EAQE Code of Ethics, Practice Regulation and Practice Circulars question: Code of Ethics

EAA EAQECode of Ethics, Practice Regulation and Practice Circulars

Which of the following conduct by a licensee would breach the Code of Ethics? (i) Not telling a vendor client that the buyer is the licensee's spouse (ii) Publicly saying a rival agency's listings are 'all fake' (iii) Advising a purchaser to seek legal advice on an unusual land search entry (iv) Insulting a rival salesperson in the street while competing for a customer

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

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Answer: B. (i), (ii) and (iv) only

Answer: (i), (ii) and (iv) only. (i) Breach of 3.6.2 (disclosing interests and conflicts). (ii) Breach of 3.7.1 (disparaging another agency). (iii) No breach; it is good practice and due diligence. (iv) Breach of 3.7.2 (bringing the trade into disrepute). Rule: The Code requires disclosure of conflicts and interests, fair dealing with other agencies and conduct that does not discredit the trade. Source: EAA Code of Ethics, paragraphs 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.1 and 3.7.2; as at Oct 2026

Common mistake

Missing that a family relationship with the buyer must be disclosed.

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