EAQE Estate agency agreements and prescribed forms question: flat through the agency

Answer: D. In the Interests in Property schedule, or in writing once it arises

Answer: In the 'Interests in Property' schedule, or in writing as soon as practicable if it arises later. Why not the others: - Only if asked: Disclosure is mandatory, not on request. - After completion: Too late to protect the client. - Only to the EAA: The duty is to the client. Rule: An agent must disclose any pecuniary or other beneficial interest in the property in the agreement's interests schedule, and disclose any interest arising later in writing as soon as practicable. Form 4 clause 5 covers interests of the Agent's directors, and note (7) says being a member of a company that has an interest in the property counts, whatever the size of the holding (the 10% test in note (6) only defines a substantial shareholder of the Agent). Source: Practice Regulation (Cap. 511C), Form 4, clause 5, Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 notes (6) and (7); Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511), sections 36 and 46(5); as at Oct 2026