SQE Buildings, Government leases and building management question: small house under a Government grant

Answer: C. Whether the grant restricts alienation and whether that restriction has been removed

Answer: Whether the grant restricts alienation and whether the restriction has been lifted, for example on payment of a premium. Why not the others: - An occupation permit: Small houses are usually exempted and have a certificate of exemption, not an occupation permit; and this does not address alienation. - Town Planning Board approval of the sale: The Board deals with land use, not sales. - Only rates paid: Rates do not affect whether the house may be sold. Rule: Small house grants usually contain restrictions on alienation, which may need removal (often on payment of a premium) before sale. Licensees should check the grant and any modification, consent or waiver letters, which should be registered in the Land Registry. Source: Lands Department Small House Policy; EAA, A Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice, Part 5; as at Oct 2026