below article is from Laws.com.What is the difference between libel and slander?Libel and slander are both forms of defamation. Defamation is a common law […]

Q.What is Caisson Foundation? Does it differ from Well Foundation?(12.09.2015)A.Actually, Deep Foundation consists of PILE, WELL and CAISSON Foundations. There is a cross over of Well foundation to Caisson […]

Q.Briefly explain ‘Well Foundation’.(12.09.2015)A.Well foundation is a type of deep foundation which is generally provided below the water level for bridges. Cassions or well have been in use for foundations of […]

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Explain the types of building foundations. What are types of ‘Deep Foundations’?

(11.09.2015, modified 12.09.2015)
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[Introduction
The building foundation interacts with the earth. Therefore, this […]

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(a) Differentiate between Liabilities and Equities. (5 marks)

(b) Discuss three (3) types of business ownership. (15 marks)

(20 marks, 2015 Q1)

(11.09.2015)
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(a) Refer earlier post in Accounting […]

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Using appropriate examples, explain the following accounting concepts:

(i) Duality Concepts

(ii) Going Concern Concept

(iii) Historical Cost Concept

(iv) Conservatism

(20 marks, 2015 […]

Q.Axisrata Sdn Bhd maintains its fixed asset at cost. Depreciation provision accounts, one for each type of asset, are in use. At 31 December 2013, the position was as follows:-The following additions were made […]