SQE First-hand residential sales (Cap. 621) question: advertisements for first-hand residential properties

EAA SQEFirst-hand residential sales (Cap. 621)

Which of the following statements about advertisements for first-hand residential properties are correct? (i) An advertisement published with the vendor’s consent must state that fact. (ii) An advertisement may give a unit price based on gross floor area if saleable area is also shown. (iii) A printed advertisement with an artist’s impression must carry the statement specified in section 74. (iv) A printed advertisement must state the date on which it is printed.

A (i), (iii) and (iv) only
B (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii) only
D (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

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Answer: A. (i), (iii) and (iv) only

Answer: (i), (iii) and (iv) only. (i) True. Section 71(1); breach carries a fine at level 6 (HK$100,000). (ii) False. An advertisement must not give size or unit price other than by reference to saleable area (section 71(4)); breach carries a fine of HK$500,000. (iii) True. Section 73(7) and section 74 set out the artist’s impression statement. (iv) True. Section 73(6). Rule: Adverts state vendor consent where given, use saleable area only, carry the section 74 statement with any artist’s impression, and (in print) state the printing date, address details and the website address. Source: Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (Cap. 621), sections 71(1), (4)–(6), 73(2), (5)–(7), (12) and 74; as at Oct 2026

Common mistake

Thinking a gross-area figure is acceptable in an advert if the saleable figure sits beside it.

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