Why the Hong Kong real estate exam is so hard to pass
If youâve opened the official EAA and PEAK source materials, you already know the problem:
- Overwhelming volume â thousands of pages scattered across different sources.
- Dense legal wording â difficult to read and easy to miss key points.
- Not exam-oriented â critical details buried in long explanations.
- Inefficient learning â many spend days just sorting through whatâs relevant.
- No full practice papers â the EAA only releases short quarterly quizzes, with archives going back just three past e-quizzes. They donât reflect the full scope of the exam.
No wonder so many fail their first attempts.
Here's a smarter way to prepare
This course gives you a structured, exam-ready path to study efficiently and confidently:
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Cut Your Study Time in Half - Focus only on what matters with clear summaries and proven strategies.
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Precise Wording Preserved - Critical phrasing kept intact for exam-style questions.
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All-in-One Prep Hub - Handbook parts, circulars, quizzes, and updates in one place.
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Effortless Learning - Complex topics broken into digestible lessons.
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Authentic Practice - Rare archived mock exams (no longer public), 9 EAA e-quizzes (2023â2025), and exam-style case studies.
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Created by a Licensed Agent (PhD-Level) - Accurate, structured, and built for exam success.
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Flexible Access - Study anytime on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Everything you need to pass is right here in one place. Take your first step toward a successful real estate career. As Ryan Serhant says, âReady, Set, Go!â
âď¸ What Youâll Learn
This course breaks the material into clear, structured lessons that guide you step by step - so you always know exactly what to focus on.
Youâll gain:
- Clarity on key exam topics with simplified explanations
- Proven strategies to answer questions efficiently
- Hundreds of practice questions & mock tests to reinforce learning
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Confidence on exam day through a guided study flow
Think of this course as your exam success toolkit: designed to help you study smarter, stay motivated, and pass with confidence.
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Whatâs Included
- Essential Summaries (EAA Handbook Parts 1â8): Clear, concise breakdowns for swift review.
- Practice Circulars (1999â2024): Stay up to date with regulatory changes.
- Core Ethics: Master the Code of Ethics essential for professional integrity.
- Smart Study Tools: Dig into study tips, exam tactics, and case study strategies.
- Real Assessments:
- 9 E-Quizzes (2023â2025) from the EAA.
- 2 Archived Mock Exams (once released by PEAK/EAA, now unavailable publicly).
- 3 Case Studies written in real exam style.
- SQE and EAQE Specific Path: For SQE candidates, easily bypass content exclusive to EAQE (Parts 6 & 8 of the Handbook).
đĄ How You'll Learn
In three easy steps:
- Read: Guided walkthroughs of every key topic.
- Memorize: Highlighted points to help you retain what matters most.
- Practice: E-quizzes, case studies, and rare mock exams to simulate the real deal.
Your study plan is laid out clearly - just follow the steps and stay on track.
Disclaimer: This course is independent of both the Estate Agents Authority (EAA) and PEAK (Peak Education Academy), and is not affiliated with either organization. Any PEAK or EAA source materials referenced are or were publicly available and owned by PEAK or the EAA.
Curriculum
This course is organized so you always know exactly what to do next. No guesswork, no jumping around - just a straightforward path to mastering the material. Hereâs whatâs inside:
Step 1: Read
- Concise breakdowns of the EAA Handbook (Parts 1â8)
- Complete summaries of the Practice Circulars (1999â2024, up to date)
- Code of Ethics essentials
đ SQE candidates can skip Parts 6 & 8 of the Handbook
Step 2: Memorize
- âWhat to Memorizeâ guides for every section
- Special focus modules (e.g., Mastering the Land Search)
Step 3: Practice
- 9 Archived E-ďťżQuizzes (all of 2024 + key 2023â2025 sets)
- 3 Case Studies modeled after real exam scenarios
- 2 Rare Mock Exams once released by the EAA
- Final Pointers to sharpen your tactics
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- 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 âSmall Houseâ 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
- Practice Circulars 2024
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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 2025 (Feb)
- E-Quiz 2025 (April)
- E-Quiz 2025 (June)
- E-Quiz 2024 (June)
- E-Quiz 2024 (April)
- E-Quiz 2024 (Feb)
- E-Quiz 2023 (Dec)
- E-Quiz 2023 (Oct)
- E-Quiz 2023 (April)
- Case Study 1 (E-Quiz August 2024)
- Case Study 2 (E-Quiz August 2023)
- Case Study 3 (E-Quiz June 2023)
- Mock Case Study #1
- Mock Case Study #2
- Mock Case Study #3
- Mock Exam 1
- Mock Exam 2
- âď¸ Final Pointers For The Exam
FAQ
Q: How long does it take to complete the course?
