EAQE Exam — All 8 Parts Breakdown

Part 1: Introduction to the Estate Agency Trade in Hong Kong

簡介香港地產代理業

Lightly weighted in the exam. Covers the historical background of Hong Kong's estate agency industry, the role and functions of the EAA, the industry's expectations of agents, and basic concepts of professional conduct.

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Part 2: Estate Agents Ordinance and Estate Agency Practice ⭐ Most Important

《地產代理條例》及地產代理實務

The highest-weighted Part and the core of preparation for both the Estate Agent and Salesperson exams. Covers the principal provisions of the Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511), agency agreements, commission rules, agent duties and the code of conduct.

Key ordinance: Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511)

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Part 3: Law Governing Estate Agency Practice and Conveyancing Procedures

規管地產代理實務和物業轉易程序的法例

The second highest-weighted Part. Covers Hong Kong's property conveyancing procedures, provisional agreements for sale and purchase, formal agreements, completion procedures, and the requirements of the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (Cap. 621).

Key ordinance: Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (Cap. 621)

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Part 4: Land Registration System, Land Search and Property-related Information Systems

土地註冊制度、查冊及與物業有關的資料系統

Covers Hong Kong's land registration system, land search procedures, title documents, lot types (government leases, private deeds) and the use of related information systems. Highly practical — familiarity with land search operations is essential.

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Part 5: Introduction to Building-related Knowledge, Property Classification and Property Management

簡介與建築物有關的知識、物業分類及物業管理

Covers property classification (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), basic building knowledge, key points of the Buildings Ordinance, and the fundamentals of property management. Moderately weighted.

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Part 6: Principles and Practice of Property Valuation

物業估價的原則及實務

Covers the main methods of property valuation in Hong Kong (comparison method, income method, cost method, etc.) and their practical application. Relatively lightly weighted.

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Part 7: Leasing and Tenancy Matters

批租和租務事宜

Covers Hong Kong tenancy law, types of tenancy, the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, rent determination, and key points of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance. Moderately weighted.

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Part 8: Management of Estate Agency Business and Supervision of Salespersons

管理地產代理業務及監督營業員

Covers the day-to-day management of an estate agency business, supervisory responsibilities over salespersons, compliance requirements and business conduct. A key area for the Estate Agent exam.

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Question Weighting Reference

• Part 2: approx. 25–30% (heaviest)
• Part 3: approx. 20–25%
• Part 4: approx. 15–20%
• Parts 7 & 8: approx. 8–10% each
• Parts 5 & 6: approx. 3–5% each
• Part 1: approx. 1–2%