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Key Facts: EAQE Exam

50 questions

EAQE has 50 MCQs: Part I 30 questions (60 marks) and Part II 20 case questions (40 marks)

EAA Examination Handbook

60%

Pass standard is 60% in each part: 36/60 in Part I and 24/40 in Part II, in the same sitting

EAA Examination Handbook

HK$800

EAQE enrolment fee per attempt, paid to PEAK/VTC

PEAK Examination Centre

4 times a year

The EAQE is held about four sittings per year in Hong Kong

EAA - Estate Agents Qualifying Examination

2.5 hours

Time allowed for the complete EAQE paper covering both parts

EAA Examination Handbook

Cap. 511

The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) is the core law tested by the EAQE

Hong Kong e-Legislation

Estate agent licence

Passing the EAQE qualifies you to apply for an estate agent's licence (the SQE is for salespersons)

EAA - Estate Agents Qualifying Examination

100

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The Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE) is Hong Kong's licensing exam for prospective estate agents, administered by PEAK (VTC) on behalf of the Estate Agents Authority and held about four times a year. It has 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part I (30 questions, 60 marks) on law and practice, and Part II (20 case-based questions, 40 marks) on application. You must pass both parts in the same sitting at 60% (36/60 in Part I and 24/40 in Part II). The enrolment fee is HK$800 per attempt. This 100-question bank gives original multiple-choice practice across the Estate Agents Ordinance, practice regulations, land law, agency, conveyancing and building management.

Sample EAQE Practice Questions

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1Which body is responsible for licensing and regulating estate agents and salespersons in Hong Kong?
A.The Estate Agents Authority (EAA)
B.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority
C.The Land Registry
D.The Real Estate Developers Association
Explanation: The Estate Agents Authority (EAA) is the statutory body established under the Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) to license estate agents and salespersons and to regulate their conduct.
2Which ordinance is the principal legislation governing estate agency practice in Hong Kong?
A.The Conveyancing and Property Ordinance
B.The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511)
C.The Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance
D.The Building Management Ordinance
Explanation: The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) is the principal statute that establishes the EAA, the licensing regime and the rules governing estate agency practice.
3A person who passes the Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE) becomes eligible to apply for which licence?
A.A salesperson's licence only
B.An estate agent's (individual) licence
C.A money lender's licence
D.A surveyor's registration
Explanation: Passing the EAQE qualifies a person to apply for an estate agent's (individual) licence. The Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the lower-level examination for a salesperson's licence.
4Under the Estate Agents Ordinance, an estate agent's licence and a salesperson's licence are normally valid for what period before renewal is required?
A.One year
B.Two years
C.Three years
D.Five years
Explanation: Estate agent and salesperson licences are generally issued for a period of two years and must be renewed before expiry to continue practising.
5Which of the following is a key statutory requirement before a person may carry on business or work as an estate agent in Hong Kong?
A.Holding a valid licence granted by the EAA
B.Being a member of a property developers' association
C.Holding a practising certificate from the Law Society
D.Owning at least one residential property
Explanation: It is an offence under the Estate Agents Ordinance to act as an estate agent or salesperson without holding a valid licence granted by the EAA.
6If a licensed estate agent is convicted of a relevant offence or breaches the Ordinance, which body has power to take disciplinary action such as reprimand, fine, or suspension of the licence?
A.The District Court
B.The Estate Agents Authority
C.The Consumer Council
D.The Companies Registry
Explanation: The Estate Agents Authority has statutory disciplinary powers under the Ordinance, including issuing reprimands, imposing fines, and suspending or revoking licences.
7Which document must a licensed estate agency company display or make available to show that it is authorised to carry on estate agency work?
A.A business registration certificate only
B.A valid estate agent's (company) licence
C.A deed of mutual covenant
D.An occupation permit
Explanation: An estate agency company must hold and be able to produce a valid estate agent's (company) licence granted by the EAA; a business registration certificate alone is not sufficient.
8A licensed salesperson must carry out estate agency work on behalf of, and under the supervision of, which of the following?
A.A licensed estate agent (company or individual)
B.A solicitor
C.The Land Registry
D.Any property owner
Explanation: Under the Ordinance, a salesperson must act for and be supervised by a licensed estate agent; a salesperson cannot operate an estate agency business independently.
9Which of the following is an example of conduct that could render a person 'not a fit and proper person' to hold an estate agent's licence?
A.Holding a university degree in surveying
B.A conviction for fraud or dishonesty
C.Working part-time in another industry
D.Speaking only Cantonese
Explanation: A conviction involving fraud, dishonesty or similar offences is directly relevant to whether a person is fit and proper to be licensed under the Ordinance.
10The Estate Agents Authority is funded principally through which of the following?
A.Property rates collected by the Government
B.Licence fees and related charges payable by the trade
C.Stamp duty on property transactions
D.Commission paid by buyers
Explanation: The EAA is largely self-financing through licence fees, examination fees and other charges payable by the estate agency trade.

