About The Course
Preparing for the Hong Kong real estate exam? This comprehensive prep course breaks down both SQE and EAQE material into easy, bite-sized lessons, guiding you step-by-step through the theory and practice you need to succeed. Rest assured, this course is updated quarterly.
Follow the course flow, build your confidence, and walk into the exam fully prepared to start your real estate career. Like Ryan Serhant says, Ready, Set, Go!
☝️ What You’ll Learn
This course simplifies the Hong Kong real estate exam materials, making your preparation easier and less overwhelming. The structured lessons build your knowledge step-by-step, avoiding information overload. Plus, we’ve packed in key strategies, hundreds of practice questions, and highlighted essential topics you must know to succeed.
Think of this course as your personalized toolkit, helping you study smarter, not harder.
📔 Why Choose This Course?
- Save Time: Cut your study time by over 50% with a focused approach that highlights what’s essential for the exam.
- Everything You Need in One Place: Access all key materials in one easy-to-navigate platform.
- Bite-Sized, Practical Lessons: Learn efficiently with concise lessons designed to simplify complex topics.
- Tailored for Exam Success: Extensive practice questions and mock exams built specifically for the SQE and EAQE.
- Expertly Crafted: Developed by a PhD expert to ensure high-quality, reliable content.
- Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace, anytime, on any device.
✅ What’s Included
- EAA Handbook Summaries (Parts 1–8): Clear, concise summaries of all key sections.
- Practice Circulars (1999–2023): Comprehensive coverage of regulatory updates.
- The Code of Ethics: Essential ethical standards for real estate professionals.
- Study & Exam Tips: Proven strategies for memorizing key content and acing case studies.
- 6 E-quizzes, 3 Case Studies, and 2 Mock Exams: Simulate the exam with realistic practice.
- Tailored Content: Salesperson candidates can simply skip Parts 6 and 8 of the EAA Handbook (e.g. excluded material of the SQE exam)
With everything neatly organized and easy to follow, this course will keep you on track to pass the exam with confidence.
Disclaimer: This course is independent of PEAK (Peak Education Academy) and is not affiliated with them. Any PEAK source materials referenced are publicly available and owned by PEAK.
Curriculum
- ✅ Start Here
- 1.1 History of the Real Estate Trade in Hong Kong
- 1.2 History of Real Estate Agency Practice
- 1.3 Government Bodies Related to the Real Estate Trade
- 1.4 The Ecosystem Around Real Estate
- 1.5 Role of Agents
- 1.6 History of Estate Agents Ordinance (EAO)
- 1.7 Expectations From Real Estate Agents
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- 2.1 The Estate Agents Authority
- 2.2 Complaints Handling and Disciplinary Actions
- 2.3 Statement of Particulars of Business (SPOB)
- 2.4 License Requirements
- 2.5 License Exemptions
- 2.6 License Application Forms
- 2.7 Renewing and Revoking Licenses
- 2.8 The Estate Agency Agreement
- 2.9 Agent Responsibilities
- 2.10 Estate Agency Agreement Forms and Statutory Notices
- 2.11 Disputes About Commission
- 2.12 Offenses and Penalties
- 2.13 Appeals
- 2.14 The Code of Ethics
- 2.15 Practice Regulations
- 2.16 Handling Client Money and Accounts
- 2.17 First Sales: Regulations
- 2.18 First Sales: Practice Circulars
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- 3.1 Contract and Deeds
- 3.2 Essential Elements of a Contract
- 3.3 Interpretation of a Contract
- 3.4 Breach of Contract and Remedies
- 3.5 Misrepresentation
- 3.6 Negligence
- 3.7 Conveyancing and Property Ordinance (CPO)
- 3.8 Land Registration Ordinance (LRO)
- 3.9 Housing Ordinance (HO) - Alienation HOS/TPS
- 3.10 Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO)
- 3.11 Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance (UCO)
- 3.12 Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (PBO)
- 3.13 Misrepresentation Ordinance (MO) and Control of Exemption Clauses Ordinance (CECO)
- 3.14 Conveyancing Procedures
- 3.15 Provisional Agreement for Sale and Purchase (PASP)
- 3.16 Mortgages
- 3.17 Stamp Duty
- 3.18 Calculation of Stamp Duty
- 3.19 Property Tax
- 3.20 Government Rent
- 3.21 Rates
- 3.22 Profits Tax
- 3.23 Land Contracts
- 3.24 Formal Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA)
- 3.25 Key Legal Concepts in PASP/SPA
- 3.26 Completion Process SPA
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- 4.1 Deeds Registration System
- 4.2 Types of Property Ownership
- 4.3 The Land Search
- 4.3.1 Property Particulars
- 4.3.2 Owner Particulars
- 4.3.3 Incumbrances
- 4.3.4 Deeds Pending Registration
- 4.4 The Land Register
- 4.5 Government Orders and Notices in a Land Search
- 4.6 Common Encumbrances in a Land Search
- 4.7 Date of Completion of a Building
- 4.8 Company Registry Search
- 4.9 Lands Department
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- 5.1 Types of Government Leases
- 5.2 Government Lease Conditions
- 5.3 Special Categories of Land
- 5.4 The New Territories “Small House” Policy
- 5.5 Town Planning Ordinance (TPO)
- 5.6 New Sites and Re-developments
- 5.7 Building Ordinance (BO)
- 5.8 Building Works
- 5.9 Deed of Mutual Covenant (DMC)
- 5.10 Building Management
- 5.11 Building Management Ordinance (BMO)
