Part 5: Part 5: Building-related Knowledge, Property Classification and Property Management
Estate Agency Qualifying Examination · Part 5: Part 5: Building-related Knowledge, Property Classification and Property Management
Which of the following information can be obtained from a building's Occupation Permit (commonly known as the 'OP')? (i) The total gross floor area of the building (ii) The approved uses of the units within the building (iii) The term of the relevant government lease (iv) The saleable area of each unit
Why: (i) Incorrect: the OP contains no floor area information.(ii) Correct: the OP, issued by the Building Authority under the Buildings Ordinance, records the approved use of each unit at completion, the year of completion and the number of units per floor.(iii) Incorrect: the lease term is found in the government lease or land register, not the OP.(iv) Incorrect: saleable area is likewise not shown in the OP.Therefore the answer is B.
A prospective purchaser asks an estate agent to check the permitted use of a vacant site adjoining the flat he intends to buy. From which documents can the agent obtain the information? (i) The Outline Zoning Plan covering the vacant site (ii) The land search record of the flat to be bought (iii) The government lease of the vacant site
Why: (i) Correct: the Outline Zoning Plan prepared by the Town Planning Board shows the planned use of land in the area.(ii) Incorrect: the land search record of the flat itself contains no information on the use of adjoining lots.(iii) Correct: the government lease or conditions of grant set out the user restrictions of the lot.Therefore the answer is D.
Generally speaking, which of the following can be found in a building's Deed of Mutual Covenant (DMC)? (i) The names and contact details of all current owners (ii) The undivided shares allocated to each part of the building (iii) The areas defined as common parts of the building (iv) Each unit owner's proportionate share of management fees
Why: (i) Incorrect: the DMC is executed between the developer and the first purchaser when the building is completed and does not record later owners' names or contact details; current ownership is checked by a land search (EALP Part 5, p. 17).(ii) Correct: the DMC sets out the allocation of undivided shares to each part of the building.(iii) Correct: the DMC defines the common parts of the building.(iv) Correct: the DMC fixes each owner's proportionate share of management fees by undivided shares.Therefore the answer is D.
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