About the EAQE Exam

The Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE) is the Hong Kong licensing examination that a person must pass to apply for an estate agent's (individual) licence from the Estate Agents Authority (EAA). It is administered for the EAA by the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) of the Vocational Training Council and is held about four times a year. The paper contains 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part I (30 questions, 60 marks) tests knowledge of the relevant law and practice, while Part II (20 questions, 40 marks) uses case-based questions to test application of that knowledge to practical situations. The syllabus covers the Estate Agents Ordinance and licensing, the practice regulations and Code of Ethics, land law and the conveyancing process, agency and contract law, and building management and related ordinances. Candidates must pass both parts in the same sitting at the 60% standard.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part I has 30 questions (60 marks) testing legal and practice knowledge; Part II has 20 case-based questions (40 marks) applying the syllabus to scenarios.

Time Limit

2.5 hours (150 minutes) for the complete paper covering both parts.

Passing Score

Candidates must pass both parts in the same sitting: at least 36 of 60 marks in Part I and at least 24 of 40 marks in Part II, i.e. 60% in each part.

Exam Fee

HK$800 enrolment fee per attempt, paid to the examination centre (PEAK/VTC). (Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), on behalf of the Estate Agents Authority (EAA))

EAQE Exam Content Outline

25%

Estate Agents Ordinance and licensing

The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) and its subsidiary legislation, the licensing regime for estate agents and salespersons, the role and powers of the Estate Agents Authority, statements of particulars of business, offences and disciplinary action.

20%

Practice regulations and Code of Ethics

The Estate Agents Practice (General Duties and Hong Kong Residential Properties) Regulation, the Code of Ethics, prescribed estate agency and sale-and-purchase agreement forms (Forms 3, 4 and 5), conflict-of-interest rules, and EAA practice circulars.

25%

Land law and conveyancing

Land tenure and Government leases in Hong Kong, the Land Registration Ordinance and deeds registration, the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance, title and encumbrances, and the conveyancing process from provisional agreement to assignment and completion.

15%

Agency law and contract

The estate agent's status and authority as agent, fiduciary and statutory duties, single versus dual agency, commission entitlement, and the basic contract-law principles that govern property transactions and agency agreements.

15%

Building management and related ordinances

The Building Management Ordinance, deeds of mutual covenant and owners' corporations, the Buildings Ordinance and unauthorised building works, and awareness of mortgages and stamp duty as they affect property transactions.

How to Pass the EAQE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Candidates must pass both parts in the same sitting: at least 36 of 60 marks in Part I and at least 24 of 40 marks in Part II, i.e. 60% in each part.
  • Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part I has 30 questions (60 marks) testing legal and practice knowledge; Part II has 20 case-based questions (40 marks) applying the syllabus to scenarios.
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) for the complete paper covering both parts.
  • Exam fee: HK$800 enrolment fee per attempt, paid to the examination centre (PEAK/VTC).

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EAQE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) and the practice regulation directly; many EAQE questions test exact statutory duties, time limits and form requirements rather than general ideas.
2Memorise the prescribed forms - especially the estate agency agreement (Form 3/4) and the sale-and-purchase agreement (Form 5) - and what each must contain, because Part II cases often turn on them.
3For land law, build a clear picture of the conveyancing timeline from provisional agreement to assignment and completion, and learn where the Land Registration Ordinance and Conveyancing and Property Ordinance apply.
4Practise Part II by reading each case carefully, identifying the agent's duty or breach, then matching it to the specific Ordinance, regulation or Code of Ethics provision.
5Keep current with EAA practice circulars and recent changes such as stamp-duty and cooling measures, since the EAA updates the syllabus and questions periodically.
6Plan your time as roughly 1.5 minutes per Part I question and a little more per Part II case, and remember you must clear both parts at 60% in the same sitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the EAQE and how is it structured?

The EAQE has 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts. Part I has 30 questions worth 60 marks and tests legal and practice knowledge; Part II has 20 case-based questions worth 40 marks and tests how you apply that knowledge to scenarios.

What is the EAQE pass standard?

You must pass both parts in the same sitting at 60%. That means at least 36 of 60 marks (18 of 30 questions) in Part I and at least 24 of 40 marks (12 of 20 questions) in Part II. Passing one part only does not carry forward.

Who runs the EAQE and how often is it held?

The Estate Agents Authority (EAA) authorises the examination, which is administered by the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) of the Vocational Training Council. It is held about four times a year at sittings in Hong Kong.

How much does the EAQE cost?

The enrolment fee is HK$800 per attempt, paid to the examination centre (PEAK/VTC) when you enrol. The estate agent's licence application fee is paid separately to the EAA after you pass.

What is the difference between the EAQE and the SQE?

Passing the EAQE qualifies you to apply for an estate agent's (full) licence, while the Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE) qualifies only for a salesperson's licence. The EAQE covers a wider syllabus and includes the case-based Part II.

What topics does the EAQE cover?

The syllabus covers the Estate Agents Ordinance and licensing, the practice regulations and Code of Ethics, land law and the conveyancing process, agency and contract law, and building management and related ordinances such as the Building Management Ordinance and Buildings Ordinance.