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SQESalespersons Qualifying Examination✓EAQEEstate Agents Qualifying ExaminationA current land search shows that the vendor, Mr Choi, became the registered owner 22 months ago. Before arranging a provisional agreement, what further search does EAA guidance expect the licensee to make?
Answer: A historical and current land search. Why not the others: - Owners' corporation records: These do not reveal the chain of title. - A rating search only: Rateable value is useful but does not trace the title history. - No further search: EAA guidance expects a historical search where the vendor has owned for less than five years. Rule: A historical and current search traces the title back to the Government lease. If a current search shows the vendor has been registered owner for less than five years, the licensee should also obtain a historical and current search before arranging the agreement. Source: EAA Practice Circular No. 13-01 (CR) on land searches; EAA, A Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice, Part 4; as at Oct 2026
Relying on a current search alone for a recently acquired property.
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