- 5.12 Owners Committee (OC)
- 5.13 Gross Floor Area (GFA) and Saleable Area (SA)
- 5.14 Occupation Permit
- 5.15 Changes in Use of a Property
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- 8.1 Vicarious Liability
- 8.2 Data Protection
- 8.3 Key Aspects of Proper Supervision and Management
- 8.4 Regulation of Employment
- 8.5 Management of Property Information
- 8.6 Handling Of Complaints and Disputes By Estate Agencies
- 8.7 Ensuring Compliance By Estate Agencies
- 8.8 Companies Ordinance (CO)
- 8.9 Partnership Ordinance (PO)
- 8.10 Employment Ordinance (EO)
- 8.11 Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO)
- 8.12 Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO)
- 8.13 Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (FSDO)
- 8.14 Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO)
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- Practice Circulars 1999
- Practice Circulars 2000
- Practice Circulars 2001
- Practice Circulars 2002
- Practice Circulars 2003
- Practice Circulars 2004
- Practice Circulars 2005
- Practice Circulars 2006
- Practice Circulars 2007
- Practice Circulars 2008
- Practice Circulars 2009
- Practice Circulars 2010
- Practice Circulars 2012
- Practice Circulars 2013
- Practice Circulars 2014
- Practice Circulars 2015
- Practice Circulars 2016
- Practice Circulars 2017
- Practice Circulars 2018
- Practice Circulars 2022
- Practice Circulars 2023
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- What to Memorize of Part 1
- What to Memorize of Part 2
- What to Memorize of Part 3
- What to Memorize of Part 4
- What to Memorize of Part 5
- What to Memorize of Part 6
- What to Memorize of Part 7
- What to Memorize of Part 8
- How To Master The Land Search
- What to Memorize of the 2023 Practice Circulars
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- E-Quiz June 2024
- E-Quiz April 2024
- E-Quiz February 2024
- E-Quiz December 2023
- E-Quiz October 2023
- E-Quiz April 2023
- Case Study August 2024
- Case Study August 2023
- Case Study June 2023
- Mock Exam - Sample Questions
- Mock Exam - Sample Questions With Detailed Explanations
- ☝️ Final Pointers For The Exam
FAQ
Q: Do I need prior real estate knowledge for this course?
No prior experience is required! This course covers everything you need to know for the exam from start to finish.
Q: How long do I have access to the course?
You can choose between 1-week, 1-month, or 3-month access packages based on your study needs.
Q: How often is the course updated?
The course is updated regularly (at least every quarter) to reflect changes in the EAA Handbook, Practice Circulars, or any other updates.
Q: Can I access the course on mobile devices?
Yes, you can access it on any device with an internet connection.
Q: Are there any live sessions or instructor support?
The course is fully self-study.
Q: Are you affiliated with PEAK?
No, this course is completely independent of Peak Education Academy (PEAK) with no affiliation.
Q: Does PEAK sell practice materials?
No, PEAK does not offer exam papers, mock exams, real questions, or practice tests in any format.
Q: What do SQE and EAQE stand for?
SQE is the Sales Qualifying Examination, giving you a salesperson license to work for an estate agency. EAQE is the Estate Agent Qualifying Examination, which allows you to work as an estate agent or start your own agency.
Q: Where can I sign up for the SQE or EAQE exams?
You can register directly on the PEAK website here.
Q: What's the difference in difficulty between the SQE and EAQE?
EAQE is harder because it includes two extra chapters from the EAA Handbook (Parts 6 and 8). Its questions and case study (like land search) are also more complex.
Q: Can this course be used for both exams?
Yes! For SQE, you can skip Parts 6 and 8 of the EAA Handbook. All other materials apply to both exams, with clear guidance on which sections are EAQE-specific.
Q: How long does it take to complete the course?
The course takes about 30-40 hours, saving you at least 50% of study time compared to finding and organizing the materials on your own.
Q: The curriculum looks like a lot—how do I manage it?
While the content may seem overwhelming, we've broken it down into bite-sized lessons. If you prefer to study on your own, the source materials are available but are more lengthy, harder to digest, and lack summaries or guidance on key topics.
Q: How is the exam structured?
The exam has two parts: Part 1 is a multiple-choice quiz, and Part 2 is a case study (e.g., interpreting land search records). You need at least 60% in both parts to pass.
Q: What materials should I study?
The key components are the Code of Ethics, Practice Circulars, and the EAA Handbook. The quiz tests your knowledge, and the case study assesses your ability to apply it.
Q: Why is the exam difficult?
The study materials are extensive and complex, the language is challenging, and the questions are tricky, often combining multiple facts in one. This course addresses these pain points by simplifying the content and focusing on what's most important.
Q: How was this course created?
I made this course based on my own experience taking both the SQE and EAQE exams, aiming to make preparation easier and more efficient for others.
Q: Have more questions?
Feel free to email me at [email protected], and I'll be happy to assist.