On average, about 30 hours, which is at least 50% faster than studying the raw source materials. Lessons focus on what matters most for efficient preparation.
Q: The curriculum looks overwhelming - how do I manage it?
Content is broken into bite-sized lessons with clear summaries and key takeaways, so you can progress step by step without getting lost.
Q: Why is the exam so difficult?
All questions have five answer options, often combining statements like âOnly A and C are trueâ or âC, B and D are true.â In the real exam, sometimes the possible statements may sound logical, but if itâs not in the source materials, it wonât be counted as correct, so knowing details is essential. This is why our course includes a âWhat to Memorizeâ section.
Q: Do I need prior experience or knowledge?
No prior experience is required, this course is designed for anyone preparing for the exam.
Q: How realistic are the practice questions?
Extremely. Youâll get:
- 9 past EAA e-quizzes (2023â2025) in PDF format
- 2 rare archived mock exams in PDF format previously released by PEAK/EAA
- Multiple case studies written in real exam style
This goes far beyond PEAKâs limited 3 E-quizzes archive, giving you the most authentic preparation available.
Q: Are answers and explanations included for practice questions?
Yes, all practice questions, PDFs, and case studies include the correct answers, and some questions also include detailed explanations to help you understand the reasoning.
Q: Which packages are available, and whatâs included?
We offer three packages, which vary by course access duration. All packages include:
- Structured lessons and summaries
- PDF e-quizzes, mock exams, and case studies
- Guidance on âWhat to Memorizeâ for tricky multi-statement questions
Choose the package that fits your study schedule and access needs.
Q: How do I know which package is right for me?
Select based on how long you plan to study and how much access time you need - all packages give full access to lessons, PDFs, and practice materials during the subscription period.
Q: Can I retake quizzes and mock exams?
Yes, all PDF quizzes, mock exams, and case studies can be repeated as often as you like.
Q: How much practice is included in total?
Hundreds of questions in total, covering the majority of likely exam questions.
Q: How often is the course updated?
Lessons and materials are regularly updated, including Practice Circulars from 1999 to date (2024), ensuring your prep reflects all relevant regulations and trends.
Q: Is the course aligned with the latest exam format?
Yes, the course is designed to provide the most exam-focused preparation possible, reflecting current SQE and EAQE exam structures and tricky question formats.
Q: Can I study at my own pace?
Yes, the course is fully online and mobile-friendly, so you can study anytime, anywhere.
Q: Is the course suitable for busy professionals?
Absolutely, lessons are bite-sized, letting you study around work or other commitments.
Q: How is progress tracked?
You can track completed lessons, quizzes, and case studies to monitor your progress.
Q: Can I review material after my access expires?
Access depends on the package you choose. Once the subscription ends, you will no longer have access, so choose a duration that fits your study timeline.
Q: Can I get support if have any questions?
Yes, contact us anytime at [email protected] for guidance or clarification.
Q: What makes this course different from free resources online?
Itâs the only course combining:
- Archived official exams and past e-quizzes in PDF not publicly available anymore
- Exam-style case studies modeled on real questions
- Condensed, structured lessons focused on key topics
- A guided study flow to save time and build confidence
- A âWhat to Memorizeâ section to master all critical details for tricky multi-statement questions
This makes it the most comprehensive and exam-focused preparation available for SQE or EAQE in Hong Kong.