The Part I of the Salesperson Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a gateway many candidates have to clear. This guide walks you through the exam format, pass mark, syllabus and the chapters that carry the most questions — then shows you how to practise it daily, build a streak and lock it in.
40 standalone MCQs (80 marks) on estate agency law, the Estate Agents Ordinance and subsidiary legislation, and general practice. Pass needs ≥ 48 marks.
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Who needs this paper?
Individuals who wish to become a licensed estate agency salesperson — the entry-level qualification for front-line property agents working under a licensed estate agent. Those aiming for the higher licence should sit the EAQE.
Format & pass mark
A single 2h30m exam of 50 MCQs in two parts: Part I has 40 standalone questions (80 marks); Part II has 10 case-study questions (20 marks). Offered paper-based or computer-based, in English or Traditional Chinese.
- Questions: 40 MC
- Duration: Part of 2h30m
- Pass mark: 60% in each part
- Language: Bilingual
Syllabus — what to study
The exam mainly covers the following areas:
A suggested 3-week practice plan
- Week 1 — Off the blocks
Read the official syllabus and the core concepts of each area for understanding, not rote memory. Run a daily practice set in Practice mode, read every explanation, and start your streak on day one.
- Week 2 — Hunt your weak spots
Focus your fire on the heaviest-weighted areas, then use Drill mode to re-do only the questions you got wrong — the fastest way to plug gaps. Don't break the streak!
- Week 3 — Race the real thing
Run full timed papers in Mock-exam mode to get used to the Part of 2h30m pace and pressure. Aim to score comfortably above the pass mark before you book — then close it out, first try.
Start practising SQE Part I today
Take a sample drill and give the engine a spin.
Insider tips
Study the EAA “Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice” — the SQE covers Parts 1–5 and Part 7.
Know the Estate Agents Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation thoroughly.
Practise the Part II case studies; applying the law to scenarios is harder than recalling facts.
You must pass BOTH parts separately (48/80 and 12/20), not just reach 60% overall.
Use official sample questions, and consider the computer-based format for faster results